yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] lilloscar:
Thanks to this and you, now I have recovered the DRM's and great functions again like a supposed to work camera (auto focus good photos, no super heat lagging on photo&videos), screen colors... and maybe others that I ignore...

I am root flashing SuperSU and have working root apps and Xposed, in this app with the restriction of only using Greenify and Xposed Torch as safe modules till now, because I get stuck on the boot screen using other modules, I solved this problem of not boot device in the following steps:

-Power off the device by pressing VolUp+ and PowerButton, doing this vibrate 3 times and power off.

-Power on the device by presing PowerButton and then vibrate as always one time, immediately keep pressing PowerButton for about 10 seconds, in this lapse phone will have a serial of vibrations, then the phone starts normally but with the Xposed app disabled... I didn't know what I really made but this worked for me.

This post are being reporting Working Xposed Modules on MM :cool:
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] endemania:
can I flash it with locked bootloader? or I must unlocked bootloader first?
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] pikeylfc:
Thanks alot. Works great
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] diemadedrei:
Bootloader must be unlocked.
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] tatomolina11:
Can someone give me a link to a kernel to root the Z3+ dual I want to try out this recovery
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] endemania:
Confirm working on Z3+ Dual E6533

You can download rootable kernel for E6533 on this thread (choose sxz3plus_ivy_dsds_MM_Rootable_Permissive_boot.img)

Then flash twrp2.img from this thread, flash supersu 2.66 and finally flash drmrestore.zip
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] MotexT:
You can use credits links - they are all click able ;)
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] Sithu Htun:
Could you please show me the link to restore DRM for Z3+. Please.
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] MotexT:
Here is it ;) Cheers!
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] [NUMINIT]:
A mod that works flawlessly. On the Z3+. How about that.

I salute you, dev.
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] tatomolina11:
Does it work permanently? I flashed one in hotboot using flashtool but it is not working I need to use flashtool every time I want to access twrp BTW I have a Z3+ Dual can someone help and can tell me if this works permanently?
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] diemadedrei:
As the name hotboot suggests, it works only that one time. Follow the instructions in the first post to flash it.
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] tatomolina11:
Thanks, it is working as expected!:)
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] EnemyBreaker:
Hey there!!,

I've done all these steps and for some reason when I boot up my device it dosent show an orange or a yellow LED to get into the recovery mode since I've updated it into marshmallow.

I hope you help me out whit this and thanks :)

Btw my device is Xperia z3+ dual E6533
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] diemadedrei:
MotexT asked me to post this to his thread:

Hello. Unfortunately, my laptop was destroyed (thx to my little sister), also two days ago someone has stolen my phone - not the best days in my life. Right now I'm working to earn some money and buy new laptop, and ASAP a new phone (will be Z4 or Z5). Stay tuned, anyways. As you can see, I have not responding for a while, actually because I've lost all, sorry for delay.
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] cenkirpal:
Mount system

I've flash the recovery and root the phone, but my system is still unmounted, where is my mistake ?

Hope there is any answer
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] alvibdn:
Hello sir,

Please can help how to root E6533 dual detail. Try to flashtool fastboot mode (sxz3plus_ivy_dsds_MM_Rootable_Permissive_boot.img)

Than twrp2.img file.

After how to install super su zip

Than another file how it possible

Please sir help me

After I am very happy to

Please sir wetting for mail or comments
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] njaya95:
I have a problem my phone is stuck at the sony screen and nothing happens, how to boot??
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] MotexT:
You know, I'm not super human to predict what you've done with your phone. Describe which kernel/ROM you use, if BL is Unlocked/Locked and your actions step-by-step
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] njaya95:
Thanks a lot i redid everything and my soft bricked device is now awesome!!!

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I'm sorry i actually flashed a wrong recovery i assume, but now i did what endemania told here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=66072790#post66072790 and everything is fine. Thanks for the working recovery.

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Is it okay to install a OTA after flashing the recovery and then the SuperSU??? Cause my phone downloaded an OTA of 108 MB and asking to install it!!!

I'm confused.
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] MotexT:
Don't install it! I suppose you have .185 version of ROM, right? If so, download a new kernel with included recovery. Otherwise you risk of locking your bootloader forever (check [MENTION=3987687]moonbutt[/MENTION]75's thread in General section, about Potential Bootloader Encryption). I'm gonna give u you a proper kernel later, just wait a bit, I'm busy now.
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] njaya95:
Yes I'm having .185 version of rom, with custom kernel of poison_ivy, right now. Waiting for your new kernel.
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] MotexT:
So use this kernel instead. It has included recovery and DRM patch inside. It works for Ivy(Z3+/E6553) also, so don't worry about Z5 thread.
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] MotexT:
Good news for all - recovery was updated to newest version along with new kernel, which FINALLY supports booting from FOTA (yeah, before it was a mess - even this recovery you used from regular recovery partition, which will be untouched until kernel reflashing). Tomorrow will introduce new guide and links.

MotexT
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] [NUMINIT]:
[MENTION=6004616]MotexT[/MENTION], ever think about adding your port to the list of official TWRP builds? I can't see it there, but it deserves to be there.
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] MotexT:
Should be a good idea, but actually it's not clean build for Ivy, but port from Sumire . Still working on newest version which will work as FOTA, kernel is ready for now to support it.
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] MotexT:
Otherwise use kernel from my Drive folder with recovery from this thread (as FOTAKernel)
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] cenkirpal:
How about ric disabled, I still have no access with mount system and write to sd card
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] MotexT:
Looks like u don't have root, cause RIC/DM-Verity is disabled at all.
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] pauljnar:
how to find the comman line boss

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Where can I find the fastboot folder and the command line.. ? Help please

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Any known patch or fix with this kind of problem..IM stuck with this already for about a month.. I gives me headache...USB OTG function I Really need it too much. Please help
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] MotexT:
Look at credits - all links there are clickable, so locate Fastboot and download it. If it's not for you, you either can do it by Terminal Emulator directly on your phone, aka "on-the-fly". If you want to flash kernel, use: "dd if=/sdcard/"name if your kernel".img of=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/boot". All operations in Terminal must be done without " ". Feel free to ask questions.

MotexT
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] MotexT:
For me OTG works as expected on stock MM (.185 build). Check USB Connectivity in Device Connection [Settings].
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] pauljnar:
Sir MOtex..

But I am not still rooted..I cant access su.. Im stuck with your first step...

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On marshmallow update no USB detected , Finished doing also on USB connectivity. No Luck... I think .xml file is missing
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] MotexT:
Did you unlock your Bootloader first? If you did - flash kernel from my Drive folder via Flashtool first, then flash latest Systemless SU zip file via included recovery (in that kernel you have included TWRP, just press Vol+ button after yellow led on Sony logo).
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] pauljnar:
Sir MOtext

I found already the Fastboot but when I about to do the procedure the cmd only says waiting for device...

Sir, how to do the unlock bootloader???
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] sanverkapur:
Hi [MENTION=6004616]MotexT[/MENTION]

Whats the difference in flashing to recovery partition or flashing to FOTAKernel partition?

Also the Kernel that you have linked in your post, i'm assuming its Rootable, SELinux Permissive, Verity/RIC disabled.

Sorry if the answers to my questions are obvious. Just want to be sure with what im doing to my phone.
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] MotexT:
Yep, it's rootable, RIC/DM-Verity killed, SELinux Permissive, with integrated recovery inside. And about FOTA - in two words, it's "eternal" recovery. It will still with you when you change ROMs, until you reflashed FOTA partition (usually by full reflashed of ROM via Flashtool, but you can exclude FOTA from flashing).
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] MotexT:
To enter Fastboot you need to hold Vol+ and then connect to PC via USB. The blue led will appear. And to unlock your bootloader follow already existing guides.
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] cenkirpal:
I have root access, but i still cant save file to sd card
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] [NUMINIT]:
Off topic, but the best way to use USB I've found is to add "detect USB device" to your quick settings. Plug in and tap it, worked for me even when I otherwise had OTG troubles on Lolli.
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] pauljnar:
Help..How to go recovery???

how to go recovery>> there is no led indicator that you are telling orange or yellow...???it is just booting as normal...

thanks.. any help will be appreciated
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] pauljnar:
same here
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] MotexT:
Just flash latest compatible kernel - that's happening due to kernel incompatibility with custom recovery. Flash kernel first, then recovery
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] sinuhedl:
Kernel upgrade

MotexT

My E6553 single sim,

*is upgraded to 32.1.*1.185

* then i installed this kernel " sxz3plus_ivy_MM_Rootable_Permissive_boot.img" wich is 32..*.163 vía adb fastboot..

* then flashed twrp1.img

So

i wonder if i can install your kernet boot_ivy.img the same way,

*if this is a *.185 kernel and

*if this has the fota recovery already included because the first post update is a bit confusing about it do l have to re flash twrp1.img or not ?

Thanks is advance
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] MotexT:
Yep, just flash new kernel like old one, either by Terminal Emulator, or Flashtool, or Fastboot - there are a lot of ways to install it. And about FOTA - a lot of guys provided feedback that for now FOTA TWRP has some troubles with internal storage, so just install kernel from my folder without any additional stuff - it has included newest TWRP, so don't care about it for now. Working on FOTA now
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] cenkirpal:
Any solution for normal apps can not write on sd card ?
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] MotexT:
There is a patch somewhere on XDA. Oh wait, I have it :P
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] lilloscar:
Installed on FOTAKernel partition OK, does you recommend me any stable or fully working ROM for the E6533 dual vers?

Thanks bro.
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] cenkirpal:
Great,

but i still have a problem that i have unable to create a file in a system partition

Every i refresh the explorer after create a file, the file i've create was gone

i use x-plore
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] sinuhedl:
Great! I done it and everything is OK Thanks!!
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] Jocelyn:
Hi, just had a quick question about this method. I just picked up a Z3+, and while I'm pretty familiar with recoveries, kernels, and root methods of other barnds, I'm pretty clueless with Sony stuff. Anyway, if I install this TWRP and kernel, can I still flash 5.x roms on my phone or would I be limited to 6.x?? Thanks in advance!

lol nvmnd, I'm an idiot...
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] Oveana:
I have focus problem.

E6533, .185

unlocked bootloader--->flashed rootable kernel(from thread)--->TWRP(from this thread)--->root--->flashed drm(from a reply from this thread)

After all those steps bootloader is now locked. Everything works fine except rear camera focus.
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] MotexT:
Don't relock your bootloader, keep it unlocked!
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] MotexT:
Give it SU permissions and if it's either not working for you - try to use another file explorer, like Es File Explorer or Solid File Explorer
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] MotexT:
For now we are performing some test of CM builds, but it's not stable at all, and it's single sim version. Wait a bit - dsds will be available ASAP
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] mysonyz3:
HI, after i flash this recovery img by "QuickIMG", once i turn on my phone, it only can goes go the recovery without pressing any key. It can not goes to the android desktop now. Please advise what should i do in this case.
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] MotexT:
Don't use QuickIMG... Oh, guys, I created guide for you all in OP, can you, please, READ IT FIRST? You have two methods - via Fastboot or via Terminal Emulator. Use them, please.
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] Oveana:
I didn't lock it myself. I don't know what has gone
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] MotexT:
Make a screenshot of your BL status and tell me if you have MyXperia enabled.
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] wltlks:
I could not find the fastboot file in your drive and i only want to root the system so do I need to flash kernel? or only need to flash twrp and install zip of supersu
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] vishalgupta.vns:
somebody tell me what is simple process to root xperia e6533 i just need rooted xperia e6533 and where to get the working twrp and kustom kernal to flash on it.............some links r not working here like "sxz3plus_ivy_dsds_MM_Rootable_Permissive_boot.img" this one.
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] :
All Download Links are working here.
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] MotexT:
Never. Quote. OP. Damn, never! NEVER!!! And yeah, everything is working here, just learn yourself to read.
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] vishalgupta.vns:
then where is the file?.......just click on the link given on there u will know....

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then click on the link given like "sxz3plus_ivy_dsds_MM_Rootable_Permissive_boot.img" then tell me
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] MotexT:
Just try to read OP carefully. Everything what is underlined is clickable, so read guides - there are a lot of links, even for Sony and Google sites
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] creepyvillager:
drmrestore not working on my Z3+ dual. Please help.
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] MotexT:
Reflash the kernel or flash drm fix again. Sincerely, your MotexT
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] :
For those lazy guys like you... https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B2_3u92UouM7Z21MRmtxLXBZejg&tid=0B2_3u92UouM7dVpaQzNaSWJ6SzA

choose the kernel for your device boot_ivy.img for Single Sim (E6553) or boot_ivy_dsds.img for Dual Sim (E6533) actually there is no file called "sxz3plus_ivy_dsds_MM_Rootable_Permissive_boot.img" but if you read just the few sentences in the OP you would know what to do. Please do a brick now ;)
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] Oveana:
I'm receiving a new 6.0.1 update. And I rooted the device with provided stuff in this thread. Can I update?
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] vishalgupta.vns:
Worked.......hurrey.....thanks a lot n lot

Device rooted and recovery flashed successfully but now what is fota kernalwhich is showing in recovery...what to do with it
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] :
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=what+is+a+fota+kernel?
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] pauljnar@gmail.com:
After update of 6.0.1 we cannot root back nor install twrp recovery. Any help with this???
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] njaya95:
Does the ivy-dsds kernel work with .244 firmware
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] SugnaB:
Where do i find the latest kernel?

I stilll can't see not orange/yellow LED

Also, su is an unknown command on terminal emulator. I already flashed the 2 img's but still nothing happens.
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] pauljnar:
MM 6.0.1 update .

for those who are having difficulty rooting the new fw update MM 6.0.1..

use this thread -> http://xdaforums.com/xperia-z4/development/kernel-ric-disable-twrp-root-dm-verity-t3393219

credits for the author...

do it at your own risk.. I tried it and perfectly works to my mobile with BL unlock.

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[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] Farnan:
help post

Plz upload the Root & Recovery system step by step of Xperia Z3 plus E6553 single SIM version running on Marshmallow 6.0.1 build number 32.2.A.0.224

I am badly need this

Plz Plz Plz anyone help me... :( :( :(
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] ferrufino:
Im unable to boot my phone after flash boot_ivy.img help!!

E6653, UB, stock 5.0.2
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] PauljhonyZ3plus:
TWRP this does not work in the lollipop !can someone send me a TWRP that works in lollipop
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] challtsham:
I was installing to /recovery partition , follow instruction , blue LED light already appear, but it stuck on < waiting for device > for a long time

Android MM E6533
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] MotexT:
Check your fastboot drivers. Also I recommend to use patched stock kernels with included TWRP - mine is deprecated now, no time and res to keep it up to date.
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] challtsham:
I will try that :D
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] rudson camarda:
video de explicação para como e realizado a instalação da trwp no z3+ e6533

olá membros caso não seja,inconveniente alguém poderia realizar um video de como mostrar o desbloqueio e a instalação do trwp no sony z3+ e6533,pois não estou conseguindo

desde de ja agradeço

alguem poder me ajudar segue email

rudsoncamarda1307@gmail.com
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] SultanRaad:
Please Help!!!

Hi!

for two days and two nights Im banging my head to a wall :confused:

I bought a brand new Xperia Z3+(E6533) Dual sim phone. I want to root it. I installed flashtool latest version, adb, android studio, google drivers, pc suit etc. I also downloaded the latest Marshmallow 32.2.A.0.253/R9C and flashed it through flashtool. before that I unlocked the bootloader just fine. but no matter what I do I cant get root. I was good to play with my Xperia ArcS and knew everything about it. after that I did not rooted for three years as phones were really fast. but now I want to root my phone. and Im slow now in understanding new things. can you please please guide me step by step or give me a link so I can follow?

In arcS I used to fastboot kernal then go to that kernal and select ROM file to install. I dont understand the complications now. please advise like you teach ABCD to kids. step by step in easy way. I cant find any guide on google. :crying:

I dont own a computer so I borrowed a laptop from my friend and gotta return it soon. right now I got 32.2.A.0.253/R9C installed. when I flashmode via flashtool I dont know what to select or not. it install its own generic kernal. if I install your kernal then mobile goes into the loop of restarting after crazy screen after sony.

Thankyou

nabeelureshi@gmail.com
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] AhmedHussam:
i want twrp to work on xperia z3+ dual e6533 lollipop 28.0.A.8.272
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] danishsaleem.pk:
i have rooted e6553. I Flashed Recovery according to given method. But I cant boot into recovery and there is no Yellow/orange light at sony logo and my cell boot into normal system. any help?
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] Tingordz:
Install twrp recovery via fastboot. Once done, flash superSU via twrp

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What method? You may try flashing twrp thru fastboot
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] BabyGlass:
May I know whether the kernel (ivy) that is in your drive compatible with 32.A.0.253? or does it not matter ?
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] toooby:
MotexT, thanks for the great work on the recovery! :) Using it quit some time now with great pleasure. Just one question. Is it possible to install the FOTA recovery with a custom kernel like Zach's kernel? Of can I just use your kernel on the latest marshmellow build?
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] MurcielagoNZ:
help...E6533 new flashed firmware, no root, bootloader unlocked, flashed the twrp2.img via fastboot, but no led during power on...
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] DiscMan55:
There is a lot of confusion about TWRP on this phone but only recently I am starting to understand.

Look, the correct normal way to boot TWRP from a recovery partition on Sony Kitakami series (Z3+, Z5, Z5P ... etc.) is power off phone completely. Then hold volume down and power and keep them pressed until you see the Sony logo and then leave power button but keep vol down pressed until you see purple LED on Sony logo. (Yes, there will be no LED at first on Sony logo, but keep the volume down pressed and it will suddenly light up purple).

The LED will turn purple and TWRP will boot. For this to work, you must flash TWRP to recovery partition using fastboot. Use the latest file in Google Drive (FOTA_twrp.img) from 3.0.2-0 [Latest] folder.

--

The LED orange appearance on sony logo behavior (without having pressed any extra buttons during power on) is a special custom behavior made by the custom kernel posted by the OP, but don't use it because that kernel is now very outdated and full of security bugs. That behavior just gives a more easy way to enter the recovery by pressing Volume Up (if you flashed to recovery) or Volume Down (if you flashed to FOTAKernel) on orange LED appearance on Sony logo. You don't need a custom kernel just for that! Just use the normal method and you will enter TWRP.

Hope that helps you.
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] MurcielagoNZ:
help again...QAQ

At first thanks for your reply. I successful lunch into TWRP but failed back into system...

Things I did this time:

1. (after last failure) Re-flash firmware via Flashtool, firmware is E6533_32.2.A.0.305_1295-0389_R10C.ftf (for Hongkong);

2. Power on and conform system is good to use;

3. Reboot into fastboot and flash FOTA_twrp.img;

4. Reboot into system and phone is still good;

5. Reboot into TWRP, when asked if use read-only mode, choose read-only, click reboot - system, still can access system;

6. Try to flash xposed-v87-sdk23-arm64.zip, reboot, stuck at the Sony logo...

Things I did last time:

flash FOTA_twrp.img;

1. Reboot into fastboot and flash FOTA_twrp.img;

2. Reboot into TWRP, when asked if use read-only mode, choose read and write, click reboot - system, stuck at the Sony logo...nothing did before reboot.

And, re-flash firmware can make my phone alive again but I'll lost all the data and TWRP also. So I'm here to ask your help again...
[Xperia Z4/Z3+ Android Development] DiscMan55:
Use magisk and magisk version of xposed. Normal one will not work because it modified /system and stock kernel will refuse to boot modified system