[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] loki83362:
Here i will Explain you how to Root Sony Xperia Z3 D6653

PRE-REQUISITES AND REQUIREMENTS

1. BACKUP YOUR ANDROID DATA

Backup your Data through built in app Backup & Restore or by any other Tools available in Playstore like

a.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.idea.backup.smscontacts&hl=en

(Super Backup)

b.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup&hl=en

( Titanium Backup)

2.INSTALL SONY XPERIA Z3 DRIVERS

You need these drivers to connect your device with the computer to follow this guide. Without these USB drivers you can’t connect your device to the PC, first download and install these drivers on your system.

http://www.tothemobile.com/download-android-usb-drivers

3. ENABLE USB DEBUGGING MODE

You need to enable USB debugging mode. Without enabling USB debugging mode on your device you can’t start the root or Unlock process.

a. Go to your Phone Settings > About option.

b. From here you can see the Build number of your device. From here Tap “Build number” seven (7) times continuously and after that your Developer options

under Settings are back.

c. Go back to setting and now you can see the new “Developer Option” here. Tap on Developer Option and check USB debugging > ok

Then

a. GO to the Phone the Settings.

b. Tap on “Developer options”.

c. Check the option: “USB debugging”.

d. Check the allow mock location or select mock location app

e. check install from unknown sources

4. Battery

If your device switched off during this process, it could damage or brick the device. Make sure that your Android battery is full charge or near about 55-70% battery level.

BEFORE GOING TO ROOT YOUR MOBILE YOU HAVE TO UNLOCK THE BOOT LOADER

5. UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER

a. Download the Fastboot Drivers from below link

http://d-h.st/ibd

( Copy Paste in browser and download )

b. Get the IMEI code for your device: By typing *#06# in phone dialer to find it out, note only the digits or you can get it from About Phone -> Status -> IMEI

c. In your device, open the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu.

Tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No,

or if the status is missing, your device cannot be unlocked. then you have to backup your TA Partion and continue.

d.

http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php

Download this tool and install .......

1. Install Flashboot and Fastboot drivers of Flashtool (setup file will be on C:\Flashtool\drivers or similar place).

2. Turn on your phone, and connect with usb debugging on.

3. Go to Plugins-> Bootloader Unlock option, start it.

4. Now it will ask to disconnect your phone and reboot in FLASHMODE. ( By Pressing Volume Up and connect the usb cable)

5. it reboot your phone in FASTBOOT mode.

6. It will show a window with your IMEI number in system, insert your unlock key and click "unlock".

To get Your Unlock Code

a. Visit the

http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/unlock/step1

and read everything! Now Click on “Yes, I’m sure” button.

b. Now form the next page clock on the “I accept” button to confirm that you accept the legal terms mentioned on the page.

c. On the next page you will see a form in which you have to mention the details like Your Name, Your device IMEI code and the email address.

d. Fill the form and give correct email id .... because it will send you the link for getting the unlock code.

e. Create unlock boot loader key request

f. You should now receive your unique unlock key via Email. Save this key safely, you need this file in next steps.

g. Enter that key in windows which the Window showed in 6 th point in system from flash tool.

Hit enter once you’ve put your unique bootloader unlock key in place.

You’re device should now be bootloader unlocked.

INSTALL TWRP ON SONY XPERIA Z3 (D6653)

1. Once the bootloader is unlocked. Download the recovery file here and save it on your desktop

http://d-h.st/5EA

2. Download the Fastboot file for your phone here and extract the folder on your desktop.

http://www.mediafire.com/file/yfms6s1j85cae8t/adb-and-fastboot-files.zip

3. Now copy/paste the bootZ3monxtest01.img file to the Fastboot adb folder. (Dont Rename the Recovery)

4. Now press Shift key + Right click on any empty white space inside the folder, and select “Open command window here”. Now you will see the command prompt

window on your desktop.

5. After this Boot your Xperia Z3 into Fastboot Mode. To do this Press and hold the Volume Up button, Connect to your PC using a USB Cable while holding down the Volume Up button on your Xperia Z3.

6. Once your device is in fasboot mode. Enter the following command on command prompt window

fastboot Devices

7. If the command prompt window shows some digits and alphabets, then your device has successfully connected to Fastboot. If now then install the Android USB drivers again and restart the process

8. Now type the following command:

fastboot flash boot bootZ3monxtest01.img

9. Now the flashing process will start on your phone, wait for some time it will take little/some time.

10. Once done, issue the following command to reboot your phone

fastboot reboot

THAT's IT you have installed the TWRP Recovery in your Mobile.

ROOTING XPERIA Z3 (D6653)

1. To get started you have to install the TWRP recovery on your Z3. Check out the instructions here.

2. Download the SuperSu Zip here.

https://download.chainfire.eu/1013/SuperSU/SR4-SuperSU-v2.78-SR4-20161115184928.zip

3. Now copy the Zip file on your phone SD card.

4. Boot your Z3 in recovery mode. To do this Switch off your Xperia Z3 first, Switch it back on and the time when you see your phone’s LED notification light turn

Pink! (or any other color) — start pressing either the Volume UP or Volume Down key a couple of times to make your phone boot into recovery mode.

5. Once your phone in recovery mode, Tap on Install » browse to the location where you saved the supersu zip files and tap on it.

6. Now at the bottom of the screen, do a swipe on the Swipe to confirm flash option to begin flashing.

7. This will start the flashing process on your phone and take some time to finish.

8. Go back to the main menu of recovery and tap on Reboot » then, tap on System to reboot your phone.

That’s ALL!. Now your Sony Xperia Z3 is rooted. Now you can Install any Custom ROM to your Model.

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