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[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] okok2000:
Can't get Miracast / screen mirroring / screencast to work. The menu with 3 dots is missing where I can enable "wireless display".

Someone have a fix for that?
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] Pfrinz:
Didnt find one yet, but would be interested as well :)

Using a HDMI cable works fine for me though...
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] petefoth:
New LineageOS for microG builds available:

z3tcw `lineage-18.1-20231011-4microg-UNOFFICIAL-z3tcw.zip`

z3tc `lineage-18.1-20231011-4microg-UNOFFICIAL-z3tc.zip`
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] lunaboy73:
Thanks, I installed that one on my SGP611, works fine, except for the GPS and I also noticed that the screen rotation does not work, even when activated. Any idea how to fix that?
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] petefoth:
The GPS is a known problem - no ideas how to fix it.

Confirmed the screen rotation is not working. It was working in earlier versions. . I'll try and workout when it stopped working and see what changed. It'll probably need a new build to fix it

LATER:

Rotation is working in all the previous builds (of IodéOS and los4microg). Nothing has changed in the sources that I can see. so this is probably a problem with a 'dirty` source tree when I made the builds. I'll start a new, clean build and see if that fixes it
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] petefoth:
New versions, with working screen rotation (for z3tcw at least) available from sourceforge

https://sourceforge.net/projects/pf-custom-roms/files/z3tc/

I will try to upload them to AndroidFileHost too, but it has not been playing the game recently
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] lunaboy73:
Thanks so much Pete. Will flash that soon.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] Ermann123:
Anyone ALSO experiencing the following: ?

Upgrading to Magisk v26.3 results in bootloops, no wether which rom version (evilgod, petetooth, /e/)

Any workaround?
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] petefoth:
Sorry - I can't help. I've never used Magisk
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] Nightsax:
@pe

Hi, I am currently using latest build from page 1 of this thread (with OrangeFox recovery) on SGP611 WIFI, I would very much like to test you ROM, do you think I can dirty flash ?
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] petefoth:
I think it should be OK, but I would take a backup first just in case.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] petefoth:
There are also working IodeOS builds for these devices in that directory, built from @evil-god's code.

Dirty flashing Iodé over plain Lineage or los4microg, or vice-versa, will not work: you need to format data partitions
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] Nightsax:
Thanks I managed to install Lineage 18.1 4microg (20231022) and can confirm screen rotation is working. I did have to fully format partition before install.

As usual, I also had to remove lines from the updater script before being able to install the ROM. I wonder why we have to do this each time, wouldn't it be possible to get a ROM file with a correct script from the start ?
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] petefoth:
Sorry - what updater script? How are you flashing the ROM?
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] exis_tenz:
I am using the last /e/OS version by Pete and I can confirm this (I think I did mention it before). But since my /e/ Version will not get further updates I just switched off Magisk updates. Version 26.1 is working fine. After the bootloop I just reinstalled (dirty flashed) Pete's rom and in recovery just flashed my data and was all set again.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] Nightsax:
As described in post #227 (page 12), in the updater-script located in META-INF/com/google/android, I need to "delete everything above the line beginning with ui_print and then save and repack the zip file" whenever I want to install or update ROM file, otherwise I get an error message and abort.

I am using Orangefox recovery on SGP611 tablet.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] petefoth:
I use the Pitchblack Recovery Project, pbrp for SGP611, linked to in the second post in this thread

It just works, and I can install the ROMs I build without having to change anything. Maybe give it a try instead of OrangeFox?

I just build from @evil-god 's sources, and the ROM file installs with no problems.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] Max8719:
I also tested petefoths build with microg now and I have to say it works great so far.

The only downside is, that the sound bug, where volume gets very quite for some seconds and gets loud then again, is back. This bug also occured in evil-gods builds before, but was actually fixed some time ago. 🤷‍♂️

Thank you for sharing your builds and I hope for more and regularly updates. :)
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] corb06:
Installed the update but now I get Playstore keeps closing. Any ideas?

Never mind, did a factory reset and now Play Store works.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] Jems_:
Is the GPS working with your latest build ? Btw thank you for keeping the work in progress !
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] petefoth:
Sorry - no.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] kos25k:
hello.did someone manage to install magisk on latest iode or los for microG build?

*it's ok i did it.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] Ermann123:
How you did?
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] kos25k:
it's very weird.Rooting this tablet every time it's pain in the @ss.What i did: I flashed magisk 26.1 and got bootloop.Then i reflashed pitch black (cause it always being vanished) dirty flashed again the rom and finally booted.Then i flashed the pinned old magisk from the OP.Tablet booted,i installed magisk 26.1 apk (or app was there,idr) and from there i updated both app and magisk to latest 26.3.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] F1$H:
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[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] F1$H:
I found CricriTheLord's post and it was very helpful. Got pbrp to run finally.

Can't transfer the files using MTP or SD card.

When plugging the cable I can hear that the connection was recognized, but nothing shows.

I was able to copy Lineage.zip using "adb sideload" but installation failed.

Please help :(

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using FAT32 16GB SD card I was able to view sdcard1 in pbrp

but when I install it I get this error:

E3004: This package is for device: z3tc: this device is scorpion_windy.E:unknown command
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] exis_tenz:
Without reading backwards, and just done thought: you are on Android 4.4.4 - I'm almost 100% sure you first need to update to the latest official 6.0 (search your version) and only from there you are our top update to android 11
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] F1$H:
Thanks for the reply. I was able to run CM12.1 on the same setting without changing anything, but not Lineage.

As soon as I flash Lineage boot.img kernel I lose access to recovery and can't install it again.

I was trying Lineage18.1 20230424

Now I will try Lineage18.1 20230630 hopefully it'll work.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] F1$H:
I tried flashing Lineage's boot.img, and I also tried flashing Lineage's recovery.img.

I tried two different builds 20230424 and 20230630 same result:

The tablet vibrates and shuts down.

I'm back on CM12.1-scorpion.

I can see other members were successful. I'm out of ideas. What am I missing?
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] petefoth:
That looks like you are trying to install a build for the WiFi-only model on an LTE model device. What is your device, and what is the file you are trying to install?
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] F1$H:
Sony Xperia Flash Tool states that my devices has reached end of support. How can I do that?

Do I actually need to do that when I'm already running CM12.1-scorpion?

SGP621 LTE model

I ran CM12.1-scorpion-

windy

as a test, which is built for the WiFi model SGP611. It ran without issues. I reverted back to CM for LTE version.

I almost tried installing all the files I found in this thread. Only thing that worked is CM12.1.

All goes well and I can flash and run pbrp,

I copied the Lineage ROM to the SD card and tried to install it from sdcard1 but I got this error:

E3004: This package is for device: z3tc: this device is scorpion.E:unknown command [log]

So I need to flash Lineage's boot kernel in order to install LineageOS:

fastboot flash boot boot.img

or

fastboot flash recovery Lineage_recovery.img

Tested individually and both together.

In both cases, it breaks access to both boot and recovery, The device shuts down as soon as it vibrates after startup, no startup Sony logo.

I access fastboot to flash CM12.1 boot.img again to get the device running.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] F1$H:
I just realized that I'm not running the pbrp "Pitch Black Recovery Project". What I'm actually running is CM recovery. Now I need to figure out why. I'll try to flash it as boot.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] F1$H:
I would like to apologize for not realizing that I was not running PBRP recovery. I was actually running CMrecovery. After I saw a video of PBRP interface, I realized that I cannot run PBRP. I checked all three PBRP images in this thread, nothing worked.

fastboot boot pbrp_9.0_z3tcw.img.img
Sending 'boot.img' (14868 KB) OKAY [ 0.458s]
Booting FAILED (remote: 'dtb not found')
Fastboot: error: Command failed

fastboot boot pbrp.img
Sending 'boot.img' (14874 KB) OKAY [ 0.458s]
Booting FAILED (remote: 'dtb not found')
Fastboot: error: Command failed

fastboot boot OF-recovery.img
Sending 'boot.img' (15948 KB) OKAY [ 0.458s]
Booting FAILED (remote: 'dtb not found')
Fastboot: error: Command failed

The following command

fastboot oem device-info

hangs without output.

I can see the device using "fastboot devices" and I can flash both boot and recovery, but no output if I run the "fastboot oem device-info" command.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] F1$H:
I followed these instructions to get my SGP621 back to Sony's stock Android 6.0.1 but it didn't help at all.

I was finally able to boot into PBRP, following @flouli 's instructions to use:

fastboot flash FOTAKernel pbrp_9.0_z3tcw.img

fastboot flash:raw boot boot.img

Still, couldn't flash Lineage because PBRP thinks I have z3tcw (wifi version).

Tried to flash Lineage again using fastboot, but for some reason, I lost access to fastboot :(

Back in PBRP, I flashed Lineage's Recovery using an external SD card and it worked.

Booted Lineage's Recovery and it Installed Lineage OS flawlessly.

I still don't have access to fastboot, but who cares :)

My Z3TC will be running Lineage for the rest of it's life, I say at least 5 more years.

Beautiful thin tablet, excellent battery life, and a snappy OS makes it like a brand new tablet.

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Fastboot issue was fixed by reinstalling the fastboot driver. Put the device in fastboot mode then manually install it using the Device Manager.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] petefoth:
PBRP thinks you have the wifi version because that is the PBRP image you flashed: `pbrp_9.0_z3tcw.img` is for the WiFi version z3tcw - the clue is in the name ;) The correct file is from here and is called `pbrp_9.0_z3tc.img` (no 'w' for wifi).

That is probably why you have had so many problems.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] SXUsr:
Does anyone else have an issue with YouTube? Videos will be playing fine then all of a sudden start to stutter and/or will get a grey or green screen when I minimise or put a video in full screen yet the audio is fine when either happens
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] Pfrinz:
Hi everybody!

Does anybody know how to export the icon pack from this ROM to another LOS device, or where to find it online?

And would it work with higher LOS versions as well?

Thanks to all, and a happy old year! 😄
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] Henry48:
Happy New Year! :cowboy:(y)(y)​
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] petefoth:
New LineageOS for microG builds available at sourceforge:

3tcw lineage-18.1-20240102-4microg-UNOFFICIAL-z3tcw.zip

z3tc lineage-18.1-20240102-4microg-UNOFFICIAL-z3tc.zip

The first time I dirty flashed the z3tcw (Wifi-only) build over the previous version (lineage-18.1-20231011-4microg-UNOFFICIAL-z3tcw) the system didn't start - I had to format data in PBRP, losing all my data :). I reinstalled the previous version (formatting data), ran setup wizard, then dirty flashed the new version and it booted no problem. Not sure what the problem was, but if you are dirty flashing, then you should probably make a backup of your apps and data just in case.

I've not tried the z3tc (WiFi & LTE) as I don't own a device.

Good luck!
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] Farxat:
Thank you very much for your work and time! Is there any change logs?
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] petefoth:
Not specfically for this device

- LOS 18.1 change log is here

- LOS for MicroG project doesn't add any new code

- Change logs for included apps (microG, F-Droid etc.) can be found in the F-Droid app. Note that this build includes v0.2.27 of GmsCore, which is the latest stable version. If you want the latest 3.0 beta, enable beta updates for GmsCore in F-Droid
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] Henry48:
Thank you very much for the updated ROM. Everything works great. I am humbly asking you to consider putting together a Lineage 20 compilation for this device. I wish you all the best in the New Year. Winter greetings.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] petefoth:
Sorry but at the moment that won't be possible. As far as I know, the device kernel has not been ported to work with versions of LOS later than 18.1 (and sadly I suspect it never will be)
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] Max8719:
Thank you for the update and continuing the legacy. :)
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] corb06:
Thanks for keeping this tablet alive! This is already the longest tech thats still useable, and I have a LOOOT of tech. =)
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] SXUsr:
Worked fine for me. Thanks for the update!
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] kos25k:
Any new iodeOS guys here soon?
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] petefoth:
I'm not new, but I'm an 'iodeOS guy'. Can I help? (though the Iodé Community Forums might be a better place for queires about IodéOS)
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] kos25k:
I think someone unoficially ported iodeOS only here,thats the reason i asked also here.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] petefoth:
That would be me :)
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] kos25k:
Really?🤣🤣
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] Korayulusoy:
Anyone help me for the making root ?
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] Mundoo:
Has anyone had trouble with their sim card not ... working?

It only works seems to work in 2G mode.

If it's set to use LTE then it either never gets a signal, or gets a 2G signal and then drops it after a few seconds. Then it's like the modem resets and tries again, starting at 2G, and then losing it, and then resetting.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] Pfrinz:
Hi!

I have another SPG621 I want to flash, its not on the latest firmware though and unfortunately Xpirifirm doesnt support the device!

Anybody here has a reliable source for it?
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] ulbx:
Can this ROM be installed via TWRP v2.7.1.0?

I am getting "Error executing updater binary in zip. . . "
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] Pfrinz:
Try the recoveries from post 1!
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] Pfrinz:
Got it from here now and it works!

Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact SGP621 Stock ROM Firmware (Flash File)

Download the official Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact SGP621 Stock Firmware (Flash File) for your Sony Smartphone. We also provide all other Sony Stock Firmware for free.

xperiastockrom.com
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] exis_tenz:
For me it works perfectly with Magisk 26.1 - newer versions tend to bootloop!
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] Mundoo:
Was anyone else having issues with the LTE?
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] petefoth:
Final LineageOS for MicroG builds​

LineageOS have stopped supporting 18.1 builds. I have built what will be the final LineageOS for microG builds for these devices. Hey are available on sourceforge:

3tcw lineage-18.1-20240321-microG-UNOFFICIAL-z3tcw.zip

z3tc lineage-18.1-20240321-microG-UNOFFICIAL-z3tc.zip

I have not had a chance to test these builds at all, as I am away from home without access to my z3tcw device. So, as always, use at your own risk, and back up your apps and data before flashing.

Good luck
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] Henry48:
Thank you so much for your work. The last ROM can only be installed in forced mode. It works steadily, but it's a pity that it's the last one. I'm counting on you to assemble the ROM with a higher level; 12 or 13. Best regards.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] corb06:
Does anyone know why Playstore keeps crashing? Unable to open it, just crash to desktop all the time.

Have installed latest OpenGapps Nano from Feb 15 2022.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] Mundoo:
If you're using the MicroG build, Play Store doesn't work.

I thought it would if I just flashed opengapps on top of it, and first-run setup works, logged into my google account, sync over all my apps and stuff works, but the store doesn't. But it was worth a shot to see what'd happen anyaay
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] corb06:
Yeah I did a Factory reset after flashing gapps again, and now it seems to be working.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] fred0r:
tried to flash the latest microg and now my sgp621 doesnt react anymore at all.

the device doesnt even turn on anymore, nor any volume up/down while inserting the micro-usb make any difference. reading through plenty of posts it looks like i need to wait for 'the battery do die'.

any advice to accomplish this faster?
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] Pfrinz:
Did you also try to hold the power button for 10-20 sec.?

Any progress with the device?
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] dasrum:
I have one problem. Today, I received new SGP612 tablet. So, I tried to install LOS18. It is successfully installed. but, after the install, I tried to reboot. but, it didn't wake up. I am not sure. the method is always same. I did 5-6 SGP612 and 611 by same method. but, this new tablet has not wake up. I am confused what is the problem. If somebody know the solution, please give your advice.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] fred0r:
thx for your tip, but that didnt work either.

now got it back working with only pressing the tiny button beside the sd-cardslot for 20 seconds and then pressing also Power/Up/Down for 10 seconds.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] Max8719:
No more updates anymore? 😥
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] petefoth:
No. As I posted earlier
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] Max8719:
OK, thank you :)
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] antoskuu:
hello everyone, i am brand new to roms flashing, i found my old sgp611, and want to install better os.

here is what i did:

-unlocked the bootloader

-fastboot works, i can flash things

now i have an issue when trying to flash twrp, i downloaded the img from official website, and flashed, but i have this:

C:\Users\anton\Videos>fastboot flash recovery "C:\Users\anton\Videos\twrp.img"

Warning: skip copying recovery image avb footer (recovery partition size: 0, recovery image size: 12668928).

Sending 'recovery' (12372 KB) OKAY [ 0.395s]

Writing 'recovery' OKAY [ 0.824s]

Finished. Total time: 1.258s

any ideas? i also tried the #21 reply for recovery, but i just can't boot in twrp, even by holding power and volume -

any help is very appreciated

just had to do fastboot flash boot .\twrp.img
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] meksis:
Hello. The tablet is a WiFi version, has anyone managed to launch GPS satellites on it? Maybe there is a way? I need navigation in the car.
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] malpasar77:
I did this but with no luck

to this phase its ok

2. Flash the kernel on the device :

a) Turn the device off and wait 5 sec.

b) Start a command line in the platform-tools folder

c) Start the device in fastboot mode (when turned off, keep pressing the volue up button while pluging the usb cable, keep the finger on volume up button while the led indicator turns in blue

d) check fastmode mode, in the command line, run : fastboot devices

e) your device should appear, if not restart fastboot mode on the device

f) flash the kernel : fastboot flash boot boot.img

g) restart the device : fastboot reboot

Now, the device is able to start the Cyanogen recovery (by pressing volume down button during boot sequence)

but then, after this

4. replace the Cyanogen recovery (Lineageos package won't run in it) -- If you installed it, if not, you can bypass this step

a) Turn the device off and wait 5 sec.

b) Start a command line in the platform-tools folder

c) Start the device in fastboot mode (when turned off, keep pressing the volue up button while pluging the usb cable, keep the finger on volume up button while the led indicator turns in blue

d) check fastmode mode, in the command line, run : fastboot devices

e) your device should appear, if not restart fastboot mode on the device

f) flash the kernel : fastboot flash recovery pbrp_9.0_z3tcw.img

g) restart the device : fastboot reboot

when i turn on the tablet,, i get no logo, just black screen ..

can somebody help please?

thanks
[Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Original Android Developm] CricriTheLord:
Your tablet is bricked!

you can make it back to the official Sony ROM, using the EMMA tool (https://developer.sony.com/open-source/aosp-on-xperia-open-devices/get-started/flash-tool) => This is the onyl tool I could use to unbrick it.

For information, it resets everything, including the recevory and bootloader lock.

Then after, you can restart the update process to Android 11.