Easy Z3 GUIDE: Root, Recovery, Unlock bootloader, Flash rom - Xperia Z3 General

After several hours last night comparing tons of guides to find the fastest, easiest and newest guides this is a summary of what i came up with. (No need to downgrade or mess around with a bunch of complicated steps). Tested on Z3 D6603, Firmware 23.1.A.28.
Rooting
I used these guides, but they both had outdated apps.
From XDA: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/root-t3108230
Better grafical guide: http://www.whattechsays.com/android/root-xperia-z2-z3-lollipop/
Links to the updated apps:
KingRoot: http://androidxda.com/download-kingroot-application
MOD EDIT by @gregbradley
Also, users should be aware that Kingo root sends your IMEI to an unknown IP address in china during the root process, you have been warned. For more information read the whole OP here
Busybox: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox&hl=en
XZRecovery: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934556263
SuperSU: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu&hl=en
Troubleshooting
XZRecovery didnt work for me so i had to use another guide to install TWRP dual recovery.
http://techtrickz.com/how-to/install-twrp-recovery-xperia-z3-locked-bootloader/ ...software: http://nut.xperia-files.com/ (choose the newest XZDualRecovery version and then choose the Z3 installer )
The standard version of SuperSU didnt work but the newest beta version did work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133
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Unlock bootloader
Best and straightforward guide: http://www.android.gs/unlock-bootloader-sony-xperia-devices-universal-tutorial/
Command promt
Guide for using the command promt http://www.7tutorials.com/command-prompt-how-use-basic-commands (if you wanna go directly to one folder in the command promt: navigate to the folder, press shift + right click and choose open command window here)
Troubleshooting
I had a problem to get into fastboot mode, heres alternative ways
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/boot-sony-xperia-z3-fastboot-mode-63226/
Drivers. I then had a problem with the drivers in Windows 10.
Windows didnt let me install my own drivers, only the drivers that it recommended. Heres how to byepass that and install unsigned drivers. http://club.myce.com/f189/how-disable-driver-signature-enforcement-command-line-338073/
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Flash ROM
Theres a guide on how to flash rom inside this popular official rom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/development/rom-blisspop-team-bliss-2-2-z3-t3064669
Then most popular Z3 rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/development/rom-cyanogenmod-12-nightlies-xperia-z3-t3010201
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Thanks everyone for your time and work creating these amazing apps and guides!
Making it possible for us noobs to enjoy a great mobile experience.

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Newbie guide for installing a Custom ROM in SGP312 Sony Xperia Tablet Z

The objective of this post is to explain how to currently install a custom ROM in our device. (for total newbies like me, you can also refer -among others- to my previous post). I give the general procedure which wipes everything in your device, but you can check various precious posts in xda that variate this procedure.
The codename for our device is "pollux_windy", which is the Wifi-only version. The LTE version (I should probably get the LTE!) is "pollux" and I suppose the general procedure (with the corresponding firmwares to your specific device) will work for any Xperia device. You can also get the general idea from this post.
As a general rule of thumb do not forget after/before every firmware flashing to:
Enable developer mode (explained here)
Enable the USB Debugging mode (explained here)
Trust installation from unknown sources (explained here)
Steps.
A. Unlock the bootloader.
You can refer here and then check that it is successfully unlocked with these steps (taken from here ):
Open the Contacts app.
Click the menu button.
Click Settings.
Long press (for about 5 seconds) somewhere in the empty space just above status bar, as indicated by the red frame in the screenshot below, and then release your finger. A button named Enter service code will then appear in the same area (this may take a few tries).
Click Enter service code. A dialler will appear.
Dial *#*#7378423#*#* . Then go to -> "Service Info" -> "Configuration". If there is:
Bootloader unlock allowed - Yes << this means that your Bootloader is Locked
Bootloader Unlocked - Yes << this means that your bootloader is unlocked
B. Flash a firmware in which you will root the device
Download/install FlashTool.
Download and place to the FlashTool's folder "firmwares" the firmware "SGP312_10.5.A.0.230_VMo UK_IE.ftf". More information here . In sort, download and extract http://d-h.st/MrI and http://d-h.st/ULc
Open FlashTool and connect the powered-off device (USB cable) in Flashmode, holding the Volume Down button while you plugin the usb cable. The FlashTool should say that it is connected in Flashmode. Then flash the 10.5.A.0.230 firmware in it.
C. Gain root to the new firmware
Open the device, complete the setup wizard and connect to a wireless network. You do not have to setup the Google Account since you can download every application googling the respective APK files, but Google Play is easier to use.
Get (click λ) the towelroot APK, install it and run it (click "make it rain"). You should have root, which you can check with a Root Cheker like this one.
Download/Install SuperSU APK (this is actively developed, while SuperUser is abandoned at the moment) as described here.
D. Install a Recovery to easily flash new ROMs
NUT has done excellent work with XZDualRecovery.Follow the instructions for installing it in his thread. In short:
Download the installer, run it and follow its instructions.
Select SuperSU and of course grant access to your computer from your tablet (watch the tablet screen).
E. Download a Custom ROM and Google Apps
I had problems with Cyanogenmod (versions 11 and 12) that I cannot explain. I had no GPS and no media sound from the speakers, but I did have "notifications" sound! I could listen to "media" sounds using headphones, though. So I tried the nightly OmniROM which seems very stable and fast at the moment, with no sound problems and also has a working GPS! You can get it directly from their site (the NIGHTLY I downloaded is omni-4.4.4-20150223-pollux_windy-NIGHTLY.zip which runs just fine). Somewhere I read that PacMan ROM - also works perfectly but I have not tested it yet.
I had device recognition problems from the Recoveries ("Status 7 Error") that I think dear NUT will solve promptly. What I did to solve them is
Upack the ROM zip.
Remove the first line (from assert(...); till the column) of META_INF/com/google/android/updater-script and save the file.
repack the ROM to a zip.
Then copy this zip to your external SD card. If you need google apps (you probably do, to use Google Play instead of other applications like Aptoide), you will also need to download and place to your external SD card the corresponding google apps from here - (I found it in this post - which also explains the different gapps versions)
F. Install the Custom ROM
So now that both the ROM and (optionally) gapps are in the device's SD card:
Enter the Recovery while repeatedly pressing Volume Up or Down while the device boots.
Wipe everything (except the external SD card, obviously --- if you delete the zip files by mistake you must begin again from step B. using the FlashTool to flash the *.230* ftf).
Reboot and setup/enjoy your new ROM.
It seemed that with OmniROM I had lost root access so I had to reinstall SuperSU. I did this by downloading the flashable/installable zip - and flashing/installing it through the recovery.
In the end a did a full backup with the TWRP recovery and one with Titanium backup
Magnus_E said:
The objective of this post is to explain how to currently install a custom ROM in our device. (for total newbies like me, you can also refer -among others- to my previous post). I give the general procedure which wipes everything in your device, but you can check various precious posts in xda that variate this procedure.
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For installing customs (CM/AOSP/GPe based ROM's), you don't need to install .230 firmware, furthermore you don't need root (except for backup TA procedure), furthermore you don't need XZDualRecovery (cause it works only for Stock and Custom STOCK based rom's - see this post).
So you you only need to flash kernel via fastboot, and then enter recovery (integrated in kernel), and install .zip with custom, SuperSU and Gapps from there.
hello i was following this guide but im stuck on status 7 error, i tried deleting assert but the twrp recovery dont get any answer to "getprop ro.product.device" and it just doesnt proceed...
and Rootk1t i cant find any kernels flashable via fastboot or flashtool can you point one to me? all of the kernels i see are in '.zip's .... i want to have android 6.0 so i think i should have black kernel but how?
bluealef said:
hello i was following this guide but im stuck on status 7 error, i tried deleting assert but the twrp recovery dont get any answer to "getprop ro.product.device" and it just doesnt proceed...
and Rootk1t i cant find any kernels flashable via fastboot or flashtool can you point one to me? all of the kernels i see are in '.zip's .... i want to have android 6.0 so i think i should have black kernel but how?
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.zips are installed through recovery, .ftf through flashtool.
6.0.1 ROM you can find here.

(ROOT) (CUSTOM RECOVERY) FOR MOTO G 1st GEN

Hello, guys this is my first post but i am quite sure that my methods work.If there any problems then u can surely ask in the section below. This thread will be a GUIDE TO ROOT AND INSTALL CUSTOM RECOVERY FOR MOTO G 1st Gen users.
Some prerequisites are:
1. Motorola drives (https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/88481)
2.Fastboot and recovery files (https://www.dropbox.com/sh/9jf2va51ffg0pzq/AAAxDT-ETf7AESIcHGnfEgv7a?dl=0)
[ Let these files be downloaded and kept in Cdrive of ur pc and and place them on the desktop.. Please name this folder MOTO FILES]
3. SuperSu files https://download.chainfire.eu/696/supersu/ and[/url] paste it in ur phones internal memory and please do this after unlocking the bootloader cause bootloader unlocking will delete everything so its better to do it after unlocking bootloader
Download these files and ur done... Now lets continue to the fun part
This process involves three very simple steps :
1. Unlocking the Bootloader:-
This process is infact very easy to do. There are several guides on the internet regarding this process but the one that i suggest is by High On Android/ Max Lee . Follow his method and u can very easily unlock ur bootlader. Copy this url and see it for urself fellow guys...http://highonandroid.com/android-smartphones/how-to-unlock-bootloader-on-motorola-android-smartphone
2. Erasing ur previous recovery and installing a new one and rooting ur phone all in one process
Some users have been reporting that even after installing custom recovery , whenever they go into recovery they enter into stock recovery. The actual problem is that the stock rom of the Moto G rewrites over the new custom recovery installed.
So we have to install the recovery actually twice but it only takes a few minutes
i) Firstly be sure to have lots of juice in your phone
ii) Boot ur phone into the bootloader by power offing ur device and then pressing the volume down and power button together for 10 seconds and then leaving both of them together.
iii) Now connect ur device to ur pc/laptop
iv) Now open a cmd and enter the following commands(press enter after every command)
- cd Desktop
-cd MOTO FILES
-fastboot flash recovery Recovery2.img
-fastboot reboot-bootloader
[MAKE SURE NOT TO REBOOT UR DEVICE ]
v) Now ur phone has custom recovery installed in it and u shud now enter into recovery mode by choosing the option from the bootloader, by pressing volume down and then volume up while in bootloader mode.
vi) This will open the Philz recovery that i have provided with. I prefer the philz recovery over the cwm one. Now go on and install the SuperSu update zip file. And BOOM ur Device is now rooted !!!!.
vii) Now reboot ur phone and u must install
-ROOT CHECKER (to check root)
- and most importantly ROOT EXPLORER
viii) After following step (vii), now if u try to go into recovery, u will be booted to stock recovery. So to prevent that use the ROOT EXPLORER app and go to the root \system\etc and delete the file named install-recovery.sh .
ix) After deleting the file u will once again have to follow step (iv) and install custom recovery this will ensure u having custom recovery even after rebooting ur device and u will have ROOT access as well
On which android version , were you on before rooting . 5.01 or 5.1 .
This method works for both 5.1 and 5.01
Hi am new for this platform I don't know anything about it... Plz help me out my what's up number is 9901146849
Is the first post too heavy for you?!
Follow the steps and be happy.
Gesendet von meinem Moto G mit Tapatalk
Remember: In some marshmallow ROMs (e. g. CM 13 and CyanPop) flashing SuperSU causes some trouble!
Andus1988 said:
Remember: In some marshmallow ROMs (e. g. CM 13 and CyanPop) flashing SuperSU causes some trouble!
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this method works for all lollipop versions, i dunno much about the marshmallow roms as i havent used them yet :good:
Ajay P said:
Hi am new for this platform I don't know anything about it... Plz help me out my what's up number is 9901146849
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whats the problem u facing ?
sanilch99 said:
this method works for all lollipop versions, i dunno much about the marshmallow roms as i havent used them yet :good:
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It could cumber the inbuilt root!
sanilch99 said:
whats the problem u facing ?
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My phone is not going on twrp mode(custom Recovery) I have followed the steps from YouTube video... I have downloaded all the things which he has mentioned in his description but one of the link (platform tool zip file) is missing, it shows the link is not available.. Plz provide me that file or help me in other way.. I don't want to break my phone.. As am new to this form.. If something lost I can't resolve by myself.. So better to tell me easy way n simple... Thank u in advance
YouTube video(https://youtu.be/dB627nv6-cE)
Ajay P said:
My phone is not going on twrp mode(custom Recovery) I have followed the steps from YouTube video... I have downloaded all the things which he has mentioned in his description but one of the link (platform tool zip file) is missing, it shows the link is not available.. Plz provide me that file or help me in other way.. I don't want to break my phone.. As am new to this form.. If something lost I can't resolve by myself.. So better to tell me easy way n simple... Thank u in advance
YouTube video(https://youtu.be/dB627nv6-cE)
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if u want to install twrp recovery and u have its file then i will suggest u to use my method that i have given above and instead writing the command
fastboot flash recovery Recovery2.img u can change it to fastboot flash recovery [name of the recovery file, dont forget the .img at the end]. Thats all u have to do. I saw that video prior to installing custom recovery in my phone too and noticed that his link was broken thats how i figured out my method of installing custom recovery. Its very easy. just follow the steps. :good::good::good:
sanilch99 said:
if u want to install twrp recovery and u have its file then i will suggest u to use my method that i have given above and instead writing the command
fastboot flash recovery Recovery2.img u can change it to fastboot flash recovery [name of the recovery file, dont forget the .img at the end]. Thats all u have to do. I saw that video prior to installing custom recovery in my phone too and noticed that his link was broken thats how i figured out my method of installing custom recovery. Its very easy. just follow the steps. :good::good::good:
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Thank you
thanks man! everything worked but your supersu was missing binary files so I had to download a new version.
Thanks for the tutorial!
notuger said:
thanks man! everything worked but your supersu was missing binary files so I had to download a new version.
Thanks for the tutorial!
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I will recheck that super su. file and make sure its perfect... Thanks for the response:good:
Once i finished steps all, When i open SuperSU, popup window says, "There is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannot install in it. This is the Problem!
If you just upgraded to android 5.0, you need to manually re-root - consult the relevant forums for your device!
Plz help me on this....
if i check with root checker,
Sorry! Root access is not properly installed on this device
Works but could be simplified
Thanks for this useful post. I've just followed the instructions to root my XT1032 Stock Lollipop 5.1, and they work. However, I have a few comments:
[1] I had already installed Motorola Device Manager on my (Windows 7) PC, plus 'Minimal ADB and Fastboot'. This was sufficient – I didn't need to download the files in your prerequisite 2.
[2] You can use any compatible recovery image. I prefer TWRP, so downloaded openrecovery-twrp-2.8.1.0-xt1032.img.
[3] The SuperSu zip file you've linked to is out of date. The current one is version 2.46 (for Lollipop).
[4] After flashing SuperSu it's advisable to wipe the cache and Dalvik cache.
[5] Root Checker showed that BusyBox wasn't installed, so I downloaded Stephen Erickson's BusyBox installer from the Play Store. This is an essential step, as most programs requiring root won't work without BusyBox. Perhaps it could be added to the OP?
[6] You don't need to use Root Explorer – any root-compatible file manager will do. I prefer Total Commander.
[7] Having deleted (or in my case renamed) install-recovery.sh and then rebooted, I didn't need to go back to step iv and reinstall the custom recovery; in my case TWRP was still there. I think your step ix is unnecessary; at least it's worth checking which recovery you have.
I hope these points are useful and not too nit-picking!
issam029 said:
Once i finished steps all, When i open SuperSU, popup window says, "There is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannot install in it. This is the Problem!
If you just upgraded to android 5.0, you need to manually re-root - consult the relevant forums for your device!
Plz help me on this....
if i check with root checker,
Sorry! Root access is not properly installed on this device
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i have edited the previous link and given the new one. You can use this SU file. It will solve ur prob.
pcgardner said:
Thanks for this useful post. I've just followed the instructions to root my XT1032 Stock Lollipop 5.1, and they work. However, I have a few comments:
[1] I had already installed Motorola Device Manager on my (Windows 7) PC, plus 'Minimal ADB and Fastboot'. This was sufficient – I didn't need to download the files in your prerequisite 2.
[2] You can use any compatible recovery image. I prefer TWRP, so downloaded openrecovery-twrp-2.8.1.0-xt1032.img.
[3] The SuperSu zip file you've linked to is out of date. The current one is version 2.46 (for Lollipop).
[4] After flashing SuperSu it's advisable to wipe the cache and Dalvik cache.
[5] Root Checker showed that BusyBox wasn't installed, so I downloaded Stephen Erickson's BusyBox installer from the Play Store. This is an essential step, as most programs requiring root won't work without BusyBox. Perhaps it could be added to the OP?
[6] You don't need to use Root Explorer – any root-compatible file manager will do. I prefer Total Commander.
[7] Having deleted (or in my case renamed) install-recovery.sh and then rebooted, I didn't need to go back to step iv and reinstall the custom recovery; in my case TWRP was still there. I think your step ix is unnecessary; at least it's worth checking which recovery you have.
I hope these points are useful and not too nit-picking!
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Reinstallation of custom recovery is not must its just for safety precautions and I have finally updated the SuperSu link. As far as Busybox u will have to install it customly only.
issam029 said:
once i finished steps all, when i open supersu, popup window says, "there is no su binary installed, and supersu cannot install in it. This is the problem!
If you just upgraded to android 5.0, you need to manually re-root - consult the relevant forums for your device!
Plz help me on this....
If i check with root checker,
sorry! Root access is not properly installed on this device
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use the new su files i updated the link
facing problem after unlock bootloader mood for moto g 1st gen
Thanks a lot for your information...:good:
Bro!! I have already unlock bootloader mood.. Before rooting is it necessary to clear all data & app...??

[HOW-TO][Root+TWRP Recovery][LB]Stock Marshmallow 6.0.1 (23.5.A.0.575/.291)

Hello everyone,
Update 27.08.2016: It also works for version 23.5.A.1.291 (OS update that includes STAMINA). The procedure is identical, you just have to use the latest firmware available and create a pre-rooted .zip to update your tablet device.
I am pretty sure that I couldn't find a how-to guide anywhere that explains how rooting our precious Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact on Android 6.0.1 with locked bootloader works. This post simply shows the process of how I got root on my device (SGP611) and I am going to write the steps only in moderate detail so that hopefully everyone can follow without hassle. There are some steps that I'm not going to explain too much in detail but instead I highly recommend you to look around a bit on XDA to find theses already explained steps (I just want to get to the point on how to get root so that's why it may not be super noob friendly).
Edit: A little bit more info and additional steps that might help you further can be read in post #5.
Standard disclaimer:
Your warranty is now void.
I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards, or any other issues that may arise from not following the steps correctly/carefully.
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Also, I am not a developer so I am very sorry if I can't give you an answer to questions relating to problems with the tools we are going to use in this tutorial. It's better to ask the developers directly( I will link you to the needed threads).
Steps:
1. Downgrade device if necessary
2. Root using KingRoot exploit
3. Install XZDualRecovery custom recovery
4.1 Get the latest Marshmallow firmware and create FTF file
4.2 Create the pre-rooted .zip file
5. Flashing the pre-rooted .zip file correctly
Extra: Already created pre-rooted .zip file download for the lazy ones (At the very bottom)
1. First thing you need to know is that if you're device is currently bootloader locked and on Android Marshmallow 6.0.1 (23.5.A.0.575), as of the time I am writing this, you will not be able to achieve root directly through some kind of rooting tool. What you need to do now is to downgrade your device to an older version of Android, e.g. Android 5.0.2 or KitKat are good enough.
To do this you need to find the older firmware:
-Try this link to look for it: http://xperiafirmware.com/ (If you can't find Android 5.0.2 for example, use Google or look around XDA)
-Downgrading the device will wipe data/factory reset, so BACK UP YOUR STUFF before downgrading.
-Use flashtool to flash the firmware and downgrade: http://www.flashtool.net/index.php (I will expect you to know how to use flsahtool to flash ftf. files, there are many tutorials on how to do this)
2. Why you have to downgrade is because older firmwares have an exploit that can be used to root the device even when the bootloader is locked. So yes, something like a one-click root method is possible now.
-You may use this tool called KingRoot to root your tablet: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461
Read the info carefully before doing anything.
3. Now, you should have managed to root your device with Android version other than 6.0.1. That is when another great tool comes in which is called XZDualrecovery. XZDualRecovery is "a" custom recovery that you'll need to be able to proceed from here.
-Install XZDualRecovery using the root method. That's the only way to get it onto the device.
-Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606 (Read the instruction there carefully)
4. Great! Now you should have root and custom recovery. If not, you did something wrong.
This is when you can create something called a "pre-rooted" firmware which is basically all you need to get root on Marshmallow 6.0.1.
4.1
-Use the tool called Xperifirm to download the Android 6.0.1: http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...xperifirm-xperia-firmware-downloader-t2834142
-Launch Xperifirm and on the left hand side browse to "Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact -> the model number of your device (look under settings on your device to find out model number)"
-On the right side top you'll see "Check all", click it to let it check for latest firmware number
-Android 6.0.1 would be 23.5.A.0.575 23.5.A.1.291 (latest firmware). You can choose any Market or Operator you want (Tip: Use "Customized XXX" and avoid carriers)
-After downloading you'll need flashtool again to convert those downloaded files to .ftf format (Again, there are instrutions on the internet that you can look for)
4.2
-Make sure you have the .ftf file
-Get two .zip files
--1) RecRoot: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/wip-sony-android-6-0-mm-t3337357
--2) A dummy flashable file: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/...oid-6-0-mm-t3337357/post66569699#post66569699
-Get PRFCreator: http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904
-Open PRFCreator and put the .ftf file to FTF, the RecRoot .zip file to RECOVERY, and the dummy_flashable.zip to SUPERSU. Don't do any other way!
-Tick Kernel, FOTAKernel, Modem, LTALable and Sign Zip
-Click "Create" to create the pre-rooted Marshmallow firmware
5. You should have created the pre-rooted Android 6.0.1 firmware now.
-Put the pre-rooted .zip file and the RecRoot .zip file onto your device's SD card/storage (anywhere where you can find them later)
-Reboot your tablet into TWRP recovery. (XZDualRecovery even provides you an app to choose and reboot to recovery) Don't reboot into any other recovery!
-Now, in TWRP recovery, erase dalvik cache, cache and system just to be clean.
-FIRSTLY, flash the pre-rooted.zip that you have put on your device. After flashing successfully, DON'T REBOOT YET!
-SECONDLY, flash the RecRoot.zip file
-Now you can reboot and if you did everything correctly, your Z3 Tablet Compact should boot up with Chainfire's SuperSU root and TWRP recovery (to access TWRP recovery, you have to reboot the device and while a green LED light appears for a moment, press and hold the volume down button. Then you will enter TWRP recovery. As for now, you cannot access the recovery any other way like using a reboot app, it will not work!).
CONGRATULATIONS! You have a rooted Z3 tablet with locked bootloader and you haven't lost Sony features. :laugh::good:
Thank you for reading this tutorial. And don't forget to thank all these devs that provided us the needed tools.
Extra: I will also put a link here where you can download my created pre-rooted Marshmallow firmware. It's build 23.5.A.0.575 Customized Germany and for SGP611 only!
https://mega.nz/#!TQ4AwbSZ!LNw11quAWurER_Tl9zHDyX_TiwZnzeVM1M0s10eyt4g
Just followed your instructions with my SGP621, worked great!
Teella said:
Just followed your instructions with my SGP621, worked great!
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Great!
Would you be so kind and share your pre-rooted SGP621 ROM?
janla said:
Great!
Would you be so kind and share your pre-rooted SGP621 ROM?
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I would love too, but my upload is very very slow and would take week to upload. Follow the instructions it's very easy, it was the first time I've ever touched and FTF or made a prerooted rom. Well not really made, just clicked a few buttons in flashtool and waited.
SGP621 additions
Hey man,
thanks for this concise guide to unroot our beloved tablet! I tried a few times before, but always gave up under the flood of outdated info available. With your guide, I successfully rooted my SGP621 (= Sony Z3 Tablet Compact with LTE).
Since you refer to "available info on the net" quite often, I had a few moments where I was unsure what to do exactly. Maybe the following hints can help others like me who are new to the world of Sony android devices.
Step 1:
You could probably also downgrade to 5.1, but to be safe, I chose 5.0.2. The needed ftf files for SGP621 as well as the SGP611 and SGP612 are avilable here.
I used the most current version of the flashtool, which is 0.9.22.3 as of this posting. I followed this (German) guide for installing and using the flashtool. To install the needed drivers, you'll have to navigate to wherever you installed the Flashtool to, there to the subfolder drivers, and execute the driver installer you find there. In the driver selection dialog install the first two, and of course the Z3TC driver you find somewhere in the list. Got two errors during the driver installs, ignored them, all went well.
Step 2:
Kingroot is a one-click-rooting solution you install directly on the phone, no pc connection necessary. After the tool is installed, you have to start it, swipe up a couple of times, and then tap on "Purify". The description in the xda thread made me think "Purify" is just an ad for an additional app, but it does start the rooting process.
Step 3:
After downloading and extracting XZDualRecovery, start the install.bat (under Windows, obviously). Connect your tablet, then choose menu item 1 (Install with SuperSU).
Step 4.1:
Many guides describe a decrypt / unpack step, you don't need this. The files are already unpacked after the download through XperiFirm. I did, however, delete the file "fwinfo.xml" from the downloaded files. No idea if that's needed, but it didn't hurt either.
To convert the downloaded files into an ftf file in the flashtool, select "Tools > Bundles > Create".
As "Source Folder" select the folder that XperiFirm created in the download path you specified. You'll then see a bunch of files in the "folder list" - select everything but the ".ta"-files (there were 5 ta-files in my case).
Doubleclick the empty "Device:" line, select the correct device.
I guess you can enter whatever in Branding and Version, I entered "German" and "23.5.A.1.291".
Step 4.2:
The "RecRoot"-File mentioned is indeed called "RecRoot_combined.zip". If you download that file, you're good to go. The PRFCreator tool needs to have Java installed for the last step (signing the prerooted rom). The file with the prerooted rom is saved in the PRFCreator dir itself.
Hoping this'll help someone!
@pull.me.under I am glad that I could help. Also, I'll thank you for your time extending my guide a bit with more detailed steps. That'll help users who are new to this stuff for sure. ?
Gesendet von meinem SGP611 mit Tapatalk
Hi,
If I follow this way, can I restore my tablet in stock settings if I have any trouble?
cheers
bozo13 said:
Hi,
If I follow this way, can I restore my tablet in stock settings if I have any trouble?
cheers
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For restoring your tablet to stock, you only need flashtool with Xperifirm. It's like the first step where you have to download the stock firmware from Xperifirm and flash it with flashtool. Then you only have stock and clean operating system on your device. Unless, I'm not sure what you mean with stock settings?
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Thanks for the guide. Using this guide, how can i install xposed on prerooted MM.
Shud i flash it after flashing recroot. Or shud i enter the system and then do it.
Following these steps will i lose recovery once i reboot to the system?
worked for me but god i kept soft bricking it. twrp kept wanting to reboot after wiping. now to wait and see if it will charge above 49%
Thank you for your efforts and detailed instructions. I did it smoothly on my 612. In my case the RecRoot was named as RecRootV4_combined.
Oddly, MobileUncle does not restart device to TWRP recovery, although it is doable the hard way
tzitzi2 said:
Thank you for your efforts and detailed instructions. I did it smoothly on my 612. In my case the RecRoot was named as RecRootV4_combined.
Oddly, MobileUncle does not restart device to TWRP recovery, although it is doable the hard way
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Yes.
SGP612, can not enter TWRP recovery.
Sgp612 enters TWRP just fine, it does not do so thru mobileuncle
tzitzi2 said:
Sgp612 enters TWRP just fine, it does not do so thru mobileuncle
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steps in details?
just did it with 23.5.A.1.291_R2D. seems ok
thanks!
Thanks for the Guide.
Post #5 is almost as important. It goes through a lot of details and problems I encountered (like the no neede to decrypt or the need to install Java to sign it).
For those who like the shortest path, here's a pre-rooted flashable zip:
Customized IBE Version 23.5.A.0.575 R8D for the SGP621
Decrypt key is:
!8G97O9eDtnF-_PntdsGh8uoRo7KQFpS7_D2c_FNaI-I
(edit) Lost root and I can't figure out why.
One moment I had 5.0.2 rooted with XZDualRecovery the next moment after step 5, I had 6.0.1 but root was lost.
XZDualRecovery is still there. I tried booting into TWRP and re-flashing RecRootV4_combined.zip to no avail. I had already done it according to the instructions right after the pre rooted ROM.
Anyone has an idea of what I could have missed?
For those who like the shortest path said:
Customized IBE Version 23.5.A.0.575 R8D for the SGP621 [/URL]
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Tnx for pre-rooted rom
Your link need Decryption key.
WanderMax said:
steps in details?
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Sorry for late answer.
Nothing fancy, just the usual way. Power off, power on, when led is green press volume -. TWRP is there
blue8 said:
Tnx for pre-rooted rom
Your link need Decryption key.
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Updated on OP. But beware that something isn't probably right. I lost root as soon as I flashed MM.
Thanks for this wonderful guide:good:. I was able to install MM .291 to my SGP612 without any issues. I am attaching a picture of the PRF creator instruction followed if it might help others.
The install process after creating the prf zip file was quick. Also I noticed that I still have small apps after upgrading

Newb needs help rooting, unlocking Bootloader and getting a Custom ROM for ALE-L21

Hey there,
I need help, hope you have some for me . I want to use the 6.0.1. OpenKirin OmniROM on my phone and struggle even figuring out a way to get there.
I just bought a used ALE-L21 DualSIM phone with the B602 Build and EMUI 4.0.3 installed. The device is not rooted, nor has its bootloader been unlocked. The EMUI update service does not offer me any patches.
Could someone please line out to me which steps I have to take in order to root my ALE-L21 and get this ROM to work?
Disclaimer: No, I'm not just a lazy moron who does not want to read other topics on this forum - I'm a mere user with less-than-average knowledge of Android development or stuff like that. And I just can't make complete sense of the various posts I've found, since English is not my mother tongue and there seems to be a whole bunch of ways to do certain things with a phone. Well, since obviously I don't want to brick my new phone, I'm not too sure how to best puzzle together the pieces this Forum offers me. It would be insanely helpful if I could get a list that reads out something like:
1. Action - Source (for needed files, e.g.) - Result, on to step 2
2. Action - Source (for needed files, e.g.) - Result, on to step 3
3. ... and so on...
Okay, just so you see that I'm not entirely lost, I'm gonna show you the picture which is currently in my mind.
From what I understand so far, there's the following steps to get there (please rectify or rearrange steps as far as needed):
1. Update the device to Vanilla EMUI 4.1, Build B895 or B896 (I am currently downloading the B896 Build from this forum - which one is recommended? My phone is DualSIM)
2. Unlock Bootloader (What's the best way to do it? Huawei CS? Heard it's not even sure you get an answer. DCUnlocker? Wants money... Please help me clarify)
3. get TWRP 3.1.1.0 (I already have the IMG file, how do I get it to run on my phone?)
4. Root the device (I'd like to go with MAGISK, does anyone have a link for a MAGISK build confirmedly working on ALE-L21?)
5. Do some magic with TWRP (Which steps exactly?)
6. Flash the ROM Zip file via TWRP
7. Flash Gapps via TWRP
Is that about it?
As I said, please feel free to add to/adjust my list!
Thanks in advance,
Pako
If you haven't already install minimal adb tools on computer (windows) found here :
http://bit.ly/2jxX4ya
You then need to unlock bootloader using minimal adb tools and the unlock code
Unlock Code:
http://bit.ly/2z9EFhV
Unlock Bootloader Method in this thread here:
http://bit.ly/2oIASBs
After you are done unlocking the bootloader
Install twrp find that here :
http://bit.ly/2ok9BTi
There was a tool that was here somewhere to install twrp but I will link to my copy here
http://bit.ly/2ATBgRP
What you do is put the twrp image file in data folder
then change the name of the twrp file to TWRP_3.1.1-0_ALICE.img or
edit the install.bat file line data\fastboot.exe flash recovery data\TWRP_3.1.1-0_ALICE.img to the name of your twrp file
Once twrp is installed then you can pick which rom you want
The 6.0 roms arent going to be supported anymore so i suggest going for 7.0 ROM
I'm on AOSPA which is the cleanest and has good battery life
To install 7.0 rom you need B895 or B896 found here on the first post:
http://bit.ly/2jypIij
this is installed through twrp (which is accessed when Phone is off by holding volume up + power then let go once it vibrates or connect the phone to the computer and then type adb devices then adb reboot recovery in minimal adb tool)
once in twrp you need to install the B895.zip or B896.zip file then reboot your phone will boot into emui
you need to install twrp again as B895 or B896 wipes it
After installing twrp you can then install any custom rom of your choice
let the rom boot and then go back into twrp and install gapps found here: "http://bit.ly/1JOWjUqi recommend nano or even pico pick am64 7.1
I would also recommend installing Galactic forced deepsleep http://bit.ly/2ANVdbS
Hey there,
thank you very, very much for your comprehensive walkthrough! (Almost*) everything worked to perfection and I am now a happy user of OpenKirin's OmniROM 6.0.3. mod! Yeah, no 7.x... but I'd prefer to wait with that until the "issues" section of AOSPA does not contain any relevant things anymore. OmniROM seems to have no issues anymore, so I'm content with my choice. I will now follow your last advice and flash the Deep Sleep Mod to improve my device's battery life, and then I'm just happy.
* = The only issue I encountered was when having flashed TWRP, the device booted to the crappy EMUI eRecovery instead of TWRP. I solved this issue using this advice from another thread.
So, once again, thank you! All you xdaDevs, keep on developing ways to improve people's lives with their android devices!
Cheers,
Pako

[Guide] Install LineageOS on stock LG G3 D855 with Android 5 (Lollipop)

Since for quiet some time I've tried several methods described here in the forums and elsewhere, I though it is worthwhile to log the one that really worked:
First of all you need to follow the installation instructions.
Second, I'd recommend to refrain from all the Windows-based tools or most of the Android apps (for the exception used here see below). You should also be aware that it is not necessary to flash a new KDZ as several people are suggesting here in the forums, nor is it necessary to update the firmware on your stock device upfront.
Third, it's always a good idea to backup the device (in case something goes wrong) and foremost your data (to be reused on the updated device, since the update will destroy all your data).
You'll need to perform the following steps:
A fix for the radio/modem can be obtained on XDA. I used version 21C which is the latest version that works from Android 5.X upwards.
Install/flash TWRP using Autorec from @bender_007. I recommend to follow this instruction. All other variants/suggestions did not work for me.
Copy the necessary files to your device using adb (radio fix, latest LineageOS, GApps nano in my case)
First install RADIO_D855_21C... then follow the steps starting at "Installing LineageOS from recovery" in the official installation instructions.​
Hope this helps -mgw

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