How To Root For Docomo SO-02G/Z3C Android6.0.1

How To Root For Docomo SO-02G/Z3C Android6.0.1 - Xperia Z3 Compact General

This Setup Discribes For NTT Docomo Z3Compact SO02G Genuene FTF Firmware -> How To Root.
http://tagashira.sakura.ne.jp/sblo_files/tagashira/image/flashtool-0.9.23.1-windows.exe FlashTool
http://tagashira.sakura.ne.jp/sblo_files/tagashira/image/SO-02G_23.0.B.1.59_docomo.ftf　FTF
http://tagashira.sakura.ne.jp/sblo_files/tagashira/image/adb-setup-1.4.3.exe　adbSetup
http://tagashira.sakura.ne.jp/sblo_files/tagashira/image/rootkitXperia_20150926.zip Rootkit
https://developer.sonymobile.com/downloads/drivers/xperia-z3-compact-driver/ ADB Driver
http://tagashira.sakura.ne.jp/sblo_files/tagashira/image/Z3C-lockeddualrecovery2.8.26-RELEASE.combined.zip TWRP2.8
http://tagashira.sakura.ne.jp/sblo_files/tagashira/image/Z3C_TWRP_3.0.2-0_for_XZDR_RECROOT_V05.zip TWRP3.02
http://tagashira.sakura.ne.jp/sblo_files/tagashira/image/flashable-SO-04G_23.5.B.0.396_1296-2804_R14D-prerooted.zip NewestFirm
http://tagashira.sakura.ne.jp/sblo_files/tagashira/image/set-id_to-so02g-7e7b6.zip
http://tagashira.sakura.ne.jp/sblo_files/tagashira/image/gps_so04g.zip
http://tagashira.sakura.ne.jp/sblo_files/tagashira/image/so04g_docomo_tether_enable.zip
http://tagashira.sakura.ne.jp/sblo_files/tagashira/image/TechMode_23.5.B.0.396.zip
http://tagashira.sakura.ne.jp/sblo_files/tagashira/image/so04g_app-del.zip
http://tagashira.sakura.ne.jp/sblo_files/tagashira/image/XposedInstaller_3.1.1.apk
http://tagashira.sakura.ne.jp/sblo_files/tagashira/image/ma.wanam.youtubeadaway_v351_fc4959.apk
http://tagashira.sakura.ne.jp/sblo_files/tagashira/image/org.androplus.wedymod_v6_8c0d0e.apk
http://tagashira.sakura.ne.jp/sblo_files/tagashira/image/QPST 2.7 build 402 solcam.rar
http://tagashira.sakura.ne.jp/sblo_files/tagashira/image/QXDM-3.12.714-www.getdriver.com-.rar
*Abobe item Copy To Your'sSO2G/Z3C SDCARD
1stStep: burn Docomo-Genuene FTF Firmware File to SO02G/Z3C By Flashtool
2ndStep:Normal Bootup SO02G/Z3C
3rdStep:Setup for DebelopperOption-On At Setting and USB Debug-On
4thStep:Setting ->Security -> UnKown Sources-ON
5thStep:ADB Driver Install and ADB Setup Install
6thSetupo check adb shell command From PC/DOS-CommandBox
7thSetup:Extract rootkitXperia_20150926.zip and Run install.bat then your SO02G/Z3C cat get root access.
8thStep:Extract Z3C-lockeddualrecovery2.8.26-RELEASE.combined.zip and run Install.bat
9thSetup:Reboot SO04G/Z3C ->At BootUp Apear SONY LOGO then VOL Down Button repeatly hit then enter TWRP
10thSetup:Install TWRP3.0.2(ZIP) for Update TWRP By TWRP INSTALL
11thSetup: Install flashable-SO-04G_23.5.B.0.396_1296-2804_R14D-prerooted.zip By TWRP INSTALL
12thSetup:Install set-id_to-so02g.zip By TWRP INSTALL
13thSetup:Install gps_so04g.zip By TWRP INSTALL ->GPS Server Setting to Global.
14thSetup:Install so04g_docomo_tether_enable.zip By TWRP INSTALL -> tether enable
15thSetup:Install TechMode_23.5.B.0.396.zip By TWRP INSTALL ->BaseBand Check Appl
16thSetup:Install so04g_app-del.zip By TWRP INSTALL ->Docomo Japanese Application All Delete.
There is no offer in the FTF FirmWare-File in SO02/Z3C Only Release By FOTA.
Only Release FTF FirmWare-File For SO04G/A4. this SO04G FTF File Can Burn In SO02G/Z3C.
but Newest SO04G FTF is MarshMallow6.0.1, It's Can Not Rooted.
then Burn Old Firm once:SO-02G/Android 4.2 (This is Easy Can Root)
XDA:DevDB Information
How To Root For Docomo SO-02G/Z3C Android6.0.1, ROM for the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
Contributors
ytg1123, ytg1123
ROM OS Version: 6.0.x Marshmallow
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: SO-04G_23.5.B.0.396
Created 2017-12-28
Last Updated 2017-12-27

flashing finished and i get bootloop after step 1, z3 compact so02G

kompikita10 said:
flashing finished and i get bootloop after step 1, z3 compact so02G
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Dear, I have exactly the same issue... someone found a solution?

solved
sev7en said:
Dear, I have exactly the same issue... someone found a solution?
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just solved this issue, with flashing kernel 575 then flashing twrp

bedanya apa om flashing pake prerooted modem vs nomodem?
thx

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[STOCK ROM][Root][FTF] Xperia Tablet Z (SGP312) Update to 10.4.1.B.0.109 VMo UK-IE

Requirements:
Flashtool by @Androxyde --> http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
Already Rooted SGP312 with custom recovery installed
Dl link :
SGP312_10.4.1.B.0.109_UK.zip --> https://mega.co.nz/#!od8iHBRC!t2KVQNVJ8TtTQHs-Db9d6srREFZa2UE3xG37U_aML_4
SGP312_10.4.1.B.0.109_UK_stripped.ftf --> https://mega.co.nz/#!lZN01Lyb!SVu-BvG1FLfATPWUhmQpX0Lnl8bzHO6fWKjL4N5boYw
-- > make an nandroid backup before flashing
1. Put 'SGP312_10.4.1.B.0.109_UK.zip' on (the external) SDcard1;
2. Put 'SGP312_10.4.1.B.0.109_UK_stripped.ftf ' inside the Flashtool/firmwares folder on your comp
3. Reboot to recovery then flash 'SGP312_10.4.1.B.0.109_UK.zip' , don't wipe anything
4.POWEROFF yout TABZ, don't reboot in system
5. Launch flashtool in flashboot mode,select SGP312_10.4.1.B.0.109_UK_stripped.ftf then press volume down and plug your TABZ to your comp to flash the stripped FTF
6. Reboot to system
Upon completion you will have 4.3 rooted rom 10.4.1.b.0.109 VMo UK_IE with @[NUT] dual recovery version 2.7.62 for TABZ installed with all your apps and data from previous rom
Optional : You can then update to latest dual recovery from @[NUT] (2.7.94), grab it here--> http://nut.xperia-files.com/downloa...scmVjb3ZlcnkyLjcuOTQtQkVUQS5mbGFzaGFibGUuemlw
Big thanks to @[NUT]

Will it work with a german SGP312 device? Which branding is it?
Thankx

Thanks for the files, updated my TabZ nicely

Any ideas how i would go about achieving this on an sgp311. where to i obtain/create the files?

SGP312U1/B
Hi! I recently bought myself a Sony Xperia Tablet Z (SGP312U1/B). Any ideas on how to root it?
I have never had a Xperia device before so I'm not familiar with the way of rooting them.
Anyone that could perhaps tell me step by step on how to root it with Supersu or make/link a youtube video that tells me exactly what to do?
I will highly appreciate the help and so will others.

Pre-Rooted Xperia Z1 C6903_5.0.2_C6903_14.5.A.0.242_Customized SG Flashable

This is my First Post......
Finally the File is Uploaded....
Mega Down loader:- " mega.co.nz/#!LgAjzLCJ!IDSitCzjZMs1tpzE8QUFTnVCV_7DSn8dMf14t-MMnMo "
(im new so CDA want allow to post links so..... please copy and paste the link to your browser...)
Thank you.
Steps For Rooting Xperia Z1 C6902/C6903 14.5.A.0.242 Firmware
1. Downgrade to .108 / .157 Firmware and Root It
If you have already updated your smartphone to Android 5.0.2 Lollipop, then you have to downgrade your device to KitKat OS and Root it.
Use this guide to Install .108 firmware.
Root using this guide.
Now Install XZ Dual Recovery.
Now phone is rooted, USB Debugging must be enabled.
Download latest installer for Xperia Z1 from here. (Z1-lockeddualrecovery2.8.10-RELEASE.installer.zip)
Connect phone to PC using OEM date cable and run install.bat.
It will install the custom recovery.
Now work here is done. Lets move on to next step.
2. Root and Install Recovery on Z1 C6902/C6903 5.0.2 Lollipop Firmware
Custom recovery was installed in the first step.
The pre-rooted firmware was created and copied to phone in next step.
Now you have to turn off phone.
Turn it on again and press volume up or down repeatedly to enter custom recovery.
Click on install and locate the folder where you placed the flashable zip earlier.
Tap on it and install it.
Now reboot the phone.
If phone is still connected to PC via USB cable, disconnect it.
Now go back to the .242 ftf you downloaded in second step and copy it to /flashtool/fimrwares
Open flashtool and click on lightning icon in the top left.
Click on it and click on flashmode.
Select the .242 firmware.
In the right bar, in the exclude options, exclude System only. It means that untick System only there. Leave every other options as it is (See the Picture).
While flashtool prepares the software for flashing, turn off your phone.
Keep the volume down button pressed and connect it to PC via USB cable.
The button must be pressed during it.
The phone will enter flashmode.
Flashtool will automatically detect it and start flashing.
After flashing phone will reboot and you will be done...
thanks to 'Hayder Ameen'.....
Mega Down loader:- " mega.co.nz/#!LgAjzLCJ!IDSitCzjZMs1tpzE8QUFTnVCV_7DSn8dMf14t-MMnMo "

I think this guide for Unlockbootloader only.

You just copied and pasted the text from this page:
http://techbeasts.com/2015/04/14/root-xperia-z1-c6902c6903-14-5-a-0-242-5-0-2-lollipop-with-dual-recovery
And you did that without all the instructions, without any links to the mentioned guides and without proof-reading it to make sure it made any sense...
Seriously...

stoan123 said:
I think this guide for Unlockbootloader only.
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It can be installed on LB. I just installed and try it.

C6902?!
Hey bro, I just want to know if this one is for C6903 only or what? How about C6902. The instruction says C6902/C6903 but the Mega file is C6903??
Appreciate your work!!!

I downloaded the mega link in the first post, but it was not SG customized, C6903_14.5.A.0.242_HK.ftf. thank for advice.
Sent from my HM NOTE 1LTE

[Guide] Rooting and unlocking bootloader (bonus) back up DRM

Hi Everyone.I see some members are new to Sony phones and some to unlocked boot loader.So here is a simple guide.
BTW I'm not the developer of any of these methods.that's why I won't post any links for downloads and will redirect you to original threads.
Do it at your own risk
So let's begin.You have either updated your Z5 to MM or still on LP.
.First step is to flash a kernel that can be rooted.If your Kernel is older than december then you are good to go.If not follow these steps.
1.Download the latest Flashtool
http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
2.Download 32.0.A.6.200 or any older build for your Z5.(pay attention to download the right firmware. for example you may have E6633 or E6653)
3.Flash it and power on your phone.
4.Download Iovyroot and use it to back up your DRM key.(don't forget to enable USB debugging)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/iovyroot-temp-root-tool-t3349597
5.Copy your DRM keys to a safe back up.(warning:never try to flash another handsets DRM key or you will hardbrick your phone)
6.Update back to MM.You can use Sony PC companion to update if you have Locked bootloader or simply download and flash your latest FTF file
7.Unlock your bootloader now.request keys from here.follow the guide
http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/start-unlocking-your-boot-loader/
8.Now to keep your DRM intact and have root and xposed this is the best choice.Download this tool and patch your kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/development/root-automatic-repack-stock-kernel-dm-t3301605
9.after patching your kernel with your own TA back up just power down your phone.press and hold volume up while plugging USB cable to PC to go to fastboot mode.
10.use this command to flash your new kernel
fastboot flash boot boot.img
11.Download latest SuperSu zip and copy it to your phone or memory card
http://www.supersuroot.com/download.html
12.restart your handset.Keep pressing volume up to go to TWRP recovery.Flash the superSU zip.Now you are rooted with locked bootloader
13.(optional)download and flash Xposed zip http://dl-xda.xposed.info/framework/sdk23/arm64/

Fix camera apps FC after updating xposed.
connect your phone to PC with usb.(USB debugging must be on).open ADB shell ans type SU
grant superuser permission to ADB then copy and paste this to ADB and press enter.that's it
/system/bin/dex2oat --runtime-arg -classpath --runtime-arg /system/framework/XposedBridge.jar --instruction-set=arm --instruction-set-features=smp,div,atomic_ldrd_strd --runtime-arg -Xnorelocate --boot-image=/system/framework/boot.art --runtime-arg -Xms64m --runtime-arg -Xmx512m --instruction-set-variant=cortex-a53 --instruction-set-features=default --dex-file=/system/priv-app/CameraCommon/oat/arm/CameraCommon.odex --oat-file=/data/dalvik-cache/arm/[email protected]@[email protected]@classes.dex

Is this really working?
Sent from my E6603 using XDA-Developers mobile app

many many thanks josephnero.
I've experience with other devices but I find Xperia rooting quite confusing.
Any chance you can also post a brief tutorial on how to return full stock with locked bootloader after having rooted the device?
So we can use OTA updates again.
I suppose it should be:
1) full wipe
2) flash stock rom with flashtool
3) use Iovyroot tool to restore TA (this should automatically relock BL)
but not sure.

indianmeister said:
Is this really working?
Sent from my E6603 using XDA-Developers mobile app
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Ofcourse.I'm using it myself
here is a screen shot

Aklo01 said:
many many thanks josephnero.
I've experience with other devices but I find Xperia rooting quite confusing.
Any chance you can also post a brief tutorial on how to return full stock with locked bootloader after having rooted the device?
So we can use OTA updates again.
I suppose it should be:
1) full wipe
2) flash stock rom with flashtool
3) use Iovyroot tool to restore TA (this should automatically relock BL)
but not sure.
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you mean to unroot and return to full stock?if so yes. make sure to flash the same firmware that you used to back up TA. you can also use The Ta back up tool to restore.no need to full wipe before flashing,you can use wipe option in flashtool

josephnero said:
Hi Everyone.I see some members are new to Sony phones and some to unlocked boot loader.So here is a simple guide.
BTW I'm not the developer of any of these methods.that's why I won't post any links for downloads and will redirect you to original threads.
So let's begin.You have either updated your Z5 to MM or still on LP.
.First step is to flash a kernel that can be rooted.If your Kernel is older than december then you are good to go.If not follow these steps.
1.Download the latest Flashtool
http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
2.Download 32.0.A.6.200 or any older build for your Z5.(pay attention to download the right firmware. for example you may have E6633 or E6653)
3.Flash it and power on your phone.
4.Download Iovyroot and use it to back up your DRM key.(don't forget to enable USB debugging)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/iovyroot-temp-root-tool-t3349597
5.Copy your DRM keys to a safe back up.(warning:never try to flash another handsets DRM key or you will hardbrick your phone)
6.Update back to MM.You can use Sony PC companion to update if you have Locked bootloader or simply download and flash your latest FTF file
7.Unlock your bootloader now.request keys from here.follow the guide
http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/start-unlocking-your-boot-loader/
8.Now to keep your DRM intact and have root and xposed plus locked bootloader this is the best choice.Download this tool and patch your kernel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/development/root-automatic-repack-stock-kernel-dm-t3301605
9.after patching your kernel with your own TA back up just power down your phone.press and hold volume up while plugging USB cable to PC to go to fastboot mode.
10.use this command to flash your new kernel
fastboot flash boot boot.img
11.Download latest SuperSu zip and copy it to your phone or memory card
http://www.supersuroot.com/download.html
12.restart your handset.Keep pressing volume up to go to TWRP recovery.Flash the superSU zip.Now you are rooted with locked bootloader
13.(optional)download and flash Xposed zip http://dl-xda.xposed.info/framework/sdk23/arm64/
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In step 12. You got root with locked bootloader? I don't think so cause any modification in kernel required to have unlock bootloader if not phone got boot loop or won't boot at all

devilmaycry2020 said:
In step 12. You got root with locked bootloader? I don't think so cause any modification in kernel required to have unlock bootloader if not phone got boot loop or won't boot at all
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Remember this is not a custom kernel.It's your own stock kernel just RIC and Dm protection patched
After step 10 you have locked bootloader with a patched Kernel and recovery.no DM variety to stop root afterwards

josephnero said:
Remember this is not a custom kernel.It's your own stock kernel just RIC and Dm protection patched
After step 10 you have locked bootloader with a patched Kernel and recovery.no DM variety to stop root afterwards
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Show your bootloader status please. Thanks

devilmaycry2020 said:
Show your bootloader status please. Thanks
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This one?

josephnero said:
you mean to unroot and return to full stock?if so yes. make sure to flash the same firmware that you used to back up TA. you can also use The Ta back up tool to restore.no need to full wipe before flashing,you can use wipe option in flashtool
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When I will be rooted I don't think I'll need to "flash the same firmware that I used to back up TA" to restore TA and go back to stock & unrooted.
There will be no need to use an exploit to restore TA.
It will be just a matter of :
dd if=TA.img of=....
and then flash lastest stock ROM.
am I wrong ?

If I made a Backup on my Unrooted Z5 MM. 163 with Xperia Backup in settings.
I downgrade. Root my Z5 etc. Update to.. 163 again.
Unlock Bootloader, then Root.
Can I restore that Backup?
Or might that not work?
Sent from my E6653 using XDA-Developers mobile app

This tutorial works and I used it some days ago.
But when you flash kernel with your Ta and Sony release update you must unlock bootloader and wiping system once again to flash new kernel. Update via ota is not recomended. Of course we can flash firmware without kernel in Flashtool, but when I tried mobile notify that new update from .185 to 185 is ready....
Wysłane z mojego E6653 przy użyciu Tapatalka

This guide works fine.
Thanks again

jugglerpl said:
This tutorial works and I used it some days ago.
But when you flash kernel with your Ta and Sony release update you must unlock bootloader and wiping system once again to flash new kernel. Update via ota is not recomended. Of course we can flash firmware without kernel in Flashtool, but when I tried mobile notify that new update from .185 to 185 is ready....
Wysłane z mojego E6653 przy użyciu Tapatalka
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Maybe We can extract and patch the kernel then flash it with flashtool?

Duvel999 said:
If I made a Backup on my Unrooted Z5 MM. 163 with Xperia Backup in settings.
I downgrade. Root my Z5 etc. Update to.. 163 again.
Unlock Bootloader, then Root.
Can I restore that Backup?
Or might that not work?
Sent from my E6653 using XDA-Developers mobile app
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I would strongly recommend to use another back up app.In my experience Sony back up failed many times

Aklo01 said:
When I will be rooted I don't think I'll need to "flash the same firmware that I used to back up TA" to restore TA and go back to stock & unrooted.
There will be no need to use an exploit to restore TA.
It will be just a matter of :
dd if=TA.img of=....
and then flash lastest stock ROM.
am I wrong ?
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Honestly I'm not sure but better safe than sorry

I currently have (had ) UB and root on .163 MM, today decided to update and LB follow this guide.
I download and flash .185 MM via flashtool (without wipes), in meanwhile I unpack kernel from stock .185 and patched it with my TAbackup.img After flash I disconnect usb cable, don't reboot system, pluged again in fastboot mode, open cmd window with adb, pushed patched with my TA backup stock .185 kernel and latest twrp, next i start device and don't let them start fully but first go to recovery, in twrp choose reboot recovery and after that flash latest root package. Then reboot system and everything works exellent.
Now if i think correctly I have latest MM with UB and stock kernel with my DRM and ofcourse root.

jackq said:
I currently have (had ) UB and root on .163 MM, today decided to update and LB follow this guide.
I download and flash .185 MM via flashtool (without wipes), in meanwhile I unpack kernel from stock .185 and patched it with my TAbackup.img After flash I disconnect usb cable, don't reboot system, pluged again in fastboot mode, open cmd window with adb, pushed patched with my TA backup stock .185 kernel and latest twrp, next i start device and don't let them start fully but first go to recovery, in twrp choose reboot recovery and after that flash latest root package. Then reboot system and everything works exellent.
Now if i think correctly I have latest MM with LB and stock kernel with my DRM and ofcourse root.
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So can we flash kernel from fastboot in current state?I don't think so because our BL is locked now.did you use patched kernel before update or did you have unlocked BL?

josephnero said:
So can we flash kernel from fastboot in current state?I don't think so because our BL is locked now.did you use patched kernel before update or did you have unlocked BL?
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Like i wrote, i had unlocked BL when i start.
I flash MM in flashtool
after that unplug device (dont start system) and flash patched kernel trought adb, flash twrp, and all steps mentioned...

[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. ?
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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