[D5833][5.0.2] 23.1.A.0.690_R9C [SuperSU/AndroPlusKernel] - Xperia Z3 Compact Android Development

Hi guys!
I know there are fellow impatient D5833 owners out there who are tired of waiting for lollipop and want to try it out already, so I made this ROM. Tried and tested. Please report any bugs.
This is not the official FW from Sony for D5833. I am using the D5803 stock firmware.
Backup! If you want to downgrade back to KitKat you are going to have to do so using Flashtool, you will lose all data.
Do not install on encrypted devices.
Flash this ROM at your own risk. I am not responsible for any damage.​
Info:
Customized NCB_1288-5411_23.1.A.0.690_R9C
SuperSU-v2.46
AndroPlusKernel v50a
Required:
- Full root on KitKat (Stock - 23.0.A.2.93/23.0.1.A.5.77) with recovery.
- Unlocked bootloader.
Installation:
1. Download zip.
2. Enter recovery and wipe cache and dalvik cache.
3. Flash zip.
4. Reboot.
Download
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Credits:
Chainfire - SuperSU
zxz0O0 - PRFCreator
AndroPlus - AndroPlusKernel

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1) You should indicate that this is for unlocked bootloader only, not for all.
If you flash this on a locked bootloader, you'll get a blank screen or a bootloop.
2) I guess this should be in development section
3) What about basebands? D5833 works on different LTE frequencies...

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Can you add the mods you use
Sent from my D5803 using XDA Free mobile app

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Link is up!
istux said:
1) You should indicate that this is for unlocked bootloader only, not for all.
If you flash this on a locked bootloader, you'll get a blank screen or a bootloop.
2) I guess this should be in development section
3) What about basebands? D5833 works on different LTE frequencies...
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Oops, forgot to mention that. The thread is moved in the correct section, my mistake
Regarding the baseband, I've experience no problems using C Euro/Nordic D5803 basebands on D5833. I could not get 4G on Israel, USA, SA, Turkey. I'm on EE 4G network in United Kingdom. I found that my 4G is faster on this baseband after testing with speedtest
lamducthien said:
Can you add the mods you use
Sent from my D5803 using XDA Free mobile app
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I haven't added any, this is pure stock. Apart from R/W on sys fix, kernel and root

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I have backup in the Backup and Restore app and i'm aware i need a locked bootloader to use it though. Can i relocked my bootloader after a successful reboot? Is there any consequence?

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solidghost9 said:
I have backup in the Backup and Restore app and i'm aware i need a locked bootloader to use it though. Can i relocked my bootloader after a successful reboot? Is there any consequence?
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Is this the only backup that you have? I'm pretty sure that the Backup and Restore app isn't working because of no DRM keys.
I'd advise you to move that backup data onto your PC, and then try the DRM function restoration by jimRnor

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FW android 5 D5833
Hi man, thanks for your effort, I have a D5833.
My device is rooted, locked bootloader (DRM intact) and the 23.0.A.2.106 version, which is the downgrade made in the process (http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/how-to-root-backup-drm-keys-t3013343).
By the requirements this tutorial would not work on my phone. Is how you do a firmware (D5833) Android 5 pre-rooted?

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Hi,
Is it possible to flash this ROM over Cyanogenmod 12?
If not, what steps are necessary to do this? My bootloader is unlocked.
Thanks!

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Santos8913 said:
Hi man, thanks for your effort, I have a D5833.
My device is rooted, locked bootloader (DRM intact) and the 23.0.A.2.106 version, which is the downgrade made in the process (http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/how-to-root-backup-drm-keys-t3013343).
By the requirements this tutorial would not work on my phone. Is how you do a firmware (D5833) Android 5 pre-rooted?
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I didn't use that method, I backed up my DRM keys and used http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/development/to-drm-keys-unlock-bootloader-custom-t3065914 to restore DRM functions. Since this rom has AndroPlus in the zip, relocking the BL is going to result in bootloops
dhvenus said:
Hi,
Is it possible to flash this ROM over Cyanogenmod 12?
If not, what steps are necessary to do this? My bootloader is unlocked.
Thanks!
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You'll need a full wipe (sys, data, cache, dalvik cache) since you're going back to stock, backup your apps and data and flash the zip from recovery, enjoy!

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FW android 5 D5833
What I do not know about is to make the pre-rooted FW, tried and failed. Wanted to put directly the FW Android 5 without going through the final .77, but do not know if this is that there (http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/how-to-root-backup-drm-keys-t3013343) is the D5833:
26 - Read the information and follow the instructions Given by the tool.
- Install latest firwmare with root, DRM keys, recovery -
Or, for Lollipop - fw 23.1.A.0.690 (Android 5.0 March 2015) at https://mega.co.nz/#!Y8tTQZgQ!yV5L2u...klmMdSl3EZ6t18 then skip directly to step 33.

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Flash this ROM over CM12
i360* said:
You'll need a full wipe (sys, data, cache, dalvik cache) since you're going back to stock, backup your apps and data and flash the zip from recovery, enjoy!
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Well, if I understood your post correctly, the rigtht process to change from CM12 to your Firmware as followed:
1. Download the zip to sdcard0 or sdcard1 (external SD Card)
2. Start in recovery mode ( Cyanogen recovery possible only on CM12)
3. Full wipe (wipe data/factory reset)
4. install downloaded zip (apply update)
Is it right? I´m not shure what you are mean with "since you're going back to stock..."
Thanks!

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xposed working?
Thanks for this. I really wanted to try lollipop already. Xposed working on this also?

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Santos8913 said:
What I do not know about is to make the pre-rooted FW, tried and failed. Wanted to put directly the FW Android 5 without going through the final .77, but do not know if this is that there (http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/how-to-root-backup-drm-keys-t3013343) is the D5833:
26 - Read the information and follow the instructions Given by the tool.
- Install latest firwmare with root, DRM keys, recovery -
Or, for Lollipop - fw 23.1.A.0.690 (Android 5.0 March 2015) at https://mega.co.nz/#!Y8tTQZgQ!yV5L2u...klmMdSl3EZ6t18 then skip directly to step 33.
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That link is D5803 fw and not D5833.
Did you try using PRFCreator to create a pre-rooted flashable fw?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/tool-prfcreator-easily-create-pre-t2859904
dhvenus said:
Well, if I understood your post correctly, the rigtht process to change from CM12 to your Firmware as followed:
1. Download the zip to sdcard0 or sdcard1 (external SD Card)
2. Start in recovery mode ( Cyanogen recovery possible only on CM12)
3. Full wipe (wipe data/factory reset)
4. install downloaded zip (apply update)
Is it right? I´m not shure what you are mean with "since you're going back to stock..."
Thanks!
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Yep, exactly those steps but before you flash the zip, format system as well.
erico458i said:
Thanks for this. I really wanted to try lollipop already. Xposed working on this also?
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You can install xposed on an unlocked bootloader.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811
Note: to avoid bootloops, wipe cache and dalvik after flashing xposed.

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Pre-rooted flashable fw D5833
i360* said:
That link is D5803 fw and not D5833.
Did you try using PRFCreator to create a pre-rooted flashable fw?
Yes, but in the process is giving error. Please give to you and to post this pre-rooted flashable fw the D5833 in MEGA? Can be 4 or 5 Android.:good:
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Unlocked bootloader
Hi, what's better way do you recommend to unlock bootloader?
thanks

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i360* said:
Yep, exactly those steps but before you flash the zip, format system as well.
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Damn... I prepared even to flash my phone, and just realized, my phone is the model 5803, not 5833...
I assume, this ROM will not work, right?
If it really don´t works, could you make a ROM for 5803?
Thanks!

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Santos8913 said:
i360* said:
That link is D5803 fw and not D5833.
Did you try using PRFCreator to create a pre-rooted flashable fw?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, but in the process is giving error. Please give to you and to post this pre-rooted flashable fw the D5833 in MEGA? Can be 4 or 5 Android.:good:
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tomboderider said:
Hi, what's better way do you recommend to unlock bootloader?
thanks
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I am currently working on FW for D5833 with locked bootloaders
dhvenus said:
Damn... I prepared even to flash my phone, and just realized, my phone is the model 5803, not 5833...
I assume, this ROM will not work, right?
If it really don´t works, could you make a ROM for 5803?
Thanks!
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This ROM will work on D5803 without any problems since it's D5803 FW :laugh:

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Sadly it did not work to flash the ROM. After I did the factory Reset, flashed the zip file and at approximately 30% switched back to the recovery menu. I repeated several times, but it did not finished the flash process.. Any Idea, what I could do?
Thanks!

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dhvenus said:
Sadly it did not work to flash the ROM. After I did the factory Reset, flashed the zip file and at approximately 30% switched back to the recovery menu. I repeated several times, but it did not finished the flash process.. Any Idea, what I could do?
Thanks!
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Sounds like your recovery. Are you on the latest ver?