[Q] need help with LL to MM upgrade with root - Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

[Q] need help with LL to MM upgrade with root - Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey guys after my initial failure at trying to upgrade to 575 at the weekend, I didn't realize 575 was a MM upgrade so that was partly the problem the rest was the wrong SU and recovery in my PRF flash file.
Problem I have now is i've read that many forum posts im not 100% sure what files and steps I need to take , every 575 flash instructions Ive read seem to have slightly different ways of doing it.
Im coming from 23.4.A.1.264 (LL) What i need help is to clarify exactly what i need to make a successful prf upgrade.
Im assuming Recroot is one in the recovery section of PRF?
So called dummy file in SU section of PRF?
What about bootloop.zip and RIC.zip I hear about , are they required as well?
I know xposed needs to be uninstalled as well.
LOCKED bootloader
Thx for any help/links or clarification on steps you can provide.
edit:- Sorry mods this is in wrong section, wasnt paying attention , Sorry could someone move to QA section ? thx

SwiftSmoke said:
Hey guys
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...went through this two days ago:
(from this post, that helped me):
prerequisities: 5.1.1 stock, rooted, with NUT Dual recovery
put all ZIPs to your MicroSD card and flash in this order.
0: do you currently have xposed? If yes, get the xposed uninstaller (google it, easy to find) and flash uninstaller first.
0. Factory reset from within current recovery (Dalvik, data, cache...)
1. flashablemm.zip
2. byeselinux.zip
3. ricdefeat.zip
4. bootloopfix.zip (FOR .575, important to get this version)
5. xposed installer.zip
6. reboot
7. INSTALL BUSYBOX (get app in PlayStore and use it to install it)
8. enable unknown sources and usb debugging
9. then connect your phone to the PC and run the install.bat from the Z2_MM_Recovery folder (Accept any prompt popping up on your phone)
5. Phone will reboot into recovery when successfull, then you're done
ZIP files from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/z2-pre-rooted-twrp-3-0-0-2-xposed-t3390498
RECOVERY INSTALL: from here https://mega.nz/#!UlxGBQaD!HObJIHr9vq4VDRNI97Ni1cIiAn6iVxwE4qlPa89CGbY - Remember: only install the recovery from this file, everything else from the thread above.
NOTE: I had big problems when flashing TWRP 3.0.x IMG file from this thread. Instead get the recovery downloaded in this ZIP and install it form your PC, as described in the steps above.
One more note: I've waited for about 15minutes after finishing the flashing proces (step6). I had the startup animation going on, normally it should take maybe 5-10minutes. I got fed up after nothing was happening and restarted the phone - press the red button beside SIM flap and than power on the phone. After that it started normally.

thx i'll look into this
Do you have a link for 575 bootloop fix file?

what version of z2 do you have? if you have D6503, you can use my prerooted MM (.575). Here's the link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/prerooted-23-5-0-575-customized-t3387571
no need for bootloop fix
if other version, you can use these files in your prf:
dummy flashable: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8n...pJdzZwRm8/view
Recrootv4: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/g...-0-mm-t3337357

loonlekim said:
what version of z2 do you have? if you have D6503, you can use my prerooted MM (.575). Here's the link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/prerooted-23-5-0-575-customized-t3387571
no need for bootloop fix
if other version, you can use these files in your prf:
dummy flashable: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8n...pJdzZwRm8/view
Recrootv4: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/g...-0-mm-t3337357
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Yeah I have the d6503
Sent from my D6503 using XDA-Developers mobile app

SwiftSmoke said:
Yeah I have the d6503
Sent from my D6503 using XDA-Developers mobile app
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You can try then either of those.

Related

Upgrade and root 5.1.1 Lollipop 14.6.A.0.368 locked or unlocked bootloader

** DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT A DEVELOPER. I DO THIS AS A HOBBY AND SHARE MY FINDINGS IN CASE SOMEONE ELSE FINDS THEM USEFUL. **
** THIS WORKED ON MY DEVICE BUT IT MAY NOT WORK ON YOURS. APPLY AT YOUR OWN RISK **
This post shows you how to upgrade your system to lollipop 5.1.1 and optionally have root privileges. This is tested on C6833 model. For other models see the troubleshooting section near the end of the post.
Requirements:
Flashtool 0.9.18.6. or 0.9.19.6 or higher Important: Do not use Flashtool 0.9.19.0.
If you want to root the phone: Rooted XZU on Android version 5.0.2 or Kitkat with custom recovery installed.
This works on locked or unlocked bootloaders and any customization.
Download link for upgrade only:
C6833_14.6.A.0.368_1275-8026_R2D.ftf (unmodified Customized DE):
https://mega.nz/#!khF1nILD!C5D70e-BjCKVBCuOurjFOLcIMZDcldYVeIDnFiR-PGM
Download link for upgrade and root:
5.1.1-system.zip:
https://mega.nz/#!YoFgCSjA!Zh8t_4jeXcAEWhOYePA40uQLI7vw4-CnxohjBdMbpz0
C6833_14.6.A.0.368_No_System.ftf
https://mega.nz/#!l4dllSTT!R393EG4W3CwOZp1OLOzfUzpHF0IlvsmfW04BrGOggXc
Instructions for upgrading without root:
1- Back up your internal SDCARD and your apps.
2- Download C6833_14.6.A.0.368_1275-8026_R2D.ftf
3- Open Flashtool and click on the flash icon. Choose flash mode.
4- Navigate to where you saved C6833_14.6.A.0.368_1275-8026_R2D.ftf and flash this ftf with your phone in flash mode. I recommend wiping apps and cache and data (Note that wiping data will erase your internal SDcard too). To put your phone in flash mode, hold the volume down button when it is off and connect with the USB cable to the PC.
5- Reboot.
Instructions for upgrading with root:
0- If your existing system is rooted using Kingroot read the troubleshooting section below before continuing.
1- Back up your internal SDCARD and your apps.
2- Download C6833_14.6.A.0.368_No_System.ftf and 5.1.1_system.zip.
3- Copy 5.1.1-system.zip to your phone's internal SDcard.
4- Reboot to recovery and install 5.1.1-system.zip.
5- If you are coming from Kitkat just Turn the phone off. If you are coming from 5.0.2, reboot the phone and let it work through the boot animation which will take a while. Then it will show force closing messages and possibly reboots itself. At this point turn it off by holding down the power and volume-up keys for a few seconds. The phone will vibrate 3 times and turns off.
6- Open Flashtool and click on the flash icon. Choose flash mode.
7- Navigate to where you saved C6833_14.6.A.0.368_No_System.ftf and flash this ftf with your phone in flash mode. I recommend wiping apps and cache and data (Note that wiping data will erase your internal SDcard too). To put your phone in flash mode, hold the volume down button when it is off and connect with the USB cable to the PC.
8- Reboot.
Troubleshooting, etc.
This procedure works only if you follow every step carefully. When you are done you can easily test your root status in a terminal emulator or via adb. Please see the attached image.
If you have used Kingroot to root your existing system flashing this ROM may not work and it may leave your system with a partially updated file system that may be broken. The reason is that Kingroot (which in my opinion is malware) makes some of your system files immutable which means they cannot be removed during a software upgrade. To proceed, you should either find a way to replace this horrendous piece of code with SuperSU or downgrade to Kitkat and root with XZDualRecovery before trying this guide. Read the second part of http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62936808&postcount=22.
If during the procedure for root the flashing of the ftf in step 7 fails, repeat step 7 with C6833_14.6.A.0.368_1275-8026_R2D.ftf or any other 14.6.A.0.368 ftf but exclude the system partition in the flashtool dialog window. If you don't exclude the system partition you will not get root.
If you have root after the procedure but something else doesn't work, try a factory reset.
Note that flashtool 0.9.19.0 was specifically released to support the new sin format on new devices and some of its features don't work with older devices. So to avoid taking any chances I used version 18.
I don't know if this works for C6802 or C6806. Some users reported success on 6806, like this one and this. For that model you follow this guide and use the zip file posted here. The only difference is that instead of flashing the ftf posted here in the next step, use the stock 14.6.A.0.368 ftf for your phone and exclude system.

Will this C6833 FTF work on a C6806 USA phone?, because I can't find a C6806 FTF anywhere...

Can this system zip be used with other customized versions of c6833 ftf.

usagi111 said:
Will this C6833 FTF work on a C6806 USA phone?, because I can't find a C6806 FTF anywhere...
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I just uploaded a C6806 US version in Development thread yesterday.
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could you share flashtool 0.9.18.0 cos I can't find that version only higher.
will this work on c6802 just wondering?

I did as you said but. I see no super-su

jaime4272 said:
I did as you said but. I see no super-su
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You probably didn't exclude the system partition in this step:
7- Navigate to where you saved C6833_Customized+DE_14.6.A.0.368.ftf.*Exclude system partition*and flash this ftf.

Out of curiosity, what is wrong with the latest flashtool?
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jaime4272 said:
could you share flashtool 0.9.18.0 cos I can't find that version only higher.
will this work on c6802 just wondering?
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I've uploaded 0.9.18.6
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2L0y84PJ2rteVNGVnlJWjFlOGs/view?usp=sharing
Never mind, i already found out, also flashtool published a new version wich is compatible with our device
http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php

thanks mate, everything worked fine

I was able to flash android 5.1.1 but could not get root and I did every step as posted and I did exclude system partition. and without root could not install dual recovery there for could not flash SuperSU

I am sorry for my noobie question...but what is customised DE?
ALso if i run this, I am still at locked bootloader...will i lose the partition that enable me to have all Sony's special goodies (i didn't mean the bloatware of course)?
Also i am running stock 5.1.1 already after OTA but interested to have root...shall i go with the 2nd steps with root?

im4u2nv said:
I am sorry for my noobie question...but what is customised DE?
ALso if i run this, I am still at locked bootloader...will i lose the partition that enable me to have all Sony's special goodies (i didn't mean the bloatware of course)?
Also i am running stock 5.1.1 already after OTA but interested to have root...shall i go with the 2nd steps with root?
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Customized DE just means it is the German version of the ROM. I used that because I bought the phone in Germany. But the menus and keyboard and everything is in English so you would not even notice the difference.
This method will not touch your bootloader status so if you are locked you remain locked.
If you are already on 5.1.1 through OTA this will not work for you. You need to start from rooted 5.0.2 with recovery installed.

najoor said:
Customized DE just means it is the German version of the ROM. I used that because I bought the phone in Germany. But the menus and keyboard and everything is in English so you would not even notice the difference.
This method will not touch your bootloader status so if you are locked you remain locked.
If you are already on 5.1.1 through OTA this will not work for you. You need to start from rooted 5.0.2 with recovery installed.
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Thank you Najoor...in that case, i will wait for some guide to root 5.1.1 then...

I am using stock kitkat custom rom will I have to update to Lollipop 5.0 first or can i directly flash 5.1

terminator1983 said:
I am using stock kitkat custom rom will I have to update to Lollipop 5.0 first or can i directly flash 5.1
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I think you can still do it straight from kitkat but if you are following the instructions with root in step 5 instead of rebooting just turn the phone off.
Let me know if that works.

so my ZU used to be rooted with Lollipop 5.0.2, but i removed Kinguser/chinese root app and no longer have root access. I've also previously installed recovery but don't know if it will still work ? i forgot how to boot into recovery to see if it even works.. any helpers?

Power on the phone and when u see the led notification start pressing either the Volume UP or Volume Down key a couple of times to make your phone boot into recovery mode
corrado85 said:
so my ZU used to be rooted with Lollipop 5.0.2, but i removed Kinguser/chinese root app and no longer have root access. I've also previously installed recovery but don't know if it will still work ? i forgot how to boot into recovery to see if it even works.. any helpers?
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najoor said:
I think you can still do it straight from kitkat but if you are following the instructions with root in step 5 instead of rebooting just turn the phone off.
Let me know if that works.
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Thanks najoor it worked now i am using a rooted stock 5.1.1

jaime4272 said:
I was able to flash android 5.1.1 but could not get root and I did every step as posted and I did exclude system partition. and without root could not install dual recovery there for could not flash SuperSU
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I am not able to instal 5.1.1-system.zip on rooted Sony Xperia Z Ultra c6833 with Android 5.0.2. The instalation is aborted

Had 5.1.1 lollipop installed, downgraded to 4.4.4 kitkat and rooted with kingroot successfully- installed xzu dual recovery and rebooted into recovery mode.
Flashed 5.1.1 zip and turned off. Flashed 5.1.1 Saudi Arabia ftf with flashtool (wipe everything - ticking to exclude system partition) with phone off and connected z ultra in flash mode and flashed successfully. Disconnected and booted.. took a while on wave animation and started fresh but no supersu and not rooted in 5.1.1?? any help thanks

For those having trouble downgrading firmware and trying to root

I know that some people are having some issues working with the flash tool and downgrading their firmware to get root. There IS an easier way. The way I rooted the last time was to:
1) download one of the prerooted flashables (I chose one of the lollipop ones) and put it on my SD card,
2) use Kingroot on the .44 firmware to get temp root
3) install the dual recovery.
4) Once dual recovery installed and booted to TWRP for the first time I did a wipe (may not be necessary) and flashed the pre-rooted .zip
5) wiped cache/dalvik (again, maybe not necessary) and rebooted to rooted lollipop with supersu.
6) If kinguser is still installed (I don't believe it was for me) just uninstall it.

Do you know why after I am flashing pre-rooted.zip files, my phone stuck at Verzion boot logo forever
Can you please help?

rfresh said:
Do you know why after I am flashing pre-rooted.zip files, my phone stuck at Verzion boot logo forever
Can you please help?
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How long is "forever"? It's been noted that it can be at the VZ screen for 15 or so minutes.
If ever in doubt, go back into TWRP, wipe everything but your internal/external storage and flash again. If that doesn't work, your prerooted .zip is likely funked up.

it won't bootup for the whole night
I fresh downloaded the same version and it still not work
Anything else I could try?

rfresh said:
Do you know why after I am flashing pre-rooted.zip files, my phone stuck at Verzion boot logo forever
Can you please help?
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where are you getting the file from?

Over here
https://mega.nz/#!24swjQgQ!7o4tB05IEqNEC88UwE5cbESG_8hQFi7YVHZazz8h8iQ

BladeRunner said:
I know that some people are having some issues working with the flash tool and downgrading their firmware to get root. There IS an easier way. The way I rooted the last time was to:
1) download one of the prerooted flashables (I chose one of the lollipop ones) and put it on my SD card,
2) use Kingroot on the .44 firmware to get temp root
3) install the dual recovery.
4) Once dual recovery installed and booted to TWRP for the first time I did a wipe (may not be necessary) and flashed the pre-rooted .zip
5) wiped cache/dalvik (again, maybe not necessary) and rebooted to rooted lollipop with supersu.
6) If kinguser is still installed (I don't believe it was for me) just uninstall it.
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How to install dual recovery? Anyone has a step by step guide?

Finally Kingroot worked and I'm rooted with recovery on lollipop.
I spent the day trying all the other instructions and finally looked at this thread. Got it and rooted with 5.02 installed and dual recovery. Yahoo!. I first installed 5.02 without root and was having some trouble with intermittent smartwear connectivity. Once I decided to downgrade to kitkat and root I also thought it was best to wipe the phone and am glad I did this time although reinstalling and configuring the phone will take some time. It solved my Bluetooth connection problem. Thanks for recommending kingroot. This is much easier imo. These are the procedures I used:
Using Windows 10 x64
Notes:
A: I was content with non-root 5.02 but Bluetooth connectivity was acting up with my Sony Smartband Talk.
B: Driver signing seems to be an issue with Windows 7 and 8.1 from other’s comments but not on Windows 10.
C: These procedures are for getting back to 4.4.4 from a non-rooted 5.02 phone so that root can be obtained. For just obtaining root on 4.4.4 and then upgrading to rooted 5.02, skip the first two steps.
Files and procedures:
1. Installed Flashtool 09.18.6 from here https://userscloud.com/kb6tr3bcuecr
2. From non-rooted 5.02, I used this version of Flashtool to pull the KitKat 4.4.4 version and installed to phone wiping cache, data and app settings
3. Files to install on SD card:
a. Prerooted lollipop: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/...ment/5-0-2-sony-xperia-z3v-prerooted-t3214182
b. Dual Recovery TWRP: Z3-lockeddualrecovery2.8.21-RELEASE.flashable.zip from: http://nut.xperia-files.com/
c. SuperUser from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133
4. Install Java SE Development Kit 8u65 Windows x64 to system from here | http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jdk8-downloads-2133151.html
5. Install Windows version of Kingroot from here to obtain temporary root on 4.4.4 | http://www.kingroot.net/
6. Install Dual Recovery TWRP v: Z3C-lockeddualrecovery2.8.21-RELEASE.installer.zip from here: http://nut.xperia-files.com/
Note: This version you run from Windows to obtain the first recovery after successull Kingroot and is why I installed the Java SE kit
7. Reboot phone and it comes up in recovery
8. Wipe Dalvik and Cache
9. Use the Install function in TWRP to install the Super User and Dual Recovery zip files and then the Pre-rooted lollipop. Reboot
10. Done. Old/New rooted phone. F$ck Verizon
11. Delete the flash files from SD card included in step 3 above.

Thanks and you are saying you could gain root on 5.0.2?
1, Flash 5.0.2 TFT
2, Root with Kingroot?

rfresh said:
Thanks and you are saying you could gain root on 5.0.2?
1, Flash 5.0.2 TFT
2, Root with Kingroot?
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No, you still need to root on 4.4.x first, install dual recovery then flash the prerooted lollipop zip

BladeRunner said:
No, you still need to root on 4.4.x first, install dual recovery then flash the prerooted lollipop zip
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Thanks, the thing is
After I install dual recovery and flash pre-rooted zip files, my phone just stay at "Verizon" logo
I struggled for nearly three weeks, still could not find a solution
Would you like to help?

rfresh said:
Thanks, the thing is
After I install dual recovery and flash pre-rooted zip files, my phone just stay at "Verizon" logo
I struggled for nearly three weeks, still could not find a solution
Would you like to help?
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I have no idea why it won't flash. Makes no sense to me. Dumb question but you actually have the z3v for Verizon, correct, and not just a z3?

BladeRunner said:
I have no idea why it won't flash. Makes no sense to me. Dumb question but you actually have the z3v for Verizon, correct, and not just a z3?
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yes, D6708

rfresh said:
yes, D6708
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Just wanted to make sure. Are you flashing the zip from the internal memory or an SD card? Whichever way you are doing it try the opposite. Move it from your PC to the internal/external and flash it. It seems as if that zip is corrupted somehow. I just don't know why.

rfresh said:
Thanks and you are saying you could gain root on 5.0.2?
1, Flash 5.0.2 TFT
2, Root with Kingroot?
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Yes, I updated my post with the procedures I used. Many thanks to all that have done the legwork in prior threads/posts.

Confused
Somebody say root 4.4.4 which I know it is already working
And you say 5.0.2, we can gain root without flash pre-rooted ROM

rfresh said:
Confused
Somebody say root 4.4.4 which I know it is already working
And you say 5.0.2, we can gain root without flash pre-rooted ROM
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I don't know how you gain root without going back to 4.4.4 first unless I've missed something. That would have saved me a big headache.

Upgrade to rooted 5.1.1 Lollipop 14.6.A.1.216 locked or unlocked bootloader

please can you post the MD5sums of the files, just so I can certain I have a perfect copy?
thanks very much

Thank you! Works on C6806. ?

this worked for me, thanks very much
$ ll *216*
-rwxr-xr-x 1 paulm users 1241765046 Nov 9 10:08 5.1.1-14.6.A.1.216-system.zip
-rwxr-xr-x 1 paulm users 139171995 Nov 8 23:46 C6833_14.6.A.1.216_No_System_No_Simlock.ftf
$ md5sum *216*
bc65a2ac8d938b344c2490d2d475b29d 5.1.1-14.6.A.1.216-system.zip
4fcdac5ffbd5f8ab449647a01ade83da C6833_14.6.A.1.216_No_System_No_Simlock.ftf

This zip file is pre-rooted correct? What would happen if you only flash the zip file and do not flash the no system no Simlock tft?
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zapper_master said:
This zip file is pre-rooted correct? What would happen if you only flash the zip file and do not flash the no system no Simlock tft?
Sent from my C6833 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Some of your partitions will not be upgraded to 216.

Any previous android is referring at stock roms or is working with custom roms to ?
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dannchelu said:
Any previous android is referring at stock roms or is working with custom roms to ?
Sent from my Xperia Z Ultra using Tapatalk
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If your custom rom hasn't done ctazy stuff to your phone, like making parts of the OS read-only (which is for example what kingroot does), then this method should work fine with pretty much any custom rom that has a recovery.

Thanks for answer
Sent from my C6833 using Tapatalk

@ najoor , Hi, thanks for these, I have used the last two on my C6802 without a hitch. Are you planning on doing one for 14.6.A.1.236? Thanks again.

I am not even sure that 14.6.A.1236 actually gives us over the previous release, can anyone say? thanks.

[GUIDE][6.0.1 OFFICIAL STOCK] Use TWRP to get root access

So the OFFICIAL 6.0.1 is already out and this is not the BETA version. It's for consumer release.
So how do you get to this eh?
NOTES: Flashtool can be used for both LB/UB. You won't lose DRM keys or unlock bootloader if you flash via flashtool.
1. Install Flashtool (get it here: http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php).
2. There is a XperiFirm option there which would allow you to download official FTF files.
3. Navigate your way to Z3 Compact and grab the D5803 version US Variant (since this is configured for GLOBAL-LTE but i might still need to test bands). Or just grab anything you want there as long as it's version: 23.5.A.0.570
3. Flash using flashmode (hit the lightning icon there).
Now there's this "WIPE" Box, you have 2 options!
- Check User data and App logs and hit flash -- this will factory reset phone so you better have a backup!
- Leave them UNCHECKED if you want to retain your apps from your previous STOCK ROM. (might automatically uninstall incompatible apps in the process).
Once it asks for your device to be connected. Do as it says (power down, then hold the vol. down button as you plug the phone in).
-- this should start flashing.
4. After the process you may now boot the phone and there you have it!
-- Things below require unlocked BL --
If you want root, you can use fastboot and TWRP 3.X (I've tested the TWRP version 3.0.2 on the 6.0.1 beta before)
send this command on fastboot:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery <your twrp img here>
and hit enter. It must return 'OKAY'.
Unplug phone then boot into recovery and flash your SuperSU.zip
https://download.chainfire.eu/924/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v2.68-20160228150503.zip

MINE!

Give a link to proper TWRP image please

tRippinthehead said:
Give a link to proper TWRP image please
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If you have a locked BL, then root and install DualRecovery. There is an excellent thread here on XDA and you'll be on TWRP in no time. It also makes sure you'll have the drivers and flash tool and everything that you'll need for this already configured and ready to go.
If you have an unlocked BL, just go find TWRP and flash through fastboot.
Thanks OP!
P.S. I'm guessing for those with locked BLs, we can use PRFCreator and that FTF from Xperifirm to create a flashable, pre-rooted MM ROM...anyone tried? My Z3c is currently bricked (hopefully fixable) so I can't test at the moment.

Another DEV published a root method, both for the LB and UB:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/wip-sony-android-6-0-mm-t3337357/page1
Keep in mind that that method was used for the BETA version of the rom, but yeah it's more likely that it would work with the consumer release. I'll update the OP once I relock my BL and successfully gain root with it.
The UB method there has the same effect as mine

I could not get root with the method, i would get boot img failure on flashing superSU in twrp with unlocked BL but to solve the issue i just flashed the advanced kernel for 6.0.1 and superSU flashed fine..not sure if anyone else is having this problem but this method did not work for me.

Do I keep root with locked bootloader with this method ?
Title of this topic is confusing, it seems that you need BL unlocked to get root.

hayatesan said:
Do I keep root with locked bootloader with this method ?
Title of this topic is confusing, it seems that you need BL unlocked to get root.
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No you will lose root if you flash ftf on locked BL, you will need to root again using whichever method you used previously. If you flash an ftf file on ANY bootloader locked or unlocked it resets your phone to the contents of the ftf file.

Fictional Reality said:
No you will lose root if you flash ftf on locked BL, you will need to root again using whichever method you used previously. If you flash an ftf file on ANY bootloader locked or unlocked it resets your phone to the contents of the ftf file.
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And which is the method to root this version with BL??

hv6478 said:
P.S. I'm guessing for those with locked BLs, we can use PRFCreator and that FTF from Xperifirm to create a flashable, pre-rooted MM ROM...anyone tried? My Z3c is currently bricked (hopefully fixable) so I can't test at the moment.
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I'm giving it a try so I'll let you know.
EDIT: Admittedly I haven't got a clue how to use prfcreator but I tried and whilst it flashed there was no root or recovery.
2nd EDIT: XDR doesn't work on MM yet. I'll give TWRP a try.
TWRP 3.0.2 for Z3C https://dl.twrp.me/z3c/twrp-3.0.2-0-z3c.img.html

Buleste said:
I'm giving it a try so I'll let you know.
EDIT: Admittedly I haven't got a clue how to use prfcreator but I tried and whilst it flashed there was no root or recovery.
2nd EDIT: XDR doesn't work on MM yet. I'll give TWRP a try.
TWRP 3.0.2 for Z3C https://dl.twrp.me/z3c/twrp-3.0.2-0-z3c.img.html
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Nice that sounds promising, at least it worked with the .zip that you created!
Which version of SuperSU are you using?
Thanks,
hv

hv6478 said:
Nice that sounds promising, at least it worked with the .zip that you created!
Which version of SuperSU are you using?
Thanks,
hv
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I'm using BETA-SuperSU-v2.71-20160331103524.zip
However I was looking at the PRFCreator thread and it looks like if you add Recroot v2 as the SuperSU it should work. Not sure if it will give a recovery though.
EDIT: Okay. Didn't install the SuperSU binary properly but Kingroot could install the root though. Tried to remove it and replace with SuperSU and got a bootloop. However I have a cunning plan.

Xperia Z3 Compact - UB
I could not get TWRP recovery with the fastboot method.
I tried to install several "recoverys" but none are installed.
Help me please.

Buleste said:
I'm using BETA-SuperSU-v2.71-20160331103524.zip
However I was looking at the PRFCreator thread and it looks like if you add Recroot v2 as the SuperSU it should work. Not sure if it will give a recovery though.
EDIT: Okay. Didn't install the SuperSU binary properly but Kingroot could install the root though. Tried to remove it and replace with SuperSU and got a bootloop. However I have a cunning plan.
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I love the sound of progress!

rvnlvrz said:
So the OFFICIAL 6.0.1 is already out and this is not the BETA version. It's for consumer release.
So how do you get to this eh?
NOTES: Flashtool can be used for both LB/UB. You won't lose DRM keys or unlock bootloader if you flash via flashtool.
1. Install Flashtool (get it here: http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php).
2. There is a XperiFirm option there which would allow you to download official FTF files.
3. Navigate your way to Z3 Compact and grab the D5803 version US Variant (since this is configured for GLOBAL-LTE but i might still need to test bands). Or just grab anything you want there as long as it's version: 23.5.A.0.570
3. Flash using flashmode (hit the lightning icon there).
Now there's this "WIPE" Box, you have 2 options!
- Check User data and App logs and hit flash -- this will factory reset phone so you better have a backup!
- Leave them UNCHECKED if you want to retain your apps from your previous STOCK ROM. (might automatically uninstall incompatible apps in the process).
Once it asks for your device to be connected. Do as it says (power down, then hold the vol. down button as you plug the phone in).
-- this should start flashing.
4. After the process you may now boot the phone and there you have it!
-- Things below require unlocked BL --
If you want root, you can use fastboot and TWRP 3.X (I've tested the TWRP version 3.0.2 on the 6.0.1 beta before)
send this command on fastboot:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery <your twrp img here>
and hit enter. It must return 'OKAY'.
Unplug phone then boot into recovery and flash your SuperSU.zip
https://download.chainfire.eu/924/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v2.68-20160228150503.zip
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It doesn't work, I have trying out for a while, but fastboot doesn't flash anything

hv6478 said:
I love the sound of progress!
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We have progress of sorts.
With prf creator add superSU and create the prerooted ROM.
In TWRP Wipe everything but SDcard and OTG
Install pre rooted ROM
Then Install RICDefieat.zip, byeselinux_flashable.zip, and BusyBox-v1.24.1-Stericson.zip
Power off the phone.
Open Flashtool
Load ftf of .570 and check the Exclude System box and flash the phone
Install TWRP using Z3C_MM_TWRP_Recovery_V2_By_Serajr
And that should be it.
Managed to get everything working bar the TWRP but I think that was my fault.
A download file of everything you need bar the ROM.

Buleste said:
We have progress of sorts.
With prf creator add superSU and create the prerooted ROM.
In TWRP Wipe everything but SDcard and OTG
Install pre rooted ROM
Then Install RICDefieat.zip, byeselinux_flashable.zip, and BusyBox-v1.24.1-Stericson.zip
Power off the phone.
Open Flashtool
Load ftf of .570 and check the Exclude System box and flash the phone
Install TWRP using Z3C_MM_TWRP_Recovery_V2_By_Serajr
And that should be it.
Managed to get everything working bar the TWRP but I think that was my fault.
A download file of everything you need bar the ROM.
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Worked?

marlontravagli said:
Worked?
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It seems to be working for me at the moment. Even TWRP.
Edit: TWRP is unstable and sometimes becomes unavailable . If that happens just find SGP621-RICDefeat.zip to enable R/W again and reinstall.

Buleste said:
We have progress of sorts.
With prf creator add superSU and create the prerooted ROM.
In TWRP Wipe everything but SDcard and OTG
Install pre rooted ROM
Then Install RICDefieat.zip, byeselinux_flashable.zip, and BusyBox-v1.24.1-Stericson.zip
Power off the phone.
Open Flashtool
Load ftf of .570 and check the Exclude System box and flash the phone
Install TWRP using Z3C_MM_TWRP_Recovery_V2_By_Serajr
And that should be it.
Managed to get everything working bar the TWRP but I think that was my fault.
A download file of everything you need bar the ROM.
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ok...this sims to be right, thanks

superpipo said:
ok...this sims to be right, thanks
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It seems that updating busybox to 1.24.1 stericson stops R/W permissions and the ability to access TWRP however it is easily fixed.

Can't boot into recovery mode anymore (Xperia Z2 23.5.A.1.291)

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Phone info: Xperia Z2
Version : Marshmallow 6.0.1 (23.5.A.1.291)
Rooted : yes
Bootloader : locked
TWRP : yes
Was flashed from computer.
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Problem:
1. Hello I rooted my Xperia Z2 with this method -> https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/tool-rooting-23-5-1-291-supersu-t3437280 (did the exact same steps)
2. My phone successfully booted in TWRP recovery and I managed to root it without any problem.
3. So because I thought I had no problems I decided to install few apps : Trickster MOD, Smart Booster, Root Explorer, Quick reboot, BetterBatteryStats, eMMC check. everything went right.
4. so I found a thread on how to install Xposed 3.1.1 on my phone, so I installed the apk, and when I tried to reboot in recovery it went into a loop and came back on ''Sony logo'' everytime I tried. I'm still able to use my phone, I just can't go into recovery.
Solutions I have tried :
* Reinstalled TWRP from computer (same source as above).
* Installed TWRP from Rashr app.
* Booted recovery from Quick Reboot app.
All failed.
This is stressing me out, I hope I didn't break it! I stopped trying so I don't make it worse than it is.
Any help is very appreciated
NOTE : I'm not as good as you guys, if you don't mind explaining things to me with steps that would be very nice!

Jay969 said:
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Phone info: Xperia Z2
Version : Marshmallow 6.0.1 (23.5.A.1.291)
Rooted : yes
Bootloader : locked
TWRP : yes
Was flashed from computer.
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Problem:
1. Hello I rooted my Xperia Z2 with this method -> https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/tool-rooting-23-5-1-291-supersu-t3437280 (did the exact same steps)
2. My phone successfully booted in TWRP recovery and I managed to root it without any problem.
3. So because I thought I had no problems I decided to install few apps : Trickster MOD, Smart Booster, Root Explorer, Quick reboot, BetterBatteryStats, eMMC check. everything went right.
4. so I found a thread on how to install Xposed 3.1.1 on my phone, so I installed the apk, and when I tried to reboot in recovery it went into a loop and came back on ''Sony logo'' everytime I tried. I'm still able to use my phone, I just can't go into recovery.
Solutions I have tried :
* Reinstalled TWRP from computer (same source as above).
* Installed TWRP from Rashr app.
* Booted recovery from Quick Reboot app.
All failed.
This is stressing me out, I hope I didn't break it! I stopped trying so I don't make it worse than it is.
Any help is very appreciated
NOTE : I'm not as good as you guys, if you don't mind explaining things to me with steps that would be very nice!
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Just flash .291 ftf using flashtools
You can find steps if you search it on xda
If you didn't found anything i will explain it to you
And another thing you can find .291 ftf on Google just search " .291 ftf for Xperia z2"
And remember if you have D6502 model download ftf for d6502 if you have d6503 download ftf for that

I'm already flashed d6503,. 291... I achieved to boot in twrp once but thats about it. Unless you suggest me to flash again?
/e : if yes, do I take the one included in this? https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/tool-rooting-23-5-1-291-supersu-t3437280 (that's the one I used before)

Jay969 said:
I'm already flashed d6503,. 291... I achieved to boot in twrp once but thats about it. Unless you suggest me to flash again?
/e : if yes, do I take the one included in this? https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/tool-rooting-23-5-1-291-supersu-t3437280 (that's the one I used before)
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If your phone goes to bootloop and you have locked bootloader the only way to bring your phone back to live is using flashtools
And no matter where you find the ftf file
(If i get your questions wrong please correct me)

I'm pretty sure you're trying to enter recovery mode the wrong way, this is how you do it.
1. Turn off your phone
2. Press Power button and RELEASE IT when it turns on
3. Wait for it to vibrate and a green led will turn on
4. Press Vol down button till the led color changes to pink
5. That's it, it'll show the TWRP screen.
Hope it helps.

viktorfk said:
I'm pretty sure you're trying to enter recovery mode the wrong way, this is how you do it.
1. Turn off your phone
2. Press Power button and RELEASE IT when it turns on
3. Wait for it to vibrate and a green led will turn on
4. Press Vol down button till the led color changes to pink
5. That's it, it'll show the TWRP screen.
Hope it helps.
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ty for everyone that tried to help me, I really appreciate it!
I guess even with locked bootloader, the actual real fix it this one! you were right, I guess that's because the original recovery mode has a different process to open it. That's why even with ''quick reboot app'' it didn't work... now I feel dumb, this solution worked well! tyvm
last few questions though : since I flashed and installed twrp recovery, 1. is my stock recovery gone? 2. is it safe to factory reset with twrp? 3. If I factory reset with twrp, will it bring back my stock recovery?

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