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[Q] Japanese (AU) version?

What roms will work with the Japanese version of the z3? Specifically for the carrier AU. When I go to model number under settings it says SOL26.

SOL26 Unrootable
scash said:
What roms will work with the Japanese version of the z3? Specifically for the carrier AU. When I go to model number under settings it says SOL26.
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I live in Japan and have the same model. As you said its the Xperia Z3 for Japan and unfortunately it can't be unlocked and is therefore unrootable at present so there are no roms that can be loaded on it. The likelihood of finding some way to unlock it and root it are very very slim.

Blasphemer666 said:
I live in Japan and have the same model. As you said its the Xperia Z3 for Japan and unfortunately it can't be unlocked and is therefore unrootable at present so there are no roms that can be loaded on it. The likelihood of finding some way to unlock it and root it are very very slim.
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CHECK THIS

SOL26 Root! Yay!!
buidoidaihiep said:
CHECK THIS
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Awesome, Buidoihiep! Many thanks for that. :good:
Still a little fearful to try it. Also came across this. If you have a moment have a look. Would like to hear what you think.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujutnA_76kw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NlBY3ScgFA
Really would like to root the SOL26 but still have doubts (DRM Key worries...etc.).
Again, big thanks!

I think the first link you provided is the same way in Here
and the 2nd one is how to unlock sol26 with NSCK code.
the 2nd link and the 1st one is total different.
for evidencing, just look at attachement. Hope this to encourage you

SOL26 Root
buidoidaihiep said:
I think the first link you provided is the same way in Here
and the 2nd one is how to unlock sol26 with NSCK code.
the 2nd link and the 1st one is total different.
for evidencing, just look at attachement. Hope this to encourage you
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Thanks for the encouragement. I was pretty sure the second link was an unlock key for a Docomo-brand SOL26 so was hesitant to use that key.
Correct me if I'm wrong but I think we have the same model and carrier (AU-KDDI?) :highfive:
So, you're recommending that first link root method? If I'm hearing that guy correctly he's rooting without unlocking the bootloader which sounds good to me.
Apparently I can keep my DRM keys and everything else intact by rooting that way. I'm not really interested in trying out new roms or anything (did enough of that when
I still had my HTC Desire HD ) so it seems like the best way to go. I'd be more than grateful for any more advice you can give about rooting our model and again huge
thanks for all your help. If you're ever in Kyoto I'll buy you a beer!

Blasphemer666 said:
Thanks for the encouragement. I was pretty sure the second link was an unlock key for a Docomo-brand SOL26 so was hesitant to use that key.
Correct me if I'm wrong but I think we have the same model and carrier (AU-KDDI?) :highfive:
So, you're recommending that first link root method? If I'm hearing that guy correctly he's rooting without unlocking the bootloader which sounds good to me.
Apparently I can keep my DRM keys and everything else intact by rooting that way. I'm not really interested in trying out new roms or anything (did enough of that when
I still had my HTC Desire HD ) so it seems like the best way to go. I'd be more than grateful for any more advice you can give about rooting our model and again huge
thanks for all your help. If you're ever in Kyoto I'll buy you a beer!
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Yes, I've got SOL26 too
Sure, you can root without unlock bootloader (I wonder how to unlock it because that's impossible with AU-KDDI or carrier model when unlock bootloader status allow = No)
Because you do not unlock bootloader, so no harm to your DRM key.
You must follow as the guide to root because you cannot root directly with AU-KDDI firmware.
By the way, I'm not in Kyoto but in Ho Chi Minh

Cyanogenmod for Z3 international work with Sol26 or not ?

Is sol26 CDMA or GSM phone?

buidoidaihiep said:
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Hi
I have a sol26 then I flashed a global version rom without excluding partition ?
How can I fix it plz
Thanks

mysara saad said:
Hi
I have a sol26 then I flashed a global version rom without excluding partition
How can I fix it plz
Thanks
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try re-flash sol26 partition:

hi my friend can i use this for sol26 6603 , 32gig?

[Q] Root with locked bootloader?

Well, title pretty much says it all... Is there a root method available with a locked bootloader and no custom recovery yet? I'm not too keen on unlocking it and flashing cwm. Why? Cause pretty much everything that I do apply to the same rule: Murphy's law. Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong. So I'm just hoping that there's a simple root method that doesn't involve what I mentioned above.

Sorry @PJMOR for now there isnt a way to root our devices without unlocking the bootloader i tryed a lot of software and just gave up ... If you have time just try all kind of rooting software that could be a way.

Shame... Well, I'll just root this one when it is no longer my primary phone.

PJMOR said:
Shame... Well, I'll just root this one when it is no longer my primary phone.
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If you can unlock it then unlock and root.
Warranty is not that big deal. But check your phone for problems and after sony solved them all then unlock it.
Sent From My Sony Xperia E3 D2212 using XDA app.

Will unlocking it actually allow bootloader unlock to switch from no to yes? I heard it often remains locked because of the carrier

Shady611 said:
Will unlocking it actually allow bootloader unlock to switch from no to yes? I heard it often remains locked because of the carrier
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You bought your phone from carrier or other source.
Sent From My Sony Xperia E3 D2212 using XDA app.

vinay said:
You bought your phone from carrier or other source.
Sent From My Sony Xperia E3 D2212 using XDA app.
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Its carrier branded and locked but it wasnt purchased direct from the network operator.

Shady611 said:
Its carrier branded and locked but it wasnt purchased direct from the network operator.
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Remmember this.
If you want to unlock phone, never ever buy carrier branded sony phone,s
Actually phone is permenent locked by carrier.
I seen that even flashing non carrier ftf file phone stays like that.
Carrier modded phone,s are locked by ta partation i think. Because bootloader is same for both.
BTW,
Why can,t we make fake ftf file.
Anyone know,s
Sent From My Sony Xperia E3 D2212 using XDA app.

vinay said:
BTW,
Why can,t we make fake ftf file.
Anyone know,s
Sent From My Sony Xperia E3 D2212 using XDA app.
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I've seen it somewhere on github, that Sony uses some unique siganture verfication of whatever, and it isn't a thing that a developer can discover and use.
Or go ask jerpelea, but he won't share with us, otherwise he would get sacked

Vynikal said:
I've seen it somewhere on github, that Sony uses some unique siganture verfication of whatever, and it isn't a thing that a developer can discover and use.
Or go ask jerpelea, but he won't share with us, otherwise he would get sacked
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I,ve seen whenever i flash ftf there is a file called loader.sin which is flashed even if we only want to flash single partation.
Maby he wont get sacked if he just revail the secret in PM.
Does sony pack every partation.sin with some trick or it is loader.sin which send information about size of partation or something else.
Sent From My Sony Xperia E3 D2212 using XDA app.

vinay said:
Remmember this.
If you want to unlock phone, never ever buy carrier branded sony phone,s
Actually phone is permenent locked by carrier.
I seen that even flashing non carrier ftf file phone stays like that.
Carrier modded phone,s are locked by ta partation i think. Because bootloader is same for both.
BTW,
Why can,t we make fake ftf file.
Anyone know,s
Sent From My Sony Xperia E3 D2212 using XDA app.
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It simply came to the price, the price difference between carrier and unlocked was a 3rd more so budget restraint forced me to have a carrier branded although wont be doing it again as I need root. I'm even considering replacing it completely due to no current root possibility.

Shady611 said:
It simply came to the price, the price difference between carrier and unlocked was a 3rd more so budget restraint forced me to have a carrier branded although wont be doing it again as I need root. I'm even considering replacing it completely due to no current root possibility.
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And even carrier branded phones have more bloatware,s
Maby Like sony had to add unlockability to bootloader maby carrier brand,s do same after increasing demand for unlock.
Sent From My Sony Xperia E3 D2212 using XDA app.

I bought my E3 from Vodafone, but it is "almost" uncustomized and bootloader unlockable.

Ok guys, I have some good news. In the last days I had access to a Xperia E3 dual (the D2212 variant) and after some digging I found a FTF with an old enough kernel, one that should be compatible with giefroot. I contacted @zxz0O0 and he provided me a new version of getroot (the main component from giefroot) and it successfully got root access but failed in the last part of the exploit (actually installing SuperSU to system partition) due the Sony protections built into the kernel (yes, that damn ric thing).
After messing up a little, I managed to get SuperSU install working, so, in other words, my brother is now using a fully rooted Xperia E3 dual, with locked bootloader! Since it involves modifying giefroot package in a way that may make it incompatible with currently supported devices (Xperia Z3 series, etc), I'm waiting for @zxz0O0 approval and permission before releasing this modified giefroot version, but in the meantime I'm preparing some tutorials and required FTFs in order to get the exploit running and then updating to the latest firmware without losing root access, but I'm too excited and needed to share this with someone!
Note: at the moment this works only with the MSM8226 variants (D2202, D2212), but I'm working with @zxz0O0 in order to provide support for MSM8926 variants (D2203, D2206, D2243) as well. Stay tuned

Vynikal said:
I've seen it somewhere on github, that Sony uses some unique siganture verfication of whatever, and it isn't a thing that a developer can discover and use.
Or go ask jerpelea, but he won't share with us, otherwise he would get sacked
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Making ftf is possible see this thread

vinay said:
Making ftf is possible see this thread
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I remember this method was on 2010 devices, but I haven't seen it on any other devices, so I assume it's not possible. If it was possible, someone would already make a guide or sth.

mbc07 said:
Ok guys, I have some good news. In the last days I had access to a Xperia E3 dual (the D2212 variant) and after some digging I found a FTF with an old enough kernel, one that should be compatible with giefroot. I contacted @zxz0O0 and he provided me a new version of getroot (the main component from giefroot) and it successfully got root access but failed in the last part of the exploit (actually installing SuperSU to system partition) due the Sony protections built into the kernel (yes, that damn ric thing).
After messing up a little, I managed to get SuperSU install working, so, in other words, my brother is now using a fully rooted Xperia E3 dual, with locked bootloader! Since it involves modifying giefroot package in a way that may make it incompatible with currently supported devices (Xperia Z3 series, etc), I'm waiting for @zxz0O0 approval and permission before releasing this modified giefroot version, but in the meantime I'm preparing some tutorials and required FTFs in order to get the exploit running and then updating to the latest firmware without losing root access, but I'm too excited and needed to share this with someone!
Note: at the moment this works only with the MSM8226 variants (D2202, D2212), but I'm working with @zxz0O0 in order to provide support for MSM8926 variants (D2203, D2206, D2243) as well. Stay tuned
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Tooo excited :sly: and eagerly waiting for your guide GOOD JOB :thumbup: KEEP GOING

Meanwhile I tried to root with RootGenius http://rootgenius.com/
This works on E4 (!!), but it miserably failed on E3
You can try it, but beware of malware, this page doesn't seem much legit.
Our device seems to be toughly resilient...

Just a quick update, @zxz0O0 approved my modified version and I confirmed it works with MSM8926 variants (D2203, D2206, D2243) as well. I'm finishing a complete guide and updating Nicki Root (a script I made for Xperia M that will be needed in the procedure too), it should be live soon. In the meantime, you guys can start downloading the exploitable firmwares I just finished uploading, this one for D2202 and D2212 (MSM8226 variants) or this one for D2203, D2206 and D2243 (MSM8926 variants), they're vital part of the process and will be required to get root...

mbc07 said:
Just a quick update, @zxz0O0 approved my modified version and I confirmed it works with MSM8926 variants (D2203, D2206, D2243) as well. I'm finishing a complete guide and updating Nicki Root (a script I made for Xperia M that will be needed in the procedure too), it should be live soon. In the meantime, you guys can start downloading the exploitable firmwares I just finished uploading, this one for D2202 and D2212 (MSM8226 variants) or this one for D2203, D2206 and D2243 (MSM8926 variants), they're vital part of the process and will be required to get root...
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This waiting is killing me, please post it!! :silly:

D6603 from Sony Store in US no Lollipop

I have a D6603 from the Sony Store running on AT&T. I still haven't received the Lollipop update OTA, or on Sony Companion. I don't want to push it through from XperiaFirmware, as I'm scared to brick it. Any reason why the OTA still hasn't come over?

Hapapake said:
I have a D6603 from the Sony Store running on AT&T. I still haven't received the Lollipop update OTA, or on Sony Companion. I don't want to push it through from XperiaFirmware, as I'm scared to brick it. Any reason why the OTA still hasn't come over?
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Usually the service providers are slow to push updates, sometimes not at all. I am sure your device shall get the OTA but it would take a bit more time. Stay patient.
If you wish to flash Lollipop now, I suggest you do it with a flashtool. However, make sure you use device specific FTF or you will brick your phone.
If you still have questions, quote for a reply
Good Luck

Hnk1 said:
Usually the service providers are slow to push updates, sometimes not at all. I am sure your device shall get the OTA but it would take a bit more time. Stay patient.
If you wish to flash Lollipop now, I suggest you do it with a flashtool. However, make sure you use device specific FTF or you will brick your phone.
If you still have questions, quote for a reply
Good Luck
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The Z3 is unlocked from the Sony Store. AT&T doesn't even offer the phone so it shouldn't have to go through AT&T for them to push the update.

Hapapake said:
The Z3 is unlocked from the Sony Store. AT&T doesn't even offer the phone so it shouldn't have to go through AT&T for them to push the update.
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Before I can answer further, I need more details.
Are you rooted or on unlocked bootloader
What is your device's model number ?

Hnk1 said:
Before I can answer further, I need more details.
Are you rooted or on unlocked bootloader
What is your device's model number ?
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Not rooted or unlocked in anyway.
Model D6603 Build 23.0.A.2.93
Currently on Android 4.4.4

Hapapake said:
Not rooted or unlocked in anyway.
Model D6603 Build 23.0.A.2.93
Currently on Android 4.4.4
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I suggest you take a look at this thread
Quote me if you still have a query.
forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/guide-d6603-23-1-0-690-lollipop-update-t3061768

Odd, I have every z3 variant from Sony.com ver to Japan docomo ver and other than the dual sim model, all are on most current 5.0 now...maybe try removing the sim and attempt update notice via wifi only?
I update all of mine with no sim.

Hnk1 said:
I suggest you take a look at this thread
Quote me if you still have a query.
forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/guide-d6603-23-1-0-690-lollipop-update-t3061768
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Thanks, but I'm not sure how that thread relates. That seems to be about the D6633

DZH1 said:
Odd, I have every z3 variant from Sony.com ver to Japan docomo ver and other than the dual sim model, all are on most current 5.0 now...maybe try removing the sim and attempt update notice via wifi only?
I update all of mine with no sim.
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Do you have to leave the SIM card out for a long period of time? I left it out for an hour or so, no update, and tried connecting to Sony Companion with no SIM and still nothing.

Hapapake said:
Thanks, but I'm not sure how that thread relates. That seems to be about the D6633
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I'm afraid I thought you had D6633..
This is for your device :
forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/d6603-d6603customized-ncb1288-553123-1-t3056543
forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/d6603-5-0-2-flashable-stock-23-1-0-690-t3056361

Downgrade E6653 from MM to LP?

Hello everyone! Seems we're going to get root soon on locked bootloader in lollipop, so we can backup the TA partition before unlocking. The question is, can we downgrade from MM to LP without unlocking the bootloader?

You know how google, do you? You can, download the Firmware and flash it via Flashtool.

ali112 said:
You know how google, do you? You can, download the Firmware and flash it via Flashtool.
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Yes, I did google. Saw a couple of post about the Z5P, but I'm comming from motorola and they are a little bit special when it comes to downgrade, because of the bootloader. So I want to be sure because I have almost zero exprecience with sony.
Anyway, no need to be rude. Thanks!

You can downgrade with no problems bootloader locked or not as the above poster said flashtool and xperifirm is your friend. I don't have access to links atm
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zippy01 said:
You can downgrade with no problems bootloader locked or not as the above poster said flashtool and xperifirm is your friend. I don't have access to links atm
Sent from my Xperia™ Z5 using Tapatalk
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No problem, thanks, I got that tools.. alredy used them to flash marshmallow :good:

lionelbac said:
No problem, thanks, I got that tools.. alredy used them to flash marshmallow :good:
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Glad you're sorted enjoy ??
Sent from my Sony Xperia Z5 using XDA Labs

I'm new to this forum so please forgive me. When I bought my Z5 from Vodafone UK, it was running Lollipop 5.1.1 and ran all the apps I wanted flawlessly. Since the update to Marshmallow, ACR and NetVu ObserVer now do not, the developer of ACR cannot work around this so I need to back date the firmware. I have downloaded XperiFirm and Flashtool but can only find 32.0.A.6.200 for EE. I would have preferred the stock Vodafone firmware, but will the EE one do?

any firmware will do as long as those apps work. some branded firmwares have differnt splash screens. thats pretty much the only difference

Thanks for your reply, I'm not bothered about any splash screen but something I noticed is a file named simlock. As EE lock their phones to their network only I take it this file needs omitting?
Regards, John.

Updating to 23.5.A.1.291 for Xperia Z3 D6653 (1288-4394)

Hey there,
I own a Sony Xperia Z3 D6653 (1288-4394 variant), and it looks like Sony forgot to release the 23.5.A.1.291 firmware update for this variant, which is kind of a bummer since they don't answer my emails.
My phone isn't rooted, and I was wondering if there's a way I can update my firmware without wiping my phone clean.
Thanks!

I own a D6605 with that firmware through OTA update.
Have you searched/selected the correct model at the Sony Support site?
I would recommend to look for it, and maybe specify my model number, and download it yourself.
At the supportsite theres also a tool which has to option to install this update (flash) without wiping your phone. Search this forum for details, as i'm writing this down from memory. They used this method on Z(1) and Z2 before.

desheh said:
Hey there,
I own a Sony Xperia Z3 D6653 (1288-4394 variant), and it looks like Sony forgot to release the 23.5.A.1.291 firmware update for this variant, which is kind of a bummer since they don't answer my emails.
My phone isn't rooted, and I was wondering if there's a way I can update my firmware without wiping my phone clean.
Thanks!
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What's so special about that TW build? Bands?
Any of the other .291 don't match: https://xpericheck.com/device/D6653 ?