Hey,
I got an Xperia Z3, latest lollipop update 5.1.1 no root or unlocked bootloader. The phone is locked from factory, checked on sony site to unlock it and i cannot, it says in the phone menu when i enter that code that i cannot unlock it.
So the question is: is there any sound mod like the ones already here on xda, but an apk like so i could just install like a normal app? Or if there is no posibility whatsoever is there any chance i can root the phone without using sony website? Been trying to find tutorials but to be honest i do not know what to look for. Everything i found i had to check with sony site at some point and that doesn't work for me.
You should try a music player apk bro, I recommend the full version ore pro version of that player.. It should do the trick..
Goodluck
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[Q] rooted>unlocked bootloader>installed Custom Rom> back to original rom>guarantee?
I bought the sony xperia Z a year ago. I didnot like the Sony version of android so I rooted the phone, unlocked the bootloader and installed AOKP and afterwards cyanogenmod. After one year I thought of moving back to sony's android version and installed it with sony flash tool. Now my Smartphone's bootloader is locked and it is not rooted.
Now I have speaker problem with my phone. I had the guarantee for 2 years, so I still have time. But will I still get the guarantee and get repaired for free.
Well the bootloader is relocked and its unroofed and has a pure stock firmware so it should be repairable. Just send it in and see where it goes.
All the best
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Nope, your guarantee is broken.
Today I got my mobile back. They send back my mobile back. They said my guarantee is broken because I donot have original android ROM installed. I used the flashtool to install the original Android but they knew it, I did something with my mobile. :crying:
soulme said:
Today I got my mobile back. They send back my mobile back. They said my guarantee is broken because I donot have original android ROM installed. I used the flashtool to install the original Android but they knew it, I did something with my mobile. :crying:
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Well that's what you call bad luck, Anyway can you still retry to send it back? Or did the register all the devices sended to them.
First : Is your bootloader locked again? and did you fully unroot it instead of temp unroot?
Second : Is it the stock rom and not a rom that looks like a stock rom? Like a tweaked one.
Fantassy123 said:
Well that's what you call bad luck, Anyway can you still retry to send it back? Or did the register all the devices sended to them.
First : Is your bootloader locked again? and did you fully unroot it instead of temp unroot?
Second : Is it the stock rom and not a rom that looks like a stock rom? Like a tweaked one.
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First: yes bootloader is locked and the phone is unrooted.
Second: It is a stock ROM. I used the Flash tool from sony. I was even able to install the update from update manager from sony to android 4.3
Does the xperia Z have a flash counter? That could be what tipped them off.
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Does the xperia Z have a flash counter? That could be what tipped them off.
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Yeah you are right. May be there is the Flash counter, But I am not sure.
Hi.
Apologies for the obvious question, but I can't get past content-free articles and I can't find anything useful with my weak google-fu.
Now that the Lolipop is officially out for Z3 (and other phones) what is the best way for me to install on a on unrooted phone?
My device is unlocked D6633 Z3 dual sim (with no carrier restrictions) and I also have Mac + Sony Bridge installed and I have downloaded the Baltic image for Z3, but it's the right one - it is for D6603.
Is there an image for D6633 available?
Can someone point me to the right tutorial?
Is there a way to force Z3 to download the update, or to point it to an update?
I don't have any data on the phone yet, so I don't mind losing any settings, but once I upgrade, I would rather this was an official image that I can continue getting updates for.
The first thing I'd do would be backup the DRM keys.
After that, you need not worry about messing up and it makes everything a lot less risky.
If you have stock firmware, you could just flash the baltic image over and all should be well. But better wait for another opinion, I don't have that much experience with Sony phones, maybe there's a danger lurking...
yasockie said:
Hi.
Apologies for the obvious question, but I can't get past content-free articles and I can't find anything useful with my weak google-fu.
Now that the Lolipop is officially out for Z3 (and other phones) what is the best way for me to install on a on unrooted phone?
My device is unlocked Z3 dual sim (with no carrier restrictions) and I also have Mac + Sony Bridge installed and I have downloaded the Baltic image for Z3, but not sure if it's the right one.
Can someone point me to the right tutorial?
Is there a way to force Z3 to download the update, or to point it to an update?
I don't have any data on the phone yet, so I don't mind losing any settings, but once I upgrade, I would rather this was an official image that I can continue getting updates for.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/development/d6603-5-0-2-flashable-stock-23-1-0-690-t3056361
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/development/d6603-5-0-2-flashable-stock-23-1-0-690-t3056361
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Thanks for the quick replies but my phone is not rooted and also D6633 not 6603. If possible, I'd rather not root, don't see the point in my case, to be honest. The linked guide requires some Wiindows software to root. Unfortunately I don't have access to a Windows machine today.
Given that the offiicial, signed images are out, do I really need to root, what's the advantage?
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Thanks for the quick replies but my phone is not rooted and also D6633 not 6603. If possible, I'd rather not root, don't see the point in my case, to be honest. The linked guide requires some Wiindows software to root. Unfortunately I don't have access to a Windows machine today.
Given that the offiicial, signed images are out, do I really need to root, what's the advantage?
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You can't install firmware from D6603 on D6633.
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You can't install firmware from D6603 on D6633.
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That's what I'm saying - the link OP posted is for D6603 firmware.
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That's what I'm saying - the link OP posted is for D6603 firmware.
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So you must wait for an update for your device.
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So you must wait for an update for your device.
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Sorry yes I missed that you were referring to the dual sim model, I miss read it.
So once the update becomes available, download a FTF for your phone, then flash that using flashtool straight over top, search for details on how to use flashtool. You don't need to be rooted, there are pinned references in the Z3 sections
Hello. My xperia m2 says that there are no updates and the phone is up to date but it's with android 4.4.2. Theres 1 secound delay in the sound when I play games or use downloaded apps like youtube also the audio doesn't sound very good. To fix that I need to update the android version but I cant. I connected the phone to my computer and updated it with sony PC companion but the version is still 4.4.2. What should I do? I don't want to use flashtools or anything. I think it's the phone's fault for that and I should give it back to the place where I bought it so they can fix that. The phone is brand new and they already changed my camera because it wasn't working. So what should I do?
I suppose it has to do with the Country of your phone and/or if it is branded. IF after using PC Companion it's still with 4.4.2 I'm afraid your best (and only) option is to use Flashtool. Not sure how it works if it is branded though, you may need to to something to be able to de-brand it.
Well, actually try first to check if 4.4.4 is available in this way:
- Dial *#*#7378423#*#* (*#*#service#*#*)
- Check the number in Service Info/SW Info/Customization version. You just need the xxxx-yyyy part
- Downdload and install Flashtool (it's small. You just need it for checking)
- Run Flashtool
- Go to Devices/Check Updates
- Select your phone double clicking on the id xxxx-yyyy you have got before.
- If the version is 18.3.C (like the one for 3 UK) there is no 4.4.4. the latest ROM is 4.4.2. It must be 18.3.1.C for 4.4.4
My is branded from T-mobile, and i flashed CE ftf to debrande, everything is good except i don't have extra apps that T-mobile puts in. As i know your safe flashing ftf cos it's official Sony's software, just using Flashtool instead of PC Companion and you won't lose warranty, as long as you don't unlock bootloader.
Good Luck.
Xperia M2 D2303 on K.K. 4.4.4
Do I install the flashtool on my computer or on my phone?
foxymount said:
Do I install the flashtool on my computer or on my phone?
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Obviously on the computer. It's needed to flash the phones from it. Just google it, you find it immediately. Then if you decide to flash a generic 4.4.4 FTF just search around. There are dozens of guides in the Internet.
Alright thanks for your support guys
Hi xda developers, I'm a new z3 user (D6633) running lollipop 5.1.1 , and I want to root my z3 to use titanium Backup,
1) I'm afraid that if I root my z3, I won't be able to update to marshmallow when it arrives, I also read somewhere that I still can update but will lose drm (I don't know what that is )
2) is there a way to unroot, to install the official update ?
Please explain in details and provide links if you could, cus I'm totally new on Sony
Any advice is appreciated
Im sure there will be a pre-rooted stock ROM for dl as soon after M. hits. Depends if one need to flash other things as well like firmware etc. but these things are included in the same FTF. I have gone through a few Android versions and things usually works out fine in a short matter of time.
If you absolutely want to go full stock, just flash a stock FTF from http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/ftf-stock-firmwares-xperia-z3-models-t2886061
Using Flashtool.
So I recently rooted my XPERIA Z3v device, and I have decided to unroot it (don't bother trying to convince me to keep the root, I am far beyond your rhetorical questions) and I rooted with the mobile version of kingoapp.com root. When I attempt to unroot my device, neither the computer software nor the app itself are unable to unroot the device. Honestly, I regret ever rooting, and being the rookie I am, I just want to unroot my device so I can go about normal life.
Can someone please help me? I am on the edge of **** right now.
Flash a stock FTF using flashtool or force a software repair using PCCompanion
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Flash a stock FTF using flashtool or force a software repair using PCCompanion
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Can you provide links for FTF and such? Sorry for the pestering, it's late at night and I just want to go to bed.
PC Companion refuses to acknowledge that the Z3v exists, Sony lacks support for it.
http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
You can download the FTF using flashtool as well.
I am pretty sure PCCompanion provides support for the Z3v
Trust me, the XPERIA Z3v lacks any support from Sony. It is basically the basterd child of the Sony smartphone division. Pc Companion won't work for this, I have tried many times.
As for the FTF, I don't see any D6708 model firmwares there, is my feeble newbie mind missing something?
On another note again, I will be willing to keep the root access, it's just that I attempt to replace the Kinguser SU app, and superSU can't seem to update it's binary to do so. Any help there?
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Trust me, the XPERIA Z3v lacks any support from Sony. It is basically the basterd child of the Sony smartphone division. Pc Companion won't work for this, I have tried many times.
As for the FTF, I don't see any D6708 model firmwares there, is my feeble newbie mind missing something?
On another note again, I will be willing to keep the root access, it's just that I attempt to replace the Kinguser SU app, and superSU can't seem to update it's binary to do so. Any help there?
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what firmware version are you looking for? LL or LP
Original KK firmware here: http://firmwaremobile.com/index.php/xperiadownload/file/262-z3-v
I can't find the LP leaked firmware. I believe you can download it using xperifirm and create the ftf using the flash tool.
I am looking for firmware 23.0.E.1.44. I found a supposed compatible firmware on Sony's website, but the boot unlocking and flashing seems to be a bit out of my range when it comes to understanding. (Kitkat 4.4.4)
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I am looking for firmware 23.0.E.1.44. I found a supposed compatible firmware on Sony's website, but the boot unlocking and flashing seems to be a bit out of my range when it comes to understanding. (Kitkat 4.4.4)
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can't unlock the bootloader on the z3v so don't worry about that. You'll have to use the flashtool to flash the KK firmware I linked above then take the OTA to .44