[Completed] Basic modding info for a noob on rooted Xperia Z3 ... - XDA Assist

Hi people. I am new to this game. I have rooted xperia z3 (kitkat 4.4.4), locked bootloader, cwm/twrp/philz installed, T/A partition backed up.
I am going to ask a series of questions and hope that someone has the patience to answer (some of) them. I'm trying to get an overview of what is possible and what is dangerous.
1)Can I flash stock firmware without unlocking bootloader? Or does flashing always need unlocked BL?
2)Is there a way to update to Lollipop without losing root?
3)If I unlock BL and flash a custom rom can I then reinstall apps and data backed up with Titanium?
4)What happens if I restore my T/A partition whilst running custom rom. Will camera function be restored/improved?
5)If I'm running a custom rom can I enter recovery on startup in the usual way and reinstall a backed-up image of stock rom and data (nandroid??) in the usual way?
6)If the answer to 5) is 'yes', when do I restore T/A partition?
7)If the answer to 5) is 'no', how do I get back to rooted stock rom, locked BL and DRM keys intact?
8)Should I just forget about all that and install Xposed...?
I hope it's ok to ask that lot. I wait with bated breath and thanks in advance...

Hi, thank you for using XDA Assist. It looks like you know where your device's specific forum is. But just in case it's here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3 That is the best place to ask your questions as they are the experts on your device.

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Please help me Unblock bootloader for Samsung Galaxy Player 5.0 YP-G70 International

Hi Guys,
I don't know if this is the right section to post this question, I'm new in the forum.
I just kept my ex boyfriend tablet and now I'm experimenting with it, but I have a few questions:
If I want to use Odin to flash a custom kernel , let's say rj's Kernel, do I need to have the bootloader unlocked ?
How do I unlock the boot loader for Samsung Galaxy Player 5.0 International version ?
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Do I need the bootloader unlocked to install a recovery and then do a Nandroid backup and then install a custom kernel ?
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karinaTovar said:
Hi Guys,
I don't know if this is the right section to post this question, I'm new in the forum.
I just kept my ex boyfriend tablet and now I'm experimenting with it, but I have a few questions:
If I want to use Odin to flash a custom kernel , let's say rj's Kernel, do I need to have the bootloader unlocked ?
How do I unlock the boot loader for Samsung Galaxy Player 5.0 International version ?
Could you please help me Unlock the bootloader ? Could you please explain if I need the bootloader unlocked to install a custom kernel with ODIN ?
Do I need the bootloader unlocked to install a recovery and then do a Nandroid backup and then install a custom kernel ?
Device:
Samsung Galaxy Player 5.0 - YP-G70 International version.
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To flash a ROM or recovery and do a NAndroid backup you need an unlocked bootloader.
To unlock your bootloader, use this Windows program: http://www.mediafire.com/?f3gi19g1zz3frg3
I hope this helps you, but don't forget, with unlocking your bootloader, all your data will be erased!
karinaTovar said:
Hi Guys,
I don't know if this is the right section to post this question, I'm new in the forum.
I just kept my ex boyfriend tablet and now I'm experimenting with it, but I have a few questions:
If I want to use Odin to flash a custom kernel , let's say rj's Kernel, do I need to have the bootloader unlocked ?
How do I unlock the boot loader for Samsung Galaxy Player 5.0 International version ?
Could you please help me Unlock the bootloader ? Could you please explain if I need the bootloader unlocked to install a custom kernel with ODIN ?
Do I need the bootloader unlocked to install a recovery and then do a Nandroid backup and then install a custom kernel ?
Device:
Samsung Galaxy Player 5.0 - YP-G70 International version.
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well with this device im not sure if you need to unlock the bootloader. some need the bootloader unlocked some don't. i would ask in the official forums for the Player http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-player you need to tell them its international as well.
Thanks Guys, it has been really helpful.
Could you please let me know the name of the program I have to use to unlock the bootloader for this device?
I've been reading like crazy and I understood when I unlock all data will be lost, but that's not a problem at all.
Then I would like to flash rj's kernel which comes with Clockworkmod and then from there I would be interested in doing some Nandroid backups and installing cyanogenmod.
In fact I would like to be able to do a backup even before installing a custom kernel so I can preserve the original kernel and android, I installed an application called something like nandroid backup and I managed to do a backup compatible with clockworkmod but the thing is that it skipped the boot and recovery folders, so it makes me think the bootloader is locked.
Please any comments are very welcome.
If there is anyone here from Ft. Lauderdale we could even meet in a mall and do the thing together with the laptop.
Thanks again for all your help honeys
karinaTovar said:
Thanks Guys, it has been really helpful.
Could you please let me know the name of the program I have to use to unlock the bootloader for this device?
I've been reading like crazy and I understood when I unlock all data will be lost, but that's not a problem at all.
Then I would like to flash rj's kernel which comes with Clockworkmod and then from there I would be interested in doing some Nandroid backups and installing cyanogenmod.
In fact I would like to be able to do a backup even before installing a custom kernel so I can preserve the original kernel and android, I installed an application called something like nandroid backup and I managed to do a backup compatible with clockworkmod but the thing is that it skipped the boot and recovery folders, so it makes me think the bootloader is locked.
Please any comments are very welcome.
If there is anyone here from Ft. Lauderdale we could even meet in a mall and do the thing together with the laptop.
Thanks again for all your help honeys
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Like I said your going to want to hit up the official forums but I'm keeping a lookout for a way. There has to be a way if there's custom ROMs already

Rooting or installing rom.

Hello everybody. I am coming from S3 mini and new to sony. I want to ask and seek help for rooting or installing roms. I am not noob but i need some enlightments.
I couldn't find any full guide how to install roms. Is there any Odin like applications and way to backup efs for imei or full backup? Also any chance to brick phone ? thanks for helps..
EDIT: I just want to remove unneded apps and using some root needed apps. So could you also advice me a good lolipop rom with good battery life?
how to root - http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/guide-rootrecovery-how-to-root-install-t3017056
how to flash ftf files - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746
stock firmware - http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/ftf-stock-firmwares-xperia-z3-models-t2886061
pre-rooted flashable zip files - http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/d6603-5-0-2-flashable-stock-23-1-0-690-t3056361
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Information neeeded.

hi, all xda members.
i am newbie for android world.
I am trying to making a new costom rom for my beloved device redmi 2. Currently running Miui6 rooted with bootloader unlocked.
i wanna know that where can i find recovery in my android. ?
i am very curious to know that when i flash a new rom it don't wipe my recovery even all things wiped but recovery doesn't. So i want to know why ?
where the recovery situated in android so that it can't wipe while flashing a new rom. ?
hope u will help.
Thank you all.
Hello..
I think ist better for you to install a custom recovery frist
after that you can make a nandroid backup using the custom recovery...this is important..because you will messed up..it will event android guru messed up their device once a whaile..
after you have the nandroid backup..you can flash any custom ROM for your devices..to find a devices please use the search bar at the top..
after you gain enough knowlage to build a custom ROM you can compile it for your devices..but for starter I highly recommend you to use any custom ROM for your device first
cherees
Thanks for your reply brother.

Help - what's the best way to root D6633?

I just bought a D6633 dual sim z3 and I was going to root but then I found out that Unlocking bootloader wipes DRM keys and so I'm confused on what I should do now?
should I downgrade to kitkat ,root, backup drm, then unlock bootloader? or is there another faster way to just root it on Marshmellow?
As far I know...
Optionally you can backup some important Apps with “Helium“ (from Play Store) to SD or PC - Internal Storage will be wiped by Unlocking the Bootloader...perhaps by Downgrading too, i'm not sure.
Then dowgrade, root, backup TA (DRM)
... with root you could get a custom recovery
and with a custom recovery you could:
-(backup your rooted kitkat rom)
-flash a pre-rooted stock Marshmallow-Rom
so if you want a original Sony Marshmallow OS with root and DRM Keys, there is no need to unlock the bootloader. If you'd like to have Cyanogen or any OS with a custom kernel, unlock it, a locked bootloader would brick your phone.
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