Hello everyone,
I recently bought a Z3 D6643 (build 23.0.A.2.106) that is marketed in Brazil by Claro Telco with DTV (1-seg) receiver. How should I proceed with bootloader unlocking and rooting? I mean, is there anything that affects this specific model regarding BL unlocking and/or rooting? Am I stuck with my stock ROM because of the DTV tuner specifics, or any ROM is supposed to support it?
This is my first Xperia, so I'm a little lost here.
Thanks in advance,
I have no idea whether or not the D6643 can be rooted, as I wasn't actually aware of this particular variant. I do know, however, that you can check whether or not your bootloader can be unlocked by checking the service menu. Enter this code in your dialer:
*#*#7378423#*#*
rafaelbrandao said:
Hello everyone,
I recently bought a Z3 D6643 (build 23.0.A.2.106) that is marketed in Brazil by Claro Telco with DTV (1-seg) receiver. How should I proceed with bootloader unlocking and rooting? I mean, is there anything that affects this specific model regarding BL unlocking and/or rooting? Am I stuck with my stock ROM because of the DTV tuner specifics, or any ROM is supposed to support it?
This is my first Xperia, so I'm a little lost here.
Thanks in advance,
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There's still not a lot of talk about this specific variant since it's only available in Brazil (as far as I know). I have been lurking around here trying to find more information as well (I have one Vivo branded) and from what I can tell you can install the generic D6603 firmwares on it and you only lose the DTV. There's a specific thread regarding bootloader unlocking and rooting but you need to be aware that at this moment this means that you lose your DRM keys if you unlock. So read more about it and make an informed decision if you decide to go ahead because at this moment it's not reversible.
I bought this variant too (but still time to get D6633 dual since I didn't received yet) . My concern is about CM, will FreeXperiaProject be targeted for all variants or only D6603? Any hint about that @jerpelea ? thanks
hey conterraneos,
looking at the white paper by sony, it appears this D6643 is the D6653 with TV funcionality. As the D6653 is widely available, i'm fairly sure that most of the custom rom projects will be compatible with it, and we'll be missing the .apk executable for the TV.
however, when we get to the point where custom roms are available we will hopefully have root already (w/o losing DRM keys that is), and we'll be able to pull the DTV apk from the original Sony firmwares and inject it in any rom that we want. I believe that as long as your kernel supports the TV Tuner (in which case the stock obviously does) all you need is the TV app itself. Many other brazilian variants of flagship phones have TV as well, does anyone here have a past experience on this matter? I'm a user that has just seen the light and will switch from Apple now, so not a lot of Android experience apart from my HP TouchPad tablet.
epic118 said:
I do know, however, that you can check whether or not your bootloader can be unlocked by checking the service menu. Enter this code in your dialer:
*#*#7378423#*#*
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Thank you for the service menu code, it shows that the bootloader can be unlocked.
Apoena said:
There's a specific thread regarding bootloader unlocking and rooting but you need to be aware that at this moment this means that you lose your DRM keys if you unlock. So read more about it and make an informed decision if you decide to go ahead because at this moment it's not reversible.
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I've read some threads and ppl saying that there's an official and an unofficial (Test Point, link below) method for unlocking BL. Using the unofficial would preserve the DRM keys, unfortunately it seems to involve physical wiring so I will not go through that way, at least for now.
Test Point thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1730874
wprpalmeida said:
looking at the white paper by sony, it appears this D6643 is the D6653 with TV funcionality. As the D6653 is widely available, i'm fairly sure that most of the custom rom projects will be compatible with it, and we'll be missing the .apk executable for the TV. however, when we get to the point where custom roms are available we will hopefully have root already (w/o losing DRM keys that is), and we'll be able to pull the DTV apk from the original Sony firmwares and inject it in any rom that we want. I believe that as long as your kernel supports the TV Tuner (in which case the stock obviously does) all you need is the TV app itself.
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So, do you think the D6653 kernel supports the DTV tuner? If so, just pulling the original TV apk would be great.
Thank you guys for all the feedback. I'm in love with Z3! :silly:
rafaelbrandao said:
So, do you think the D6653 kernel supports the DTV tuner? If so, just pulling the original TV apk would be great.
Thank you guys for all the feedback. I'm in love with Z3! :silly:
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The kernel will remain your stock D6643 one. The ROM that would be one for the D6653. It's just a matter of finding out where the drivers for the TV Tuner are located. I would assume they're kernel-based, but I might be wrong. Again, this is my first Android handset, so I'm just speaking on an engineer's PoV.
wprpalmeida said:
The kernel will remain your stock D6643 one. The ROM that would be one for the D6653. It's just a matter of finding out where the drivers for the TV Tuner are located. I would assume they're kernel-based, but I might be wrong. Again, this is my first Android handset, so I'm just speaking on an engineer's PoV.
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There was an galaxy device with tv which someone made possible to work with CM7. I dont know exactly thr device, but searching for Galaxy, TV, CM7 will point you out.
mazbot said:
There was an galaxy device with tv which someone made possible to work with CM7. I dont know exactly thr device, but searching for Galaxy, TV, CM7 will point you out.
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Do you mean the Galaxy SII TV?
epic118 said:
Do you mean the Galaxy SII TV?
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Galaxy S.(i9000b)
Hi,
For root Xperia Z3 D6643 try this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/development/root-stock-kernel-twrp-v01-test-28-09-t2889794
It is working fine in my Xperia Z3 D6643 (23.0.A.2.93), I used KERNEL IMAGE D6653 / D6603 23.0.A.2.93.
Regards
h99178 said:
Hi,
For root Xperia Z3 D6643 try this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/development/root-stock-kernel-twrp-v01-test-28-09-t2889794
It is working fine in my Xperia Z3 D6643 (23.0.A.2.93), I used KERNEL IMAGE D6653 / D6603 23.0.A.2.93.
Regards
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Nice! What about the DTV app? Is it running ok after rooting and replacing kernel image?
h99178 said:
Hi,
For root Xperia Z3 D6643 try this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/development/root-stock-kernel-twrp-v01-test-28-09-t2889794
It is working fine in my Xperia Z3 D6643 (23.0.A.2.93), I used KERNEL IMAGE D6653 / D6603 23.0.A.2.93.
Regards
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Have you bought your phone from Sony?
rafaelbrandao said:
Nice! What about the DTV app? Is it running ok after rooting and replacing kernel image?
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The app is running, but I can't test the DTV because here have no signal (Patagonia Argentina)
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mazbot said:
Have you bought your phone from Sony?
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Phones are produced for Argentina, with the same configuration of Brazil. I work in a company that produces mobile phones for Sony.
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h99178 said:
The app is running, but I can't test the DTV because here have no signal (Patagonia Argentina)
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Phones are produced for Argentina, with the same configuration of Brazil. I work in a company that produces mobile phones for Sony.
Sent from my C6943 using XDA Free mobile app
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I hear that Sony sells D6643 unbranded via website and stores but also distributes branded ones for carriers. I'm looking for the customizations codes for the unbranded, but since it is about $200 expensive via website, it's hard to find one. Do you think you can get this info?
h99178 said:
Hi,
For root Xperia Z3 D6643 try this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/development/root-stock-kernel-twrp-v01-test-28-09-t2889794
It is working fine in my Xperia Z3 D6643 (23.0.A.2.93), I used KERNEL IMAGE D6653 / D6603 23.0.A.2.93.
Regards
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And what about bootloader unlocking? How did you proceed?
Thanks
rafaelbrandao said:
And what about bootloader unlocking? How did you proceed?
Thanks
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I imagine he followed the official way to do it, which is the only way to do it,
Hey guys, just got mine but the build number is 23.0.A.2.106. Maybe I can use the same as the final 105?
Btw I can't find the DTV app too, I only have the one that works in the remote control. I really wants to root the phone because I bought it from Claro, and there's a lot of apps I want to take it off.
h99178 said:
Hi,
For root Xperia Z3 D6643 try this method http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/development/root-stock-kernel-twrp-v01-test-28-09-t2889794
It is working fine in my Xperia Z3 D6643 (23.0.A.2.93), I used KERNEL IMAGE D6653 / D6603 23.0.A.2.93.
Regards
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Follow the TV archives of the Brazilian model for one test to another rom with Brazilian hardware. Several files of which 2 will ma folder system / app and others in the System / framework folder
https://www.4shared.com/zip/dL4IAtuJba/TV_d6443.html
Finally
Hi guys,
Just to let you know, I had successfuly managed to root my D6643 with King Root app. From there I installed XZDualRecovery and now I'm good to go without unlocking the bootloader.
Hi to All!
Can I Flash the generic Global FTF file for D6603 in my D6653 without having problem in the phone so that I can root it? Thank you very much!
Yes
Many people had done that before....
freddy1991 said:
Yes
Many people had done that before....
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Thank you!
When I flash D6603 ftf onto my D6653, O get a bootloop, help me,what am I doing wrong??
anyone successfully rooted Xperia Z3 D6653 with Giefroot ???
many people said that's only working on D6633 and D6603...
because I'm gonna buy this phone in the upcoming days and waiting for this info
Yes works on D6653
Totally working
But with .93 ftf only
How to downgrade from .77 to .93.? I cannot find D6653 singtel .93 fw.
Hani88 said:
anyone successfully rooted Xperia Z3 D6653 with Giefroot ???
many people said that's only working on D6633 and D6603...
because I'm gonna buy this phone in the upcoming days and waiting for this info
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i have a D6633 (z3 dual) and cant root with locked boot loader( last firmware)
Jstar22 said:
How to downgrade from .77 to .93.? I cannot find D6653 singtel .93 fw.
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Use Xperiafirm to download
Can i convert xperia sol26 to global rom or d6603 or d6653? please help me.
D6653 have network issues for sol26 . D6603 is better for sol26. NFC is not working for both international rom.
kemesh said:
D6653 have network issues for sol26 . D6603 is better for sol26. NFC is not working for both international rom.
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Thanks. Any stable version from now?
nguyenhung1121990 said:
Thanks. Any stable version from now?
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I dnt think theirs any version that supports nfc for sol26. Currently im using D6646 marshmallow 23.5.A.0.575 . Everthing is working perfectly except nfc.
kemesh said:
I dnt think theirs any version that supports nfc for sol26. Currently im using D6646 marshmallow 23.5.A.0.575 . Everthing is working perfectly except nfc.
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I am using D6603, mask .... 570.
I wonder about battery usage. Any way, please share direct link to download...
Can you please tell me a tutorial to convert my sol26 in d6603?Will I use nfc only?I read somewhere that I lose also 16gb of internal memory, now system space is 32gb while after it will become 16gb, do you confirm it?Will I be able to receive d6603 ota?
Alucard24 said:
Can you please tell me a tutorial to convert my sol26 in d6603?Will I use nfc only?I read somewhere that I lose also 16gb of internal memory, now system space is 32gb while after it will become 16gb, do you confirm it?Will I be able to receive d6603 ota?
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Just flash D6603 firmware via flashtool, but you will lose NFC function. Also the internal storage won't get any changes.
If I loose nfc only it's ok, I don't use it much, can I come back to the original firmware and re-enable again nfc?If I flash d6603 official firmware can I have official ota?
Thanks for your fast answer .
Alucard24 said:
If I loose nfc only it's ok, I don't use it much, can I come back to the original firmware and re-enable again nfc?If I flash d6603 official firmware can I have official ota?
Thanks for your fast answer .
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You can revert to original firmware and NFC will usable again.
For firmware you can use Google Find='XperiFirm' and download it.
Thank you very much for your support, reading your answer I think ota will be disabled and the only way to update is manualy with flashtool and xperifirm, it's not as comfortable as ota but it's ok.
Last question, every custom firmware I see on xda that work with d6603 will automatically always work with sol26?
Alucard24 said:
Thank you very much for your support, reading your answer I think ota will be disabled and the only way to update is manualy with flashtool and xperifirm, it's not as comfortable as ota but it's ok.
Last question, every custom firmware I see on xda that work with d6603 will automatically always work with sol26?
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Yes.
Don't forget hit thanks button if I helped!
Did you tried converting
mhelvan17 said:
Can i convert xperia sol26 to global rom or d6603 or d6653? please help me.
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Dear Friend,
Did u try flashing the D6603 version on SOL26.
Even i have SOL26 with me and it is giving me network trouble.- fluctuating network .
I am also thinking of flashing D6603 rom on it.
Kindly can any one advice me.
Thanks,
Atmaram
kadamatmaram said:
Dear Friend,
Did u try flashing the D6603 version on SOL26.
Even i have SOL26 with me and it is giving me network trouble.- fluctuating network .
I am also thinking of flashing D6603 rom on it.
Kindly can any one advice me.
Thanks,
Atmaram
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I have the same problem. Please help if anyone has any solutions for flashing it.
dhaval.vora said:
I have the same problem. Please help if anyone has any solutions for flashing it.
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Download app 'Advance Sygnal Status'
Go to :
Additional info --->
phone information--->
Set preferred Network type-->
In the Dropdown list select 'WCDMA preffered'
It locks your signal receiver to 3G
It's a temporary solution
Hope it helps you
Lose 32gb to 16 gb
Alucard24 said:
Can you please tell me a tutorial to convert my sol26 in d6603?Will I use nfc only?I read somewhere that I lose also 16gb of internal memory, now system space is 32gb while after it will become 16gb, do you confirm it?Will I be able to receive d6603 ota?
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Can you please tell me how can i back the 32gb i have sol26 and already install the d6603 someone help pls
i use same model sol26 D6646 marsmelow 23.5.A.0.575 but wifi and blutooth not work, have solution?
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 ?