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[Q] Where do I download stock (newest software) for Xperia Z3?

Hi
I just got confirmed by Sony customer service that after unlocking bootloader and rooting, you can still update your device with flash tool. But is their any website, like the one for Samsung, where you can find official and newest software updates and download them, so they're ready to be flashed to your device?
Thanks in advance

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2886061

Playdough96 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2886061
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Out of curiosity, they're outdated stuck right?
I mean they're outdated and so. Aren't their an website with the newest possible updates?
I mean like the D6603 model, haven't been updated since september so any minor updates since are "lost" on the device, right?

http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/pc-companion/

Faspaiso said:
Hi
I just got confirmed by Sony customer service that after unlocking bootloader and rooting, you can still update your device with flash tool. But is their any website, like the one for Samsung, where you can find official and newest software updates and download them, so they're ready to be flashed to your device?
Thanks in advance
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You can do it with flashtool and with xperiafirm tool. Cheers

gregbradley said:
http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/tools/pc-companion/
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Can't be used after unlocking bootloader. I wanted an place where you can just download it and then flash it with Flashtool.

juanpirulo said:
You can do it with flashtool and with xperiafirm tool. Cheers
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I know that. I ask where do I download the latest version of the Xperia z3 software in the future.
Like if I unlock bootloader now, and Android L comes out tomorrow, I can't get it, cause I can't update with PC companion or OTA update. Neither can I flash it with Flashtool as I don't have the update. So back to the question. Where do I find new updates?

Faspaiso said:
Can't be used after unlocking bootloader. I wanted an place where you can just download it and then flash it with Flashtool.
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You cannot install the update with this after unlocking the bootloader but this is where you download the very latest files and then you can convert them to an FTF file and flash them with flashtool.
Faspaiso said:
I know that. I ask where do I download the latest version of the Xperia z3 software in the future.
Like if I unlock bootloader now, and Android L comes out tomorrow, I can't get it, cause I can't update with PC companion or OTA update. Neither can I flash it with Flashtool as I don't have the update. So back to the question. Where do I find new updates?
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You have already been given the link to the FTF collection thread in an earlier post. That is where you get the latest FTF files.
Or do what I just said, use PCCompanion to download the update, convert it to FTF and flash with flashtool

gregbradley said:
You cannot install the update with this after unlocking the bootloader but this is where you download the very latest files and then you can convert them to an FTF file and flash them with flashtool.
You have already been given the link to the FTF collection thread in an earlier post. That is where you get the latest FTF files.
Or do what I just said, use PCCompanion to download the update, convert it to FTF and flash with flashtool
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Arh, I get it now. Thanks for your time and sorry for the inconvenience!
I will try search a lot more later!
Take my thanks!

What's about using XperiFirm with Flashtool? So u'r just up to date without having a look into forums etc.... That's my prefered way to stay up-to-date for all of my Z to Z3 phones.
/na, didn't read posts above.

System Update After Root (Lock Bootloader)

Hello Guys.. since I'm a nexus 4 user before...not familiar with this new phone want to ask if using Giefroot and successfully root my phone Can I still do a system update specially when lollipop comes..without any issues? my rooting purpose: just want to install root apps like titanium back up to uninstall bloatwares, greenify without xposed installer...

You will be notified by update center when Lollipop update is available even if your device is rooted or not, but not sure about if you will be able to install the system update or not.
I had seen some rooted devices could download the OTA but failed to install the update.
But there's nothing to worry since you can always flash the ftf file via flashtool, without wiping any of your data..

freddy1991 said:
You will be notified by update center when Lollipop update is available even if your device is rooted or not, but not sure about if you will be able to install the system update or not.
I had seen some rooted devices could download the OTA but failed to install the update.
But there's nothing to worry since you can always flash the ftf file via flashtool, without wiping any of your data..
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I can install any ftf.file right as long as it is for my device..also when ota is available the ftf. File is also release right?

kelvin99 said:
I can install any ftf.file right as long as it is for my device..also when ota is available the ftf. File is also release right?
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Yes, someone will make and upload an FTF.
In an extreme circumstance it may need Flashtool to be updated, but Androxyde will do that and push another version.
In the meantime, you can always relock your bootloader and use PCComapnion to update officially, then unlock the boot again

You can also use Xperiafirm to dowload the ftf files.

gregbradley said:
Yes, someone will make and upload an FTF.
In an extreme circumstance it may need Flashtool to be updated, but Androxyde will do that and push another version.
In the meantime, you can always relock your bootloader and use PCComapnion to update officially, then unlock the boot again
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Doesn't the root process require downgrading though? So it'd make updating through PCCompanion redundant.

3Shirts said:
Doesn't the root process require downgrading though? So it'd make updating through PCCompanion redundant.
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Not really, if you have an unlocked bootloader you can relock, upgrade, unlock, flash an insecure kernel**, flash SuperSU and you are done. no need to downgrade, that's a locked bootloader method.
**Someone will upload an advanced stock kernel within minutes of it hitting our devices, its not much of a tweak to make it insecure
(Just changing a 1 to a 0 in the right place)
Hell, they may even throw in recovery in a couple of minutes as well....

Yes but I was replying in the context of the OP who said 'using giefroot' so I assume it's the locked bootloader method he is asking about.

Bootloop and TWRP Probs

Hello,
actually i have big problems with my Xperia XZ.
I want to root it. There for i make the following steps:
1. Unlook Bootloader
2. Install TWRP by fastboot (here is my first problem --> no write permission on /system)
3. Install SuperSu by Chainfire --> flashable
--> Result Bootloop.
So i install Emma (flashtool by Sony) and want to go back to stock. But Emma brings "Unkown Model Picker" and did
not idendifite the phone.
Actually i don´t can start the recovery mode (twrp) --> Don´t know why.
Please help !!!

Buddy_Erz said:
Hello,
actually i have big problems with my Xperia XZ.
I want to root it. There for i make the following steps:
1. Unlook Bootloader
2. Install TWRP by fastboot (here is my first problem --> no write permission on /system)
3. Install SuperSu by Chainfire --> flashable
--> Result Bootloop.
So i install Emma (flashtool by Sony) and want to go back to stock. But Emma brings "Unkown Model Picker" and did
not idendifite the phone.
Actually i don´t can start the recovery mode (twrp) --> Don´t know why.
Please help !!!
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hello,
if you are in android 7 root is not working
for xz you have to
unlockbootloader
install modified kernel and twrp at the same time
start you phone and restart enter twrp and install su
it works on android 6-0-1 not 7
can you help me how to got emma working with you
i tried to got emma working but all time got error

I´m on Android 6.0.1.
How can i flash the kernel?
I can start twrp. But cannot backup because no write permission to /system.
When comes your problem with emma. on installation?

Buddy_Erz said:
I´m on Android 6.0.1.
How can i flash the kernel?
I can start twrp. But cannot backup because no write permission to /system.
When comes your problem with emma. on installation?
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Androplus v5
Kernel and twrp
You need to install kernel before twrp
Enter androplus section and see imstructions
For emma
I got error login
Application can't open
I install custumisation and app not workimg it not open
Inturnet off anyivirus nothing open

Had i to compile the kernel or anything else? or is there anything complete to download and flash? It confuse me
actually i download the ftf for stock rom and hope to flash it by flashtool. Actually i only want an functional device.
On emma i didn´t login. I copy the customization.ini to the emma folder.
Furthermore it seems emma is an java application and you need an java runtime.

Buddy_Erz said:
Had i to compile the kernel or anything else? or is there anything complete to download and flash? It confuse me
actually i download the ftf for stock rom and hope to flash it by flashtool. Actually i only want an functional device.
On emma i didn´t login. I copy the customization.ini to the emma folder.
Furthermore it seems emma is an java application and you need an java runtime.
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If you have ub, open flashtool and flash nougat ftf excluding system.
Relock the bootloader.
Once its done, open sony app and repair the device.
Unlock the bl to get back the camera.

auras76 said:
If you have ub, open flashtool and flash nougat ftf excluding system.
Relock the bootloader.
Once its done, open sony app and repair the device.
Unlock the bl to get back the camera.
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Ok. Thx.
First what means ub?
I downloaded the latets version find on xperifirm 39.0.A.3.30 (is this nougat?)
What Happend when i Flash all with this ftf?incl System.
Is there a fastboot command to relock bootloader?
What Sony app? Companion or emma?
Thanks.

Buddy_Erz said:
Ok. Thx.
First what means ub?
I downloaded the latets version find on xperifirm 39.0.A.3.30 (is this nougat?)
What Happend when i Flash all with this ftf?incl System.
Is there a fastboot command to relock bootloader?
What Sony app? Companion or emma?
Thanks.
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Ub-unlocked bootloader.
You need. 327 fw.

Ok. I have ub.
You mean:
Android Nougat arrives on the Xperia XZ (39.2.A.0.327)
Can i Flash the 30 ftf (Download an xperifirm) to Go back to stock?
What Sony App?
Please can You give me more details.
Thx.

Buddy_Erz said:
Ok. I have ub.
You mean:
Android Nougat arrives on the Xperia XZ (39.2.A.0.327)
Can i Flash the 30 ftf (Download an xperifirm) to Go back to stock?
What Sony App?
Please can You give me more details.
Thx.
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Yes, you can flash. 30 fw.
Sony app-pc companion.

auras76 said:
Yes, you can flash. 30 fw.
Sony app-pc companion.
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Thanks gor You help.
All in all :
I Flash either fw 30 completly and have Stock 6.0.1
Or i Flash fw 327 without System and Repair with Sony
Companion.
In Both Cases i have to unlock bootloader After flashing
for Camera Function.
Why and when it is required to lock bootloader and
How Can i lock this. ?
Thanks

Buddy_Erz said:
Thanks gor You help.
All in all :
I Flash either fw 30 completly and have Stock 6.0.1
Or i Flash fw 327 without System and Repair with Sony
Companion.
In Both Cases i have to unlock bootloader After flashing
for Camera Function.
Why and when it is required to lock bootloader and
How Can i lock this. ?
Thanks
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If you want nougat, first flash. 327 fw witch flashtool without system, relock the bootloader, repair witch companion, reboot and when its done the setup, unlock the bootloader.

auras76 said:
If you want nougat, first flash. 327 fw witch flashtool without system, relock the bootloader, repair witch companion, reboot and when its done the setup, unlock the bootloader.
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Ok. Thanks for all your help.
One last question:
Fastboot command for relock the bootloader?

Buddy_Erz said:
Ok. Thanks for all your help.
One last question:
Fastboot command for relock the bootloader?
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Just press the blu button in flashtool to relock the bootloader

gregbradley said:
Just press the blu button in flashtool to relock the bootloader
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Danke
Thanks

it works. Thanks at aall.
I´m on Android 6.0.1. and have ub.
Does OTA working?

Buddy_Erz said:
it works. Thanks at aall.
I´m on Android 6.0.1. and have ub.
Does OTA working?
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Not with an unlocked bootloader. You need to relock it and be on a firmware from a region that has the OTA released.

gregbradley said:
Not with an unlocked bootloader. You need to relock it and be on a firmware from a region that has the OTA released.
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Ok. Thanks for answer. Are there any disadvantages
When i Relock BL?
I thought so, because i read something in earlier post
With Camera Not working with relock BL

Buddy_Erz said:
Ok. Thanks for answer. Are there any disadvantages
When i Relock BL?
I thought so, because i read something in earlier post
With Camera Not working with relock BL
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Yes, but once you have updated via OTA then just unlock it again.

anyone can try if z5 ftf can boot on xz.
i don't have cannection to try.
flash a stock z5 ftf into xz
use ivory root for drm and ta partion
locke the phone
then flash android 6 for xz
then update ota
it should work

Boot animation problem

Hi
since i flash my update rom android 7.0
i have two Boot Animation
first is for honor
second is huawei
how remove second one?
plz help me

Try to clean flash your firmware through dload method, trying to be accurate while flashing. Something surely went bad while flashing the update you're talking about. Maybe you flashed the 7.0 for another variant, and now it messed up the firmware. Go on hwmt.ru site -> firmware database, and recover your ROM update package.
You have to pay attention and flash ONLY packages that matches your build number first 9 characters. Like "BLN-L21C432Bxxx", for example, will work only on a BLN-L21C432Bxxx. Flash only packages with PV at the end of the name.

RedSkull23 said:
Try to clean flash your firmware through dload method, trying to be accurate while flashing. Something surely went bad while flashing the update you're talking about. Maybe you flashed the 7.0 for another variant, and now it messed up the firmware. Go on hwmt.ru site -> firmware database, and recover your ROM update package.
You have to pay attention and flash ONLY packages that matches your build number first 9 characters. Like "BLN-L21C432Bxxx", for example, will work only on a BLN-L21C432Bxxx. Flash only packages with PV at the end of the name.
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tanks but is there any way to fix it without flashing rom
because i already opened my bootloader and installed twrp
now i cant relock it
because when i relock it rom dosent load
& i have to relock it again & restore from twrp
(does d load metod need locked bootloader?or i can do it with twrp)

hamijan said:
tanks but is there any way to fix it without flashing rom
because i already opened my bootloader and installed twrp
now i cant relock it
because when i relock it rom dosent load
& i have to relock it again & restore from twrp
(does d load metod need locked bootloader?or i can do it with twrp)
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my bootloader unlocked and load metod worked for me

aixabdennour said:
my bootloader unlocked and load metod worked for me
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Tanks dude
The problem was twrp
I flashed stock recovery & problem solved!!?

hamijan said:
Tanks dude
The problem was twrp
I flashed stock recovery & problem solved!!
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now i flashed stock rom with dload method
and i cant flash twrp recovery
i flash it and it says finished
bit when i hold volume up & power stock recovery start!
what should i do?
is there other way to root than twrp?
(bln-l21c185b361)

hamijan said:
now i flashed stock rom with dload method
and i cant flash twrp recovery
i flash it and it says finished
bit when i hold volume up & power stock recovery start!
what should i do?
is there other way to root than twrp?
(bln-l21c185b361)
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Refer rooting guide for 6X and emui 5 in my signature. Dont use other files

shashank1320 said:
Refer rooting guide for 6X and emui 5 in my signature. Dont use other files
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Tanks man??
Problem solved

hamijan said:
Tanks man??
Problem solved
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Glad to know. Enjoy rooted phone :silly:

[ROM][8.0][OFFICIAL] Asus Firmware [Stock][20180212]

ASUS STOCK ROM ANDROID 8 OFFICIAL - ZENFONE 3 ZE552KL AND ZE520KL
Install TWRP Recovery 3.2.0 Or stock Recovery Oreo
Flash The Rom:
Direct Link Zenfone 3 ZE552KL
Direct Link Zenfone 3 ZE520KL
:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

Is possible add root to original rom? I have last nougat whit root and trv recovery. Is possible flash rom oreo .zip whith root integrate.

No you need to flash it white stock recovery

@magicozero
Do you have the ze552kl or the ze520? I can try to do it for the ze552 since I have that model.
@Rasque
If you can flash with stock recovery, you can flash with twrp. It has been discussed many times, and I flashed Oreo with twrp so I am speaking from personal experience.

wang1chung said:
@magicozero
Do you have the ze552kl or the ze520? I can try to do it for the ze552 since I have that model.
@Rasque
If you can flash with stock recovery, you can flash with twrp. It has been discussed many times, and I flashed Oreo with twrp so I am speaking from personal experience.
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Can u put room on this oreo rom for ze552kl to avoid unlock bootloader?

ehbm said:
Can u put room on this oreo rom for ze552kl to avoid unlock bootloader?
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what do you mean by "put room"? If you don't want to unlock your boot loader, you can still flash the stock unmodified rom through stock recovery.
If you don't want to unlock, you can try booting (not flashing) twrp through fastboot and then flash magisk. I've never tried it so I'm not sure if it'll work.

this rom can be flashed by twrp???

mcyorian said:
this rom can be flashed by twrp???
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No, just with the original recovery.

@kiq1702 @mcyorian
Yes, you can flash it with twrp. Edit the updater script, it works fine. I don't think I've ever used the stock recovery to flash anything, went straight to twrp and never looked back.

mcyorian said:
this rom can be flashed by twrp???
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Yes, you can. No need to edit script or anything but before reboot you need to flash magisk or it wont boot.

You don't need any kind of recovery to install this update. Just download the rom file from asus website, put it in the main folder of your zenfone3 (remember the main folder, not the downloads. if you download the update from your phone it will directly go to downloads folder, so you have to move the update file to main folder) and in couple of seconds you will get a notification that says new update found. And it will update itself. You don't have to flash anything with any kind of recovery.
Only thing to pay attention is when you are downloading the update from official website which is HERE choose the World Wide (WW) version.

iceboy91 said:
You don't need any kind of recovery to install this update. Just download the rom file from asus website, put it in the main folder of your zenfone3 (remember the main folder, not the downloads. if you download the update from your phone it will directly go to downloads folder, so you have to move the update file to main folder) and in couple of seconds you will get a notification that says new update found. And it will update itself. You don't have to flash anything with any kind of recovery.
Only thing to pay attention is when you are downloading the update from official website which is HERE choose the World Wide (WW) version.
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But my asis is rooted, unlocked bootloader and twrp Recovery ... it will be work by this method? ( put on main folder)

mcyorian said:
But my asis is rooted, unlocked bootloader and twrp Recovery ... it will be work by this method? ( put on main folder)
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I believe not, but you can try, if it does not work flash with recovery.

mcyorian said:
But my asis is rooted, unlocked bootloader and twrp Recovery ... it will be work by this method? ( put on main folder)
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My ZE552KL has unlocked bootloader and TWRP installed. I installed the latest official Oreo firmware with TWRP.

I tried with update way and TWRP way but dont install...
I have ROM on internal SDcard i tried both ROM see in image, but the message is the same...

Skytrotter said:
I tried with update way and TWRP way but dont install...
I have ROM on internal SDcard i tried both ROM see in image, but the message is the same...
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You have to edit the update script otherwise it won't work.
Remove the first 6 lines, save and replace it...

stark_br said:
You have to edit the update script otherwise it won't work.
Remove the first 6 lines, save and replace it...
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Can i install the latest oreo even without latest nougat using twrp? Or is it recommend to install latest nougat before proceeding with oreo, but I think i can install it without on latest nougat so plss enlighten me

stark_br said:
You have to edit the update script otherwise it won't work.
Remove the first 6 lines, save and replace it...
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no i dont edit, and i dont know how to edit, where i can found the way for edit?

Skytrotter said:
I tried with update way and TWRP way but dont install...
I have ROM on internal SDcard i tried both ROM see in image, but the message is the same...
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Which twrp did you use?

[email protected]@ said:
Which twrp did you use?
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3.0.2-0