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[Q] How to proceed with D6643 model?

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.
Sent from my C6943 using XDA Free mobile app

h99178 said:
The app is running, but I can't test the DTV because here have no signal (Patagonia Argentina)
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---------- Post added at 06:28 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:24 PM ----------
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.

[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.
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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.
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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.
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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:

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 ?

not getting 8.0 update

i did not yet get the update to 8.0 also did a reset thought that might have been an issue sony cant help me from what they said.
i have a xperia XZ if i check on the sony website using my IMEI it said i should have 8.0 already.
my xz is not rooted bootloaderis locked.
no mods or anything. i did recieve an update for the xperia launcher about 20 days ago.

just use flash tool with xperiferm

Cross Flash Xperia XZ and XZs

I'd like to ask
does anyone on this forum ever trying to flashing Xperia XZs firmware on XZ?
is it can be true?
if its failed, what gonna happen to the phone?
hope you guys can answer it
thank you

Even Dual SIM version do not work properly, XZs firmware won't work at all. They seem like same phones, but their RAM capacity, camera (and probably eMMC/UFS) are different. So, if you wanna make your phone brick do it

Kuarinfou said:
Even Dual SIM version do not work properly, XZs firmware won't work at all. They seem like same phones, but their RAM capacity, camera (and probably eMMC/UFS) are different. So, if you wanna make your phone brick do it
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thanks mate
i thought that i can do it, just like flash Arc (LT15) with Arc S firmware (LT18) in the past

@Chuckl33
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xzs/how-to/dirty-trick-t3759905
i asked same thing LONG back!!!! see this post! i wana EXTRACT TA.img for XZS using XZ's ANdroid 6