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Xperia Z3(D6603) - TWRP Won't Launch (Manual/Automatic[app])

Hi.
Just recently I rooted my Xperia z3 (D6603) and upgraded the KitKat 4.4.4 into 6.0.1 MM through AROMA (found a link on this website).
After trying to install Xposed Framework, I had to flash it through TWRP recovery, but it said that I had the wrong version (arm)
I then downloaded a different version, however now my TWRP won't launch manually or automatically ( through a reboot app).
It will just jump straight into android instead of coming up with the team win logo etc.
I am confused as to why this is happening, do I need to flash the .img of it into my phone again or is there another sure way of fixing my issue.
Any help would be very appreciated . At the moment I cannot install Xposed framework because I have to flash it via recovery and I can't get into it.
Thank you
P.S Everything else works fine, no bootloop or brick
P.S2 Rebooting to recovery through TWRP Manager didn't work either (straight into Android)

If you cant get into recovery by pressing volume down on reboot. ie when they phone turns on there will be a buzz and a green light, press vol down and it should turn purple and then go to TWRP.
If you didn't unlock the bootloader this should help you fix it.
If this doesn't happen ensure you have SuperSU and that it works ie. you're actually still rooted...
If still rooted:
Find RecRoot v4 by Wolfbreak here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/wip-sony-android-6-0-mm-t3337357 and use it from your PC to reinstall recovery.
If this fails it means root is broken.
If root is gone you will need to downgrade again and root and update again. Make sure this time you use a pre-rooted zip or at least flash recroot (works in recovery also) straight after you flash the ROM to keep root. If you use a custom ROM they should always include root (just read the XDA page of that ROM and make sure).
If your bootloader is locked (which I'm assuming it is if you downgraded to root and upgraded after) don't mess around flashing any .img files you will likely mess things up. Recoveries on LB have to be installed carefully.
If anyone says they haven't had an issue like this with root they're probably lying. It's all part of the fun ;P
To flash xposed make sure you download the one for MM which is SDK 23. And for the architecture of the Z3 processor you need ARM. This should work fine for you.
(please correct me if I missed something or got something wrong)

Dobsgw said:
If you cant get into recovery by pressing volume down on reboot. ie when they phone turns on there will be a buzz and a green light, press vol down and it should turn purple and then go to TWRP.
If you didn't unlock the bootloader this should help you fix it.
If this doesn't happen ensure you have SuperSU and that it works ie. you're actually still rooted...
If still rooted:
Find RecRoot v4 by Wolfbreak here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general/wip-sony-android-6-0-mm-t3337357 and use it from your PC to reinstall recovery.
If this fails it means root is broken.
If root is gone you will need to downgrade again and root and update again. Make sure this time you use a pre-rooted zip or at least flash recroot (works in recovery also) straight after you flash the ROM to keep root. If you use a custom ROM they should always include root (just read the XDA page of that ROM and make sure).
If your bootloader is locked (which I'm assuming it is if you downgraded to root and upgraded after) don't mess around flashing any .img files you will likely mess things up. Recoveries on LB have to be installed carefully.
If anyone says they haven't had an issue like this with root they're probably lying. It's all part of the fun ;P
To flash xposed make sure you download the one for MM which is SDK 23. And for the architecture of the Z3 processor you need ARM. This should work fine for you.
(please correct me if I missed something or got something wrong)
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Problem is that when I downloaded the SDK23 arm, it said wrong format : ARM in red and gave me an error. After that I couldn't go back to twrp no matter what I did.
- I am now back to 6.0.1 MM rooted, going to try installing Xposed again, hopefully this time nothing will go wrong

Best stable ROM?

Which is the best ROM out there for Xperia L and can someone provide me with the exact A-Z guide on how to flash it?
I have a spare 4.1.2 Xperia L lying around and it hasn't been used for months now. About two years back, I had tried to unlock the bootloader and messed up the phone. Had to take it to a local store to get it fixed and apparently, the bootloader was unlocked (does that mean I succeeded?). I later managed to root the phone with MotoChopper and that was the end of it. Uninstalled all the crappy bloatware and the phone was fast af and I never thought about the need for flashing a custom ROM. Well, I couldn't because I was scared to fail.
Then, in July 2016 or so, Pokemon GO was launched worldwide and I couldn't play it 'cause minimum requirement was KitKat (fml). I had to finally get a new phone to be able to play it. Always wanted to upgrade the Xperia L because I love the phone. It was my first ever Android

mama-bobo said:
Which is the best ROM out there for Xperia L and can someone provide me with the exact A-Z guide on how to flash it?
I have a spare 4.1.2 Xperia L lying around and it hasn't been used for months now. About two years back, I had tried to unlock the bootloader and messed up the phone. Had to take it to a local store to get it fixed and apparently, the bootloader was unlocked (does that mean I succeeded?). I later managed to root the phone with MotoChopper and that was the end of it. Uninstalled all the crappy bloatware and the phone was fast af and I never thought about the need for flashing a custom ROM. Well, I couldn't because I was scared to fail.
Then, in July 2016 or so, Pokemon GO was launched worldwide and I couldn't play it 'cause minimum requirement was KitKat (fml). I had to finally get a new phone to be able to play it. Always wanted to upgrade the Xperia L because I love the phone. It was my first ever Android
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Update: It seems that the Xperia L I had was already unlocked and rooted and I installed the Official TWRP App now to get into the recovery mode but I still can't find the "Install from SD Card" option. These are the steps that I did:
1. Installed Official TWRP
2. Downloaded image for my device
3. Flashed image (it said successful) and restarted into recovery
These are what I see in the recovery mode:
1. Reboot system now
2. Update adb (something)
3. Wipe system data
4. Wipe cache
5. Fastboot mode
That's pretty much it. Help!

mama-bobo said:
Update: It seems that the Xperia L I had was already unlocked and rooted and I installed the Official TWRP App now to get into the recovery mode but I still can't find the "Install from SD Card" option. These are the steps that I did:
1. Installed Official TWRP
2. Downloaded image for my device
3. Flashed image (it said successful) and restarted into recovery
These are what I see in the recovery mode:
1. Reboot system now
2. Update adb (something)
3. Wipe system data
4. Wipe cache
5. Fastboot mode
That's pretty much it. Help!
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What you're seeing sounds like the stock Android recovery. The TWRP recoveries from the app and from their website can't work on stock roms.
Assuming you have an access to a computer, download https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/orig-development/cwm-recovery-installer-t2589320 and pick CWM. Transfer an older ROM that has root built-in (any LP/MM ROM would work) onto your internal storage, enter your recovery, and wipe /system, /data and whatever directories you're told to wipe in the descriptions. Flash the ROM, get the TWRP app if that's what you wanna use, and install the recovery. Reboot, and TWRP should be working this time. Wipe and flash the ROM of your choice.
Regarding the "stable ROM" question, I currently run LineageOS 14.1 and that's pretty stable - there's a little bug with the touchscreen that appeared about two or three weeks ago, but if you flash the "Touchscreen fix" .zip linked in this thread it will work just fine.
I know that my method is a bit roundabout but anyone can do it, even with no experience.

HI
I have same Quastion About #Most Stable Rom For Xperia L ?

Any possible way to unbrick my phone?

Hello, guys. I bought two of these phones. BLN-AL30 VERSION is the one that I was using for a while. I tried to unlock its bootloader and it was a complete success. I remember that my phone said BLL-L22 in its about device section and not BLN-AL30 though. I proceeded to install TWRP and rooted it, I also backed up all the partitions so I decided to go for the elite version (TWRP, for I wanted to install their room). Everything was ok. I installed the elite rom which I thought was cool and I used it for a while. Then I decided to switch into slim ROM. I had made the proper back up also and still have them files. I backed up everything because I realized the elite ROM asked for a complete wiping. The next thing I realized was that my phone wouldn't be able to install the slim rom because I had this error:
Unable to wipe vendor /vendor command not allowed.
It also happened with product and version partition. And sometimes it said unable to mount /vendor. (The same for product, version)...
Now, I can't install any other room because of that. And I have downloaded many update.app files to recover and heal my phone as stock but it seems impossible. I have bought another honor 6x and it's coming the next month because I loved this phone but also because if bricked but unrecoverable I'd like to have its parts in case of some repair needed. Is there anyway to recover it? it's so sad. I never thought elite rom would do that to my phone. I assure I followed every single step from its thread. Thanks in advance. Hope you can help.

try to formate data then go to main main screen reboot to recovery now wipe everything. if it is not working then try previous version of elite TWRP or Berlin TWRP. if nothing works then u need to do dload. but u r saying dload is also not working still u have two solutions. download oem info of another region and flash it via TWRP u can try oem info for bln-l22c675b340 https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-6x/how-to/guide-debranding-to-india-variant-bln-t3679402 now Google for bln-l22c675b340 firmware download it then unzip update app file. now Flash oem info file in TWRP then using sd card flash update app by pressing 3 buttons. this time it will install for sure. if oem file failed to install then extract the oem file then download srk tool put both files in restore folder connect your phone in fastboot restore oem info will work for sure. there is no way to brick honor 6x lot of rescue methods available if this fails still you can use hwota8 method to upgrade oreo.

Thank I'm going to try that
Where can I find the Oreo update thing?. Thanks

evjgl said:
Where can I find the Oreo update thing?. Thanks
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once it is ready for your model. its in beta phase in China and not released for public yet.

How to install TWRP on Sony Xperia Z3 | Android 4.4.4 ?

Hello everyone
I have a Sony Xperia Z3 Dual D6633 running Android 4.4.4 and I would like to install TWRP on it
Does anyone know how to do it?
Bootloader is already unlocked
On the Internet I found this tutorial on several sites and forums
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/development/root-stock-kernel-twrp-v01-test-28-09-t2889794?__utma=248941774.950623471.1412017766.1412017766.1412017766.1&__utmb=248941774.1.10.1412017766&__utmc=248941774&__utmx=-&__utmz=248941774.1412017766.1.1.utmcsr=l.facebook.com%7Cutmccn=(referral)%7Cutmcmd=referral%7Cutmcct=/lsr.php&__utmv=-&__utmk=228295838
But this doesn't work for me. It bricks my phone and I have to do a hard reset and restore it from scratch.
(That's evan more frustrating because the links in the post are down and it took me hours to find a website where the files are available)
So is there anyone who has a working solution for installing TWRP on my phone?
Thank you for your answers

I have the same problem. I can't find a detailed tutorial how to bring the latest TWRP on the phone. Would be great if someone could write a dummy-proof tutorial.
I'm on the latest stock ROM (MM), btw.

I might be missing something here, but have you tried the method of downloading a recovery.img and then using "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img"?

https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606

Hello
I wasn't able to work on that problem for the last months. I hope that I have enough time now to find a solution
Samyam25 said:
I might be missing something here, but have you tried the method of downloading a recovery.img and then using "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img"?
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This cannot work because Sony stock kernel is not able to boot from recovery. TWRP MUST be packed into kernels RAM disk
haverlok said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
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Back then when I worked on that problem in June / July I did a lot of research
I found XZDualRecovery and tried. It works but it is only TWRP 2.8. I want to use newer version 3.x.x
Is there a way to change XZ TWRP 2.8 to 3.x.x ??
I also found the rootkernel script by Tobias Waldvogel.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/development/root-automatic-repack-stock-kernel-dm-t3301605
I'm able to boot into TWRP 3.x.x but there's a huge decryption issue which I can't solve. So TWRP does nothing after boot.
I found a version of TWRP which is compatible with D6633 but I can't boot it from phone.
It boots only by fastboot boot d:\twrp\twrp.img
I'm a beginner on Android rooting / modding and did not find a solution to include working TWRP into XZ nor rootkernel by myself. Any ideas for that??
How can I include TWRP into my kernel??

What if you try fastboot flash boot d:\twr\twrp.img

[ROM][UNOFFICIAL] Resurrection Remix 5.8.5 for Cubot Cheetah + TWRP

Hello everyone, I was able to successfully port a RR Rom for this device.
Installation:
- Get SP Flash Tools (I used version 5.1512.0, like before)
- Download the RR ROM - https://mega.nz/#!swcRzAgB!fI4CbeHIfx_CdyPrmMNcGN4uQFy4YhaJohufU_DGxGI
- Download TWRP (scatter file included) - https://mega.nz/#!1xUjRIiA!0aFkvFOe0QP_f5SlMcBAPo0nCWNJbW0iagW0OlDaLlU
- Open the "RR 5.8.5 - 7.1.2" zip file, and put "boot.img" and "magisk_patched.img" into your phone's INTERNAL storage so you can find them later
- Flash the recovery through SP Flash Tools to "BOOT" partition! (If you flash it to "recovery" partition, the screen may not work)
- Reboot, it should boot into TWRP
- Wipe system, cache, data, dalvik cache
- Flash the ROM (you don't need to flash Gapps, they are pre-installed)
- After it's done, go back and click "Install", then "Install image".
- Flash either "boot.img" if you want no root access, or "magisk_patched" if you want the root access.
- Reboot.
- Wait for it to boot
Bugs
- No fingerprint is available to set-up
- Let me know if you find any?
Donate
If you like my work, please consider donating:
PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=QYSZDSMUGQKWG
This is my 2nd attempt at porting, ever, sorry for not being straight-forward and making this overly complicated.
If this works well for people I might try MIUI next.
And let me know if your device reads/works properly with SD card inserted! I think it may be just my device that doesn't recognize any, but would be nice to get some confirmation.
All credits go to Cleopatra Bianchi for providing TWRP.
(https://www.needrom.com/download/cheetah-twrp-3-0-2-1/)

thank you. smooth and good Rom

Did you find/encounter any bugs?

Hello,
Nothing major problem. Only I can't play downloaded video but I can watch through youtube and facebook. Just blank screen only. Thank you for the rom. Better from the stock rom

hayati1 said:
Hello,
Nothing major problem. Only I can't play downloaded video but I can watch through youtube and facebook. Just blank screen only. Thank you for the rom. Better from the stock rom
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Hmm, maybe try an app from play store that let's you play videos and see if it works? Like VLC, or something.
Sorry for extremely late reply

Hello friends, I know it's not the right topic, I apologize but I'm trying ... I have a new Cubot Note 20 Pro and I would like a TWRP image for it but I can't find it anywhere. Maybe someone knows an image compatible with my phone. Please, can anybody be so kindly to help me with an advice? Thank you.

Hellera said:
Hello friends, I know it's not the right topic, I apologize but I'm trying ... I have a new Cubot Note 20 Pro and I would like a TWRP image for it but I can't find it anywhere. Maybe someone knows an image compatible with my phone. Please, can anybody be so kindly to help me with an advice? Thank you.
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You could try auto twrp porter. I used in on my Prestigio 3450DUO and worked LONG time ago. If it doesn't work let me know and I will try to help
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kazkas1398 said:
You could try auto twrp porter. I used in on my Prestigio 3450DUO and worked LONG time ago. If it doesn't work let me know and I will try to help
Firmware Care
FirmwareCare is one of the ideal firmware download websites, serving Stock Firmware (ROM) for 343 Mobile brands in the World. The Stock Firmware shared on the website came with the Driver, Flash Tool, and How-to Flash Manual.
firmwarecare.com
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Thank you @kazkas1398, I'll try it... I'll be back!

I understand all of these, I know to work with adb, fastboot commands but I cannot unlock bootloader on my device, Cubot Note 20 Pro. I was searching about 3 days for this, I found what I knew but it seems that no command works in fastboot:
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot oem unlock-go
fastboot flashing unlock
fastboot flashing unlock_critical
fastboot oem unlock_critical
I must mention... Developer options, OEM-unlocking and USB-debugging checked, all MTK and ADB drivers installed, I'm not a begginer... but, of course, I don't know everything. So, I need a little help!
Nothing works, no command... it says "... command not supported in default implementation". I need unlock the bootloader first of all for rooting my device and other reasons.
I'm really frustrated, blocked in this situation! Can anybody help my to unlock bootloader, please? Thank you.

Ok friends, I managed to unlock bootloader, get root... and I tried to port the stock recovery with Mediatek Auto TWRP Recovery Porter.
Then, I flashed vbmeta and recovery images in fastboot mode...
After that, my Cubot Note 20 Pro is booting only in fastboot mode... until I flashed the stock recovery again.
Does anyone have any working solutions, suggestions other than waiting for an official TWRP? Thank you.
Edit:
I found this, I followed all the steps... but it stucked in TWRP logo... waited about 20 minutes... nothing... any solution please?! Thank you.
[MT6771][10]TWRP 3.4.0 Recovery for Cubot Note 20 Pro ~ Techswizz
This TWRP 3.4.0 Recovery For Cubot Note 20 Pro is working fully fine and can be used to flash custom ROMs and make full backups. Full touch is also working ok for easy navigation. For those who want to root by flashing SuperSu, this is a recommended custom recovery. Please find out more features...
www.techswizz.com

Hellera said:
Ok friends, I managed to unlock bootloader, get root... and I tried to port the stock recovery with Mediatek Auto TWRP Recovery Porter.
Then, I flashed vbmeta and recovery images in fastboot mode...
After that, my Cubot Note 20 Pro is booting only in fastboot mode... until I flashed the stock recovery again.
Does anyone have any working solutions, suggestions other than waiting for an official TWRP? Thank you.
Edit:
I found this, I followed all the steps... but it stucked in TWRP logo... waited about 20 minutes... nothing... any solution please?! Thank you.
[MT6771][10]TWRP 3.4.0 Recovery for Cubot Note 20 Pro ~ Techswizz
This TWRP 3.4.0 Recovery For Cubot Note 20 Pro is working fully fine and can be used to flash custom ROMs and make full backups. Full touch is also working ok for easy navigation. For those who want to root by flashing SuperSu, this is a recommended custom recovery. Please find out more features...
www.techswizz.com
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You need to utilize the Hovatek forum.Its a Mediatek phone and they specialize in those phones.I know many of the standard processes we are accustomed to don't work.I have the same phone and with limited searching I was only able to find TWRP 3.4.0 but it freezes while in recovery.Im sure theres something out there more compatible