[D58XX] CWM-Based Recovery 6.0.4.7 + ROOT for Xperia Z3 Compact [20140928]

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daniel11609 said:
but isnt there any way of still using cwm? right now twrp doesnt seem to be the right recovery for me
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The closest you can get would be this dual-recovery:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
Philz Touch is based on CWM, and you can disable the touch part, if you want.

Once you get it installed, it will also install an app called NDR Utils. Run it, then choose Philz Touch/CWM to be the default recovery.
If you are powered off and want to boot into Philz Touch, turn on the phone, and after it vibrates, press the volume up button. The notification LED will change from red to green (or maybe it is green to red; can't remember for sure).
If you want to boot into TWRP, press volume down.
 
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daniel11609 said:
but isnt there any way of still using cwm? right now twrp doesnt seem to be the right recovery for me
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Hey, I just remember reading the changelog that older versions of Nut's Dual Recovery had CWM.
http://nut.xperia-files.com/html/xzdualrecovery-change-log.html
Seems it was removed in 2.8.22, so you might want to try 2.8.21
http://nut.xperia-files.com/path/XZDualRecovery/Older_Releases/XZDualRecovery_2.8.21

Personally, I would stick with Philz, but with 2.8.21, you have the choice of all three :D .
 
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    DooMLoRD
    DooMLoRD
    CWM-Based Recovery 6.0.4.7 Recovery for Xperia Z3 Compact!



    Credits and special thanks to Koush and everyone else involved in Cyanogenmod project!​






    [ info ]

    This Recovery is built from CWM 6.0.4.7 sources!



    [ PROOF ]


    attachment.php




    [ credits / special thanks ]

    • Koush - for the brilliant work & coding on CWM recovery
    • CyanogenMod and FreeXperia Team (especially jerpelea) for too many things *:)
    • special thanks to @Androxyde for pointing me to the correct tools and thanks to @[NUT] for the kitchen which works well to slice the kernel.sin :)
    • special thanks to @Joe_Mama [a.k.a.: Stinky sweet from 4pda ]for helping out with testing and risking his devices for the sake of development!!! and NO, his phone was NOT damaged during testing ;)
    • ME for creating this for u guys!



    [ Requirements ]

    • Bootloader unlocked
    • working fastboot
    • STOCK ROM FW:
      • 4.4.4
        • 23.0.A.2.105 - v01
      or ROMS BASED ON THAT FIRMWARE



    [ features ]

    1. standard CWM recovery 6.0.4.7!
    2. init.d startup script support inbuilt!
    3. kernel is insecure (ro.secure=0)
    4. disabled kernel level RIC
    5. adb debugging is enabled by default in OS
    6. TIP: if u are experiencing very slow backup in CWM do this




    [ WARNING ]



    FOR NOW WE DONT HAVE ROOT ON LOCKED BOOTLOADER!!! IF YOU WANT TO PRESERVE YOUR TA DATA/DRM KEYS THEN DO NOT UNLOCK BOOTLOADER!!!!


    for flashing this kernel you WILL NEED TO UNLOCK BOOTLOADER! Check this thread for more info (same steps as Xperia Z1 are used for Xperia Z3 Compact)

    UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER WITHOUT TA BACKUP WILL LEAD TO IRREVERSIBLE LOSS OF DRM KEYS!!!


    Sony has changed their bootloader unlock policy:
    Certain pre-loaded content on your device may also be inaccessible due to the removal of DRM security keys. For high-end devices running recent software versions, for instance Xperia Z3, the removal of DRM security keys may affect advanced camera functionality. For example, noise reduction algorithms might be removed, and performance when taking photos in low-light conditions might be affected. The secure user data partition may also become inaccessible, and you will not be able to get any more official software upgrades if you unlock the boot loader.
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    Source: http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/






    [ known issues ]


    1. adb is not working in recovery (can be fixed later)



    [ how to flash this kernel ] (via fastboot)

    1. download the kernel image
    2. save the boot.img to the folder containing fastboot binary
    3. flash the boot.img using fastboot:
      Code: 
      fastboot flash boot boot.img
    4. reboot from fastboot
      Code: 
      fastboot reboot
    5. the device should now start booting
    6. enjoy!



    [ how to enter recovery ]

    when you see the Sony logo and the LED light turns pink/amber/orange keep tapping/pressing VOLUME UP key





    [ how to Root ]

    for instructions on how to root please check this post



    [ sources ]

    https://github.com/DooMLoRD/android_device_sony_honami

    for now recovery is same is same as honami


    [ donations ]


    Please do consider donating as I am thinking of getting the Z3 or Z3 Compact (not yet decided which one), if you want me to support this device then feel free to donate and help me buy it!


    if u feel that this work has helped u OR u think that the work i put into making this is worthy of donations, then click on the following link for buying me some coffee/beer/etc ;)


    PAYPAL DONATION LINK

    OR

    you can buy one of my awesome apps from Play Store!





    [ download links ]

    PLEASE DO NOT MIRROR, REDISTRIBUTE, REPACK MY FILES


    NEW:


    Advance Stock Kernel with CWM Recovery v01 (FW: 23.0.A.2.105)
    MD5HASH: 2f98c39bf48102dcbd7e4d106f05360f



    OLD:



    ...







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    enjoy!!!
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    DooMLoRD
    DooMLoRD
    Rooting Instructions



    [ how to root ]

    • once you have flashed the kernel from the 1st post
    • download the latest SuperSU update.zip from: http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
    • save it on sdcard of device
    • reboot into recovery
    • flash the supersu update.zip
    • reboot from recovery into OS
    • you should now get proper root access!


    [ installing busybox ]


    • it is highly recommended to install busybox after rooting!
    • just go to andorid play store and download the busybox installer.
    • once the installer is downloaded, install busybox in /system/xbin
    • reboot device after install and thats it!


    regards,

    DooMLoRD
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    DooMLoRD
    DooMLoRD
    King p1n said:
    Kinda sad for those who believed Doomlord original statement in his OP that said the camera wont be affected, especially when there was a lot of speculation.

    TIP: Dont make such statements without solid proof, it'll mislead users. Theres probably at least one poor soul who unlocked and now has a poorer camera.
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    hi King p1n,

    I have been on the Xperia scene for almost 4 years now ... I try and share all the knowledge and information that i have so that users can benefit...

    at the time of creating this thread, there was no indication that there was any such issue... and when the issue was raised, sony quietly adding this under "Risks" section of their website, i did my best to keep users informed by updating this thread and by posting about this on twitter...

    to all poor souls with "poorer camera":
    sorry guys I honestly didnt know...



    regards,

    DooMLoRD
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    Wajk
    Wajk
    boojay said:
    Wajk! Buddy! Glad to see you here!
    Did you get a Z3C? ;D
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    Thnx, yes it's arrived.
    Almost two months without smartphone, but now I'm back :D

    Wajk said:
    Some new info, based on this post.

    What do you think these steps?
    - Unlock Bootloader
    - flash boot.img
    - delete "Drmdialogs.apk" before you boot into OS (example from Recovery)

    maybe working, or not possible?
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    I checked DRM Dialogs and UI app in Settings/Appilcations. We can disable them.
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    Scottland
    spychodelics said:
    I'm sorry for maybe asking this noob question, but ain't there a way to relock the phone and install a ruu like it's on HTC devices possible? Or ist really a fact that you can't gain access to the DRM stuff anymore after unlocking? No way to undo the unlocking?
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    As I understand it, the Sony firmware files don't contain or restore what was in the TA partition - once the TA partition is wiped that's it unless you have a backup to restore from.
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