[RECOVERY][UNOFFICIAL][TWRP] For Sony Xperia T3 D5103 (seagull)

[EmaMaker]

Hi guys, I decided to start modding this smartphone, now that I have a computer capable of compiling in a few hours.
I ported TWRP 3.0, based on Omni 6.0 source to this device. There are a few things not working and I need other people's help and feedback.

READ FULL GUIDE AND NOTES BEFORE FLASHING!!!

-Necessary steps:
Unlock bootloader. Here's a guide from Sony

-How to install:
1)From computer, open a terminal (Linux and MacOS) or command prompt (Windows) where you saved the file (download below). (Linux And MacOS. On Linux you'll need to flash with sudo) or where you have the platform-tools (Windows)
2)Poweroff your phone.
3)Boot into bootloader by pressing Volume+ button while connecting the usb cable into the usb port (the usb cable has to be inserted into the computer's port too, to successfully boot into fastboot)
4)With unlocked bootloader, type fastboot flash recovery twrp_3.0.2-0-seagull-UNOFFICIAL.img, if you renamed the files, substitube "twrp_3.0.2-0-seagull-UNOFFICIAL.img" with your file name or the directory where you saved the file.
5)When you see the OK message from fastboot, disconnect your phone.
6)Press Power, Volume+ and Volume- untile the phone vibrates.
7)Release Volume+ key. When you see the Sony logo appear, wait 3-4 seconds and then release Power button.
8)You should see TWRP bootscreen after a few seconds

-What's working:
Almost all. I could succesfully flash GApps and Root packages from this recovery, Backup, Restore and Wipe partitions. Settings work fine. Terminal and File manager work.

-What's NOT working:
Can't read files MicroSD or USB-OTG, can't browse in them and can't wipe. Investigating about it.

-Download:
(GDrive) Version 3.0.2-1
(AFH) Version 3.0.2-1

-Source and guide to build:
https://github.com/EmaMaker/device-sony-seagull/tree/twrp-3.0

Changelog:
30/04/2018: I think I fixed the screen problem by using the Lollipop kernel instead of the Marshmellow one

Thanks Everyone

 

[TwentyØnePenguins]

Cool, although upon booting into recovery the screen isn't operating normally, similar to what happens when flashing the fxp lollipop. Might be because I'm on stock ROM/kernel though.

 

[EmaMaker]

What do you mean with "isn't operating normally"? The screen only displays coloured bands? If so, it should have be fixed, maybe only the download link is wrong. Tell me, I'll fix in a minute

 

[TwentyØnePenguins]

What do you mean with "isn't operating normally"? The screen only displays coloured bands? If so, it should have be fixed, maybe only the download link is wrong. Tell me, I'll fix in a minute

Yes, sorry for not being more specific xD, I'm indeed getting the white-grey bands on screen.

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It's possible it's the lollipop kernel that's to blame, since I've had the same problem with other lollipop builds.

 

[EmaMaker]

Fixed

Download link fixed with working version

 

[TwentyØnePenguins]

Download link fixed with working version

Will try it and report back ?

 

[TwentyØnePenguins]

Tried the updated one, still no luck. It could be just my device though.

 

[EmaMaker]

Try the one from AFH. I really don't know why. The 3.0.2-1 version works on both my two seagulls

 

[TwentyØnePenguins]

Try the one from AFH. I really don't know why. The 3.0.2-1 version works on both my two seagulls

Tried both versions, so it's probably my device.
(However, if it is it's fine, since I do have working twrp.)

 

[goosnarrggh]

Does this build require an updated bootloader to allow access to the "recovery" partition?
I've got a T3 with a successfully unlocked bootloader, but fastboot gives an error (something about a missing partition table) when I try flashing anything to recovery.

Google tells me that Sony released an updated bootloader some time ago which ought to make a recovery partition available, but I cannot find any active links or instructions for downloading and installing it anywhere,

 

[EmaMaker]

Don't know

Does this build require an updated bootloader to allow access to the "recovery" partition?
I've got a T3 with a successfully unlocked bootloader, but fastboot gives an error (something about a missing partition table) when I try flashing anything to recovery.

Google tells me that Sony released an updated bootloader some time ago which ought to make a recovery partition available, but I cannot find any active links or instructions for downloading and installing it anywhere,

One of my two seagulls came back from assistance and I tried to flash TWRP on it without any problems. I don't know if it had an updated bootloader or what, but the firmware was stock

 

[TwentyØnePenguins]

Does this build require an updated bootloader to allow access to the "recovery" partition?
I've got a T3 with a successfully unlocked bootloader, but fastboot gives an error (something about a missing partition table) when I try flashing anything to recovery.

Google tells me that Sony released an updated bootloader some time ago which ought to make a recovery partition available, but I cannot find any active links or instructions for downloading and installing it anywhere,

In order to flash recovery, you first need to download and install the Emma flashtool and restore your phone through it. That will add a recovery partition so you can flash twrp. (The Emma flash tool supports only the D5103 model of the T3 as far as I know)

 

[sgspluss]

I tink you will have the same as the eagle (m2) device, you need to update your bootloader and then flash recovery...

 

[Lord Sithek]

Hi guys, I decided to start modding this smartphone, now that I have a computer capable of compiling in a few hours.
I ported TWRP 3.0, based on Omni 6.0 source to this device. There are a few things not working and I need other people's help and feedback.

READ FULL GUIDE AND NOTES BEFORE FLASHING!!!

-Necessary steps:
Unlock bootloader. Here's a guide from Sony

-How to install:
1)From computer, open a terminal (Linux and MacOS) or command prompt (Windows) where you saved the file (download below). (Linux And MacOS. On Linux you'll need to flash with sudo) or where you have the platform-tools (Windows)
2)Poweroff your phone.
3)Boot into bootloader by pressing Volume+ button while connecting the usb cable into the usb port (the usb cable has to be inserted into the computer's port too, to successfully boot into fastboot)
4)With unlocked bootloader, type fastboot flash recovery twrp_3.0.2-0-seagull-UNOFFICIAL.img, if you renamed the files, substitube "twrp_3.0.2-0-seagull-UNOFFICIAL.img" with your file name or the directory where you saved the file.
5)When you see the OK message from fastboot, disconnect your phone.
6)Press Power, Volume+ and Volume- untile the phone vibrates.
7)Release Volume+ key. When you see the Sony logo appear, wait 3-4 seconds and then release Power button.
8)You should see TWRP bootscreen after a few seconds

-What's working:
Almost all. I could succesfully flash GApps and Root packages from this recovery, Backup, Restore and Wipe partitions. Settings work fine. Terminal and File manager work.

-What's NOT working:
Can't read files MicroSD or USB-OTG, can't browse in them and can't wipe. Investigating about it.

-Download:
(GDrive) Version 3.0.2-1
(AFH) Version 3.0.2-1

-Source and guide to build:
https://github.com/EmaMaker/device-sony-seagull/tree/twrp-3.0

Changelog:
30/04/2018: I think I fixed the screen problem by using the Lollipop kernel instead of the Marshmellow one

Thanks Everyone

Hi

I'm playing with my old Xperia T3 recently and I was able to unlock bootloader and install your TWRP on my device. I'm able to boot into recovery with the method you described. But since my power buton is in a quite bad condition, I'm looking for another way to boot into twrp. I rooted my Xperia with Magisk and I tried to enter recovery from it, but the phone just rebooted. The same happend when I tried to enter recovery from terminal. What can be the cause? Is there any other reliable way to boot into your twrp?

Cheers

 

[EmaMaker]

Hi

I'm playing with my old Xperia T3 recently and I was able to unlock bootloader and install your TWRP on my device. I'm able to boot into recovery with the method you described. But since my power buton is in a quite bad condition, I'm looking for another way to boot into twrp. I rooted my Xperia with Magisk and I tried to enter recovery from it, but the phone just rebooted. The same happend when I tried to enter recovery from terminal. What can be the cause? Is there any other reliable way to boot into your twrp?

Cheers

Maybe you can try by holding down the volume down button when rebooting, it may work.
In other case, I think the only option is fixing the button

Best regards

 

[Lord Sithek]

Maybe you can try by holding down the volume down button when rebooting, it may work.
In other case, I think the only option is fixing the button

Best regards

Oh, thx for your reply, I didn't expect it really after so many days This method doesn't work, unfortunately. But I won't bother fixing the power button, actually Ive just being using my old Xperia for testing purposes only. But thank you anyway :good:

Regards

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[sushil lad]

Boot loop

Hi

I'm playing with my old Xperia T3 recently and I was able to unlock bootloader and install your TWRP on my device. I'm able to boot into recovery with the method you described. But since my power buton is in a quite bad condition, I'm looking for another way to boot into twrp. I rooted my Xperia with Magisk and I tried to enter recovery from it, but the phone just rebooted. The same happend when I tried to enter recovery from terminal. What can be the cause? Is there any other reliable way to boot into your twrp?

Cheers

my device is d5102 xperia t3
So i followed these steps as per instructed after unlock boot loader.
i got ok message from fastboot
but now its not booting up
and not even boot into recovery ( i tried to boot into recovery mode as per the steps but each time it just vibrate 3 times and then after 2 seconds again it will vibrates 3 times , i don't get even sony logo or boot screen or error)
device dead ?

completely help less , please help if possible !:crying:

 

[Lord Sithek]

my device is d5102 xperia t3
So i followed these steps as per instructed after unlock boot loader.
i got ok message from fastboot
but now its not booting up
and not even boot into recovery ( i tried to boot into recovery mode as per the steps but each time it just vibrate 3 times and then after 2 seconds again it will vibrates 3 times , i don't get even sony logo or boot screen or error)
device dead ?

completely help less , please help if possible !:crying:

Sorry bro, I don't own this device anymore and I truly don't remember the procedure...

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