Hard brick of Z5C ... can I save it?
Well, I did it this time. In a valiant attempt to install a custom ROM, I erased every partition using fastboot, Code: fastboot erase system fastboot erase boot fastboot erase userdata fastboot erase...
View ArticleCustom rom for better battery performance?
I have got the used z5c. It's stock rom with no unlock bootloader or rooted. Because this phone is very old(3years) so the battery health is not so good. Maybe it is better performace if I flash it in...
View ArticleIm looking for old rom LineageOS
Im looking for old roms lineagos LineagOS deleted all support for suzaran https://download.lineageos.org/suzuran
View ArticleZ5C will not charge at all
In my persistent attempts to put a custom rom on this device, the following sequence occurred: - Phone suddenly not recognized by PC in any mode: normal, recovery, or fastboot. It would not even charge...
View ArticleZ5C is still your main\only phone?
i have my Z5C from 2016 (now rooted) im still happy with him most of the time, beside indoor \lowlight photos on average most flagship 2019 its only twice faster(benchmarks), i dont feel its worth...
View ArticleE5803 Kernel needed
hi I bricked my e5803 by wrongly flashing recovery in flashtools in fastboot mode (flash system) now it won't pass the Sony logo i couldn't find the stock kernel. can anyone send the stock kernel for...
View Article[TWRP][E5823] Latest TWRP for Z5 Compact
I've created a build script for latest TWRP - currently 3.3.0 - for Suzuran, and uploaded to Github. Here is a prebuilt image: 20190514-TWRP-3.3.0-suzuran-recovery.img I've used a tweaked TWRP theme,...
View Article[Flashtool] How to flash the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact with stock ROM [Flashtool]
Over the past couple of days, I have been experiencing various issues with flashtool. Using the internets help and many hours of my time I managed to fix most of these problems that occurred for me....
View ArticleXposed on nougat 7.x.x with magisk
Hi guys, I want to share succsessfully installed Xposed on nougat 7.0 in my Z5c. I have't try add module but Xposed status show green is activated. I use custom ROM from this post and rooted with...
View ArticleLatest Kernel from 32.4.A.0.160 (7.1.1) with Root - where can i find it?
Good post https://forum.xda-developers.com/xp...oot-automatic-repack-stock-kernel-dm-t3301605 but it does not give the answer. So is there link to download rooted kernel 160? Thank you.
View Article[Discussion] System apps worth freezing
Hello there! Even if it is considered quite bloat free, I've managed to find quite a lot of apps that, from my point of view I can safely freeze, maybe even totally uninstall. Camera extensions,...
View Article[FTF] Newest Android 7.1.1 for Xperia Z5C (E5823) 32.4.A.0.160
Hey guys, Today I upgraded my Z5C to the newest 7.1.1 build via Flashtool. I extracted the files from xperifirm and baked them into a flashable FTF. Note: This is the Customized Austrialian Version,...
View ArticlePictorial Guide: E58xx Android 7.1.2+ [Root + Recovery + Magisk + DRM +...
E5803/E5823 Android Nougat 7.1.2+ Bootable Recovery (TWRP) Android Bootable Recovery v3.1.1-0 NB:14OCT17 - I will be rebuilding the base Recovery Image, as it was using a mix of 7.1.2 for Omnirom and...
View ArticleFirmware update WLAN and BT for Nougat
Firmware update WLAN / BT FW for 32.3.A.0.372/376/378 and 32.3.A.2.33 WLAN: 7.45.59.15 (This firmware WLAN installed in 32.4.A.0.160) BT... Read more
View ArticleSony Z5 Compact [E5803] (suzuran) Recovery install / root
QUICK STORY:I UPDATED THE LINKS LINEAGEOS OFFICIAL WEBSITE REMOVED THEM! THESE ONES WORK. Hi everyone, me and my friend we searched the whole internet for a compatible official recovery, which was...
View ArticleFuture phone options
This phone is starting to show its age. Eventually it will get too slow and/or the battery will degrade too much. Has started looking at getting a new phone? The only other similar phone I can find at...
View ArticleMissing GSM and LTE bands on Ebay E5823
I recently got not one, not two, but three ebay E5823's and was having trouble connecting to T-Mobile bands (3G and 4G) in the US digging in, I managed to get into the service menu and discovered that...
View Article[Guide] How to root Z5C - the new, less painful way (using dirtycow exploit)
Why yet another guide? Why should you follow this guide? This is more of a future reference for myself, but might be beneficial to some other people, hence why I decided to post it. Thanks to the...
View ArticleHow To Backup/Restore TA Partition And Root The Device? {Detailed Guide}
=========================How To Backup/Restore TA Partition And Root The Device?======================= =========Basic Questions/Answers Related To Sony Mobiles========= 1) What Is TA Partition? A)...
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