Greetings dear xda members,
i've got a sony m4 aqua e2303 from my friend, i cant get out of bootloop, it shows sony logo, then black screen, then sony logo and whole thing repeats forever. It is also getting very hot during this process. i CAN put it into fastboot and flashmode, but when i tried to unlock bootloader by official sony method, it says "remote: command not allowed", but about a week ago when it was working, i checked and it was "bootloader unlock allowed: yes". i know that i must enable oem unlock in dev settings, but i just cant get there since i have a bootloop. flashtool flashing doesnt help, tried 3 different tfts. fastboot works but i cant execute any command.
xperia companion repair doesnt work, "update failed"
any help would be gratly appreciated, thanks in advance
How to get Android 7.1.1 working on E2303 - Update: April 2018
Hi,
i have spent days to finally get my own Sony Xperia M4 Aqua E2303 updated to Android 7.1.1 and it was a pain in the a**. (Android 7.1.1 is in early dev state for the Aqua M4, so e.g. there is no working camera and no working speaker/audio)
Now i write some tips in thread to help others because this thread is the first one the google search found when i looked for E2303 bootloop.
Most time i was stuck in the endless bootloop, too, after i tried to update the 7.1.1. android rom. (Today i have discovered this is because i tried updating from Sony's Android 5.0 stock rom (26.1.A.3.111) to Android 7.1.1, but i have to flash the Sony Android 6.0.1 stock rom first (26.3.A.0.131) prior updating to Android 7.1.1.
After i had the 6.0.1 stock rom installed, i never had the boot loop again. (Expert tip: Prior updating to 6.0.1 stock rom, the sony boot logo was white letters on a black screen, after flashing 6.0.1 stock rom, it's black sony letters on a white background.
Just to mention, the flash of the latest stock rom i have done with the software "Flashtool 0.9.24.4" in so called flashmode.
Expert tip: Always turn on "usb debugging" in developer options
The bootloader of the Xperia M4 Aqua E2303 is locked by default, but Sony have a special developer website where you can generate your personalized unlock code after entering your phone's IMEI number.
I tried unlocking the locked sony bootloader with "fastboot", but no luck (error message was something like command not allowed/unknown remote command). - I also tried unlocking the bootloader with Flashtool, but also no luck at first (some kind of oem error message)
But then i found a hint on some web forum, where was described that i have to create a new folder with my 10-character phone serial number and my personal bootloader unlock code (i get from sony's dev page) in a text file in the path C:\Users\<Your Username>\.flashTool\registeredDevices\<Serial number of your device>\ulcode.txt
So for example i created the folder "YT9114CNHN" under C:\Users\Thomas\.flashTool\registeredDevices\YT9114CNHN\ and there i generated a textfile which is called ulcode.txt and has only my personal unlock code from sony's developers page in it, lets say E8D20BE5BAC1E27C .
With that folder the bootloader unlock with flashtool was no problem at all, and i had an unlocked bootloader. (Just to mention: Do not copy my file paths, your needed file paths will differ)
I also managed to install TWRP in version 3.2.1-0 with "fastboot"-tool. Downloaded a twrp-recovery-image 3.2.1-0 for my Xperia M4 E2303 and flashed it with the command "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img".
After that i was able to boot directly to TWRP.
There are also some "keyboard shortcuts" you have to know when working with Sony M4 Aqua:
Fastboot-Mode:
Device has to be powered off. Then press and hold "Volume up" when attaching a usb cable to start fastboot mode. The LED should light up in a blue color. (Drivers for fastboot mode must be installed inside windows, there should be no question marks in device manager)
Flashmode: (whenever you think you have bricked your device you can flash stock rom with flashtool and it comes back to live again)
Device has to be powered off. Then press and hold "Volume down" when attaching a usb cable to start flashmode. The LED should light up in a green color. (Drivers for flashmode must be installed inside windows, , there should be no question marks in device manager)
Boot to recovery (After TWRP was installed)
Device has to be powered off and absolutely NO usb cable should be attached to the phone. Press and hold volume down while you press power button until display comes on. Do not press power any more, but still hold "volume down" until you see TWRP boot screen.
After that is is simple: Wipe -> Advanced Wipe -> Wipe everything (data, system, cache,) and install the latest 7.1.1 zip, in my case this was tulip-ota-eng.e2303-7.1.1-NOF26V-20170217.zip . After installing cleas dalvik & cache and reboot. - Now Android 7.1.1 should load, but it will take a while, long boot time...
Your integrated chip of your device has been damaged. It is called boot ic. Repair it and flash to latest stock rom. will solve your problem.
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Welcome
I bought a new tablet Z3 compact (SGP611) with KitKat and after a few days I decided to put new rom of Lollipop via CyanogenMod 12 Nightly ROM. Because I'm outsider with the android matter, I have visited and read dozens of pages in search of an intelligible instructions and most were unclear. First I unlocked bootloader and the next thing was to install a custom recovery with ClockworkMod (CWM), and here I lost. At this moment I have a dead tablet (no reaction on the start button).
What I did I took from this page: .android.gs/install-cwm-recovery-on-sony-xperia-z3-compact
On your computer download the Advanced Stock Kernel
Save this file on desktop and apply the steps from below.
Enter your Sony Xperia Z3 Compact into fastboot mode: first turn off your phone; then press and hold Volume Up key while plugging in the USB cord for establishing a connection with the computer.
Good; now your device will be entered in fastboot and also connected with your PC.
From your computer, from Fastboot folder open a command prompt window: press and hold Shift keyboard key while right clicking on any blank space.
In the cmd window type “fastboot flash boot boot.img” – replace boot.img with the file name you need to install.
In the end, on the same cmd window enter “fastboot reboot”.
That’s it.
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The difference is, I save this file to Fastboot folder C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot, and then I wrote in command prompt window
fastboot flash boot Z3c_DooMLoRD_AdvStkKernel_v01_FW-105.img
fastboot reboot
That’s all what I did? Question: what **** I did? Now I have 270 g electronic scrap.
Is there any chance to put this tablet to live? Who can do this?
Can anybody write, or show me a link to good instruction for doing this?
Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (phone) is different than Sony Xperia tablet Z3 Compact Wifi 16GB (SGP611)
Instructions for installing CM12 is basically here http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-...t/root-root-locked-bootloader-sgp621-t3013534 ( To install CyanogenMod 12 nightly )
Just change the rom scorpion (Z3 compact tablet lte) by scorpion_windy (Z3 compact tablet 16GB Wifi) : http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=scorpion_windy
maybe it's just stuck but still turned on. try using the reset button located under the sdcard slot cover (it's a yellow 'pin' labeled 'OFF' in case of the SGP621). push it for about 3 seconds then try turning it on again with the power button and see if its still alive.
I think u used the the recovery of a Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (phone)
Try to flash the stock kernel and rom, it is : 23.0.1.A.0.167
Than unlock bootloader again, (i did it with unlock code givin from sony)
than flash TWRP Recovery/Kernel
From there u know what to do, Flash Cyanogenmod 12, Scorpion_windy,
Szturwal said:
At this moment I have a dead tablet (no reaction on the start button).
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@Tekodrink: Seems more like he's not getting any life signs whatsoever - how would you flash anything on some device that does not respond?
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@Tekodrink: Seems more like he's not getting any life signs whatsoever - how would you flash anything on some device that does not respond?
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Try to put in fastboot mode, with adb fastboot
if it still doesnt something i dont know it anymore
After sixth days, I wanted to send tablet to Sony service. I put it to the box, and wanted to wrap with paper, when I fill some vibration. I took it off, and tablet started to react for pressing start button. Electronic devices are unpredictable. I flashed system with Sony flash tool "Emma", and is working now, with old KitKat. I give up, and will wait for Lollipop from Sony.
Szturwal said:
After sixth days, I wanted to send tablet to Sony service. I put it to the box, and wanted to wrap with paper, when I fill some vibration. I took it off, and tablet started to react for pressing start button. Electronic devices are unpredictable. I flashed system with Sony flash tool "Emma", and is working now, with old KitKat. I give up, and will wait for Lollipop from Sony.
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Lollipop for Sony good old times.
Hi - have been searching these forums for days now but cant find a solution.
I am OK at flashing etc but am stuck now. Phone is stuck at Sony logo and won't go any further.
Phone is an Xperia M4 (E2303) and the bootloader is locked - have tried unlocking it but get 'Failed - command not allowed' so i'm guessing it is not unlockable!
I can't get into recovery (nothing happens when i try) and cant get into FlashMode either. I plug usb into phone while holding the volume down key. I CAN get into Fastboot mode which seems to work fine and is recognized ok by PC - drivers all installed ok.
Is there a way of flashing an FTF using Fastboot rather than Flashmode? or even installing any recovery. I have 32 and 64-bit Flashtool installed, i have FTF files and i have EMMA.
Can anyone help please? I would be very grateful - many thanks - ian
With bootloader locker you won't be able to flash anything. I had the same problem.
Desperately, my friend thought it was a good idea to put the phone on the refrigerator for a while.
Surprisingly, in the next day, I turned it on and the cold phone booted normaly and then I was able to set OEM unlock authorization on developer settings and unlocked the bootloader with sony unlock key.
Then I tried to flash a twrp, but I'm stuck back on boot loop again, and fridge didn't help this time.
Power OFF phone, then hold together for at least 30 sec in this order "volume down" + "volume up" + "power button". Then release 3 buttons and try to power on phone with power button. This procedure will revert your phone back to default settings.
I have the Same Issue Is your problem Solved?
nitinvaid said:
I have the Same Issue Is your problem Solved?
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Read this tread. It worked for me! Good luck!
Hi there,
Same problem as OP here.
I am trying to revive my wife ex-phone, model 2303 which has been forgotten for two years at least.
Stock rom
No root
Bootloader locked
Stuck at Sony Logo when starting up the phone.
Can boot in FastBoot (blue light) and is detected by PC
Can boot in FlashMode (green light) but PC doesn't detect anything. Nothing appears in Peripherals.
Any advices ?
What can be done in FastBoot mode with a locked bootloader ?
LoLoBear said:
Hi there,
Same problem as OP here.
I am trying to revive my wife ex-phone, model 2303 which has been forgotten for two years at least.
Stock rom
No root
Bootloader locked
Stuck at Sony Logo when starting up the phone.
Can boot in FastBoot (blue light) and is detected by PC
Can boot in FlashMode (green light) but PC doesn't detect anything. Nothing appears in Peripherals.
Any advices ?
What can be done in FastBoot mode with a locked bootloader ?
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Try using official flash tool Emma from Sony.
https://developer.sony.com/develop/open-devices/get-started/flash-tool/download-flash-tool/
linccracker said:
Try using official flash tool Emma from Sony.
https://developer.sony.com/develop/open-devices/get-started/flash-tool/download-flash-tool/
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Also Xperia companion will install all needed drivers and could also recover device.
https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/articles/00236877
Thank your for your advices.
But in Flashmode the phone does not even appear in computer peripherals manager.
In FastBoot, Sony Emma does not detect phone neither.
LoLoBear said:
Thank your for your advices.
But in Flashmode the phone does not even appear in computer peripherals manager.
In FastBoot, Sony Emma does not detect phone neither.
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Have you tried using an older version of flashtool ?
Hi, sorry for the late reply.
Which version of flashtool would you recommend ?
Would it change anything as the phone is not detected in device manager anyway ?
Hi,
I'm quite new to the world of custom roms and I would appreciate some help to get my z3 tablet working again. I wanted to install this ROM as my Z3 was still running on Lollipop with no update in sight.
I managed to unlock the bootloader following the instructions from Sony's homepage and I was able to flash TWRP using the version provided in the thread linked above. Unfortunately now I can neither boot into recovery nor do anything else with the tablet except start the fastboot mode (solid blue light after holding power up and connecting the power cable).
Is there any whay to start TWRP? Did I use the wrong image? I'm on Windows 7 64-bit. Thank you for your help!
I used this solution to get out of the very same situation on my SGP611.
If your tablet is soft bricked, stuck at boot, restart display SONY and keep restarting you can do the bellow steps, but after that you will need to root and install TWRP again.
To turn off your tablet which is keep restarting, press and hold POWER and VOLUME UP until the tablet vibrates 3 times and turns off.
On your PC open Sony Xperia Companion, click Software repair, check My device cannot be detected or started, Next, chose Xperia phone or tablet, Next, check I know my Google credentials, wait until instruction are displayed how to connect to your PC.
Make sure your tablet is turned off, press and VOLUME DOWN while connecting the USB cable to PC, when the program starts the next step you can release the VOLUME DOWN.
Now wait and do not disconnect the tablet from PC.
Hi, I used Lightheadeds link and I managed to install the stock rom that way. I also tried luk71s solution but Xperia Companion did not work because my tablet has an unlocked bootloader.
Many thanks, I now have a working tablet again!!!
Hello everyone. I have the same problem. I just changed from my Z2 tablet to a Z3 Tablet compact. Unlocked boot loader but I can not install twrp using ADB or Flash to update to oreo.
I don't even have the oem unlock under developper status.
I will be gratefull for any help
Thanks
dsman said:
Hello everyone. I have the same problem. I just changed from my Z2 tablet to a Z3 Tablet compact. Unlocked boot loader but I can not install twrp using ADB or Flash to update to oreo.
I don't even have the oem unlock under developper status.
I will be gratefull for any help
Thanks
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Since you already unlocked your bootloader it makes sense that you do not have an OEM unlock option. In developer settings you must enable USB debugging and reboot in bootloader mode to flash twrp. What happens if you send the command 'fastboot devices'?
Thanks for replying my Sos.I did not have the unlock oem optoon before unlocking the bootloader. When I write adb devices the computer sees it in normal mode but does see the tablet in fastboot mode.
dsman said:
Thanks for replying my Sos.I did not have the unlock oem optoon before unlocking the bootloader. When I write adb devices the computer sees it in normal mode but does see the tablet in fastboot mode.
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I checked my tablet and it has no OEM unlock option either, so maybe it is simply not implemented. This means you should be able to unlock.
To see your tablet in fastboot mode you must install the correct drivers on your PC. For me the easiest way was to install Flashtool from www.flashtool.net. It has an option to install drivers and it is also useful if you want to go back to stock. You may also want to backup your TA partition if you consider returning back to a pristine state.
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M1chiel said:
I checked my tablet and it has no OEM unlock option either, so maybe it is simply not implemented. This means you should be able to unlock.
To see your tablet in fastboot mode you must install the correct drivers on your PC. For me the easiest way was to install Flashtool from www.flashtool.net. It has an option to install drivers and it is also useful if you want to go back to stock. You may also want to backup your TA partition if you consider returning back to a pristine state.
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I have wiped off everything from the Tablet it's mega clean but i really want to remove all bloatware and instal a better rom. have already installed fashtool but once I am in fastboot mode ( Blue light) there is no communication with computer.
I have installed the correct driver
Checked in the devices settings it there is no Triangle
Checked the s1 driver , the Z3 tablet compact driver No triangle.
Sony companion regognises the Tablet
But when in Fatsboot mode, there is no communication.
Heeeeeeelp and thanks to all the developpers and other testers
dsman said:
I have wiped off everything from the Tablet it's mega clean but i really want to remove all bloatware and instal a better rom. have already installed fashtool but once I am in fastboot mode ( Blue light) there is no communication with computer.
I have installed the correct driver
Checked in the devices settings it there is no Triangle
Checked the s1 driver , the Z3 tablet compact driver No triangle.
Sony companion regognises the Tablet
But when in Fatsboot mode, there is no communication.
Heeeeeeelp and thanks to all the developpers and other testers
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You may have to disable driver signature verification: https://www.howtogeek.com/167723/ho...8.1-so-that-you-can-install-unsigned-drivers/
Also close Sony Companion and Flashtool if you run the fastboot commands.
Z3 Tablet Root
M1chiel said:
You may have to disable driver signature verification: https://www.howtogeek.com/167723/ho...8.1-so-that-you-can-install-unsigned-drivers/
Also close Sony Companion and Flashtool if you run the fastboot commands.
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Ok i'll do that and will keep you posted
Z3 tablet Root 2018
So I finally managed to root my lovely and Tiny Tablet. Info those interested.
Step by Step. My machine Windows 10 Pro 1803 : Did not work with this computer and changed on a second one Same windows Pro 1803
that does not mean it will not work on yours)
Phone is Z3 Tablet Compact with Marshmallow.
A On Computer
1 Installed Flashtool 64
2 Installed ADB FlashTool 5contains drivers also)
3 Installed Phones Driver (it may be included with Flash tool)
4 Installed Sony Flashtool
5 Unlocked Bootloader with Flashtool or Go to Sony's Site to obtain Unlockboot loader Code. Sorry Too long to explain ( I used Flashtool)
6 Downloaded SGP621_23.0.1.A.0.167_CE.ftf or other Firmware that fits you xperia device with Sony Flashtool :: ATTENTION This downgraded my phone to Android 5 Lollipop.
ON Phone
If you are here, you already know that you have to unlock your Developper mode, Allow Debbuging mode, Allow mock locations, Go to de security option and allow Unkown sources.
1 Installed Kingroot 4.50 (Install it even if Google says it may be dangerous)
2 Ran Kingroot 4.50 IT IS NOT the latest but it worked for me on Android Lollipop. (I had tried the lastests versions of Kingroot, Kingoroot, and other it did not work on Marshmallow and it did not work for me)
It did not work the first time. SO i tried a second time as proposed and it then worked.
2 bis I rebooted verified with a root checker afterwards: Rooted Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees
3 Then downloaded Root checker, Titanium Backup, Rom Manager, Official TWRP,SuperSU,Busy Box
4 Once rooted, I removed purify that came with Kingroot and other bloatwares and Installed the above apps. You don't have to do it but that is what I did.
As from here, you choose what you want to do. You are FREE to debloat and install what you want.
I will like to thank all the developpers on this site and thoses who a have showed my ways to find a solution. It is not always clear. But atleast they have tried.
So I am transmitting my experience for others.
Second stage finding the best Nougat or Oreo setup for me in a week or two.
Have a nice day
Hey everyone,
My questions are at the end below, but they need a bit of history which might be useful to someone in similar position.
I have SGP321 and used it stock for a number of years without much issues. Lately though it seems the age of the device shows itself and I wanted to try a custom LineageOS ROM on it - I 've done this before with several other devices.
I tried to follow this guide - [Guide/tutorial] Sony Xperia Tablet Z LTE or Wifi Any version to Android 8 - however the service menu of the tablet showed that the bootloader cannot be unlocked. Attempts to unlock the device using fastboot oem unlock 0xYOURUNLOCKKEY using and unlock code from https://developer.sony.com/develop/open-devices/get-started/unlock-bootloader/ showed that the bootloader of the tablet is indeed locked and the lock cannot be removed. I also tried to use the Flashtool to unlock the bootloader - again unsuccessfully.
Being stubborn as I am, I rooted the tablet using this guide - [Guide][Easiest Way]How to Root Xperia Z Android 5.1.1 Without PC and Get SuperSu - which works for Tablet Z as well. Having root access gives possibility to work around the bootloader lock to some extend since access to the tablet storage happens from the OS. I proceeded to copy twrp-3.3.1-0-pollux.img to the external sdcard of the device and executed from a root terminal on the device:
dd if=/sdcard1/twrp-3.3.1-0-pollux.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/FOTAKernelwhich completed without complaint, then I rebooted and tried to enter recovery by using repeated presses of volume-up and volume-down buttons as well as other combinations like holding them pressed simultaneously, combining the volume buttons with the power button - no positive result (most probably as I read later because the stock BL doesn't support recovery). Then I decided to install the official TWRP app and the used it to install the image to the recovery partition - again no result booting into recovery. Then (foolishly) I used the app to try to install the TWRP image in the boot partition - no problems there, however on the next reboot the tablet was bricked
In this state when trying to power-on the tablet the indicator LED starts flashing in red and the screen remains black. Power-off was possible through pressing volume-up and power buttons for more than 10 seconds. It was also possible to enter fastboot mode by powering-off the tablet and holding volume-up while inserting a USB cable that was plugged to a PC - success was indicated by a continuous blue indicator LED. Attempts to use fastboot flash or fastboot boot with TWRP image didn't give any positive result - the first failed with "Operation not allowed", the second failed with "Too many links". I also tried the same with kernel.sin and fotakernel.sin files from the stock ROM FTF file downloaded using the Flashtool - again unsuccessfully.
Using the Flashtool itself to restore the stock ROM failed initially because the on-screen instructions for getting into flash/download mode - powering off and then holding the volume-down button while inserting a USB cable that was plugged to a PC - didn't work in my case. Then I decided to use this sequence:
powering off
first pressing and holding the volume-down button
second pressing and holding the power button
finally - inserting a USB cable that was plugged to a PC
I was awarded with short green flash of the indicator LED and the Flashtool recognized the device as being in flash/download mode. I then proceeded to flash the downloaded stock ROM using the default settings. The flash was successful, and I was back to square one. I also rooted the device again as described above.
My questions:
Does anyone know of a method that allows to use the root shell of the device itself to remove the bootloader lock? For example, custom copy/flash using the dd command from a root shell and partition images extracted form TWRP/Custom non-stock ROMs.
Is it possible in the situation of my device to install/flash custom recovery/kernel/ROM if we assume that the bootloader cannot be changed?
Thanks in advance for your time and thoughts...
iiontihy said:
Hey everyone,
My questions are at the end below, but they need a bit of history which might be useful to someone in similar position.
I have SGP321 and used it stock for a number of years without much issues. Lately though it seems the age of the device shows itself and I wanted to try a custom LineageOS ROM on it - I 've done this before with several other devices.
My questions:
Does anyone know of a method that allows to use the root shell of the device itself to remove the bootloader lock? For example, custom copy/flash using the dd command from a root shell and partition images extracted form TWRP/Custom non-stock ROMs.
Is it possible in the situation of my device to install/flash custom recovery/kernel/ROM if we assume that the bootloader cannot be changed?
Thanks in advance for your time and thoughts...
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Hello!
1. If you have operator carrier device like DOCOMO or Orange, then you're out of luck. Carrier branded devices cannot be unlocked, so no TWRP and custom ROMs like LOS, RR, CR, etc.
2. If you have ordinary device, you can unlock the bootloader and install whatever ROM you like, no limitations here.
Root access nor recovery are needed for bootloader unlock.
Thanks Rootk1t, the device was purchased and is locked to a local carrier - so I guess I'm out of luck.
Still, a valuable experience while trying to flash it and having it rooted might allow to squeeze a bit more life out of it
iiontihy said:
Thanks Rootk1t, the device was purchased and is locked to a local carrier - so I guess I'm out of luck.
Still, a valuable experience while trying to flash it and having it rooted might allow to squeeze a bit more life out of it
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Stock 5.1.1 + root + XZDR + Xposed + some mods (like SDFix for Lollipop; XReality+SuperVivid; xLOUD) is not bad at all.
My first thread and my only device, please help.
My device was rooted 3 years ago downgrading to 23.0.A.2.93 then flashing a prerooted stock ROM.
Right now I was using 23.5.A.1.291 SLiMM 3.8 with SuperSU 2.82 and Xposed 89, but I think at some point I tried to update BusyBox and lost access to the recovery.
So my idea was to instal XZDualRecovery (2.8.26) then unlock bootloader and jump into some newer version of Resurrection Remix (my fav ROM) cause I felt I was quite behind and I don't really like any new device.
How I broke it:
I connected it to my computer (Win10), enabled USB debugging, clicked on the install.bat from XZDR and allowed debugging and root access, the script went as I thought it should, threw some "couldn't write" errors but I think the script figured out as I saw some mounting system partition and whatnot underneath, when it finished it tried to reboot and there I am, I cannot go past the Sony logo and it constantly reboots.
What I tried:
Using Xperia Companion's "Software repair", I shut the device down, I press volume - and connect USB, my computer finds a USB device but the software doesn't recognize it as my device, so it doesn't continue.
I also tried doing the same but this time with volume +, it recognizes my device but it says that is locked and to please unlock it (as in drawing the unlock pattern) but the screen is black and doesn't react.
Flashtool also cannot find the device.
My last attempt was to unlock the bootloader to see if that changed anything, fastboot doesn't do anything and shows < waiting for any device >.
The best of this all is that I didn't even have a backup of almost anything, as this process doesn't wipe anything I thought I was in the clear, the more you know...
Come on guys, I need some help, somewhere from where to start, either to recover my files or to revive my Z3.