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How to Install TWRP and Root Xperia Z3 Dual D6633

Shivam Malani June 25, 2016

The Xperia Z3 Dual was neglected for long before finally getting an unofficial build of TWRP recovery 3.0.2-0 earlier today. The recovery is developed and maintained by Muhammad Ashraf at the moment, but (we guess) it won’t be long before it gets merged to the official TWRP repository.

Also, with TWRP recovery now available for the Xperia Z3 Dual, rooting the device is as simple as it can get. All you gotta do in order to root Z3 Dual is first install TWRP recovery on the device and then flash SuperSU zip from TWRP. That it.

To install TWRP on your Z3 Dual though, you’ll need to unlock bootloader on the device first. We’ll guide you through the entire process in the step-by-step guide below:

Note: Make sure you backup all your important files, photos, videos, music, etc. to your PC or somewhere else safe. The instructions below might require a complete wipe of your device’ data.

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How to Install TWRP and Root Xperia Z3 Dual D6633

Unlocking the bootloader:
1. Enable OEM unlocking (if applicable) on your Xperia Z3 Dual:
  1. Go into Settings » About phone and tap seven times on Build number to enable Developer options.
  2. From Settings, go into Developer options and enable OEM Unlocking.
2. Setup ADB and Fastboot on your PC.
3. Open the official Sony bootloader unlock help page on your PC ─link .
4. Provide your email address on the page, accept the terms and conditions and then hit the continue button.
5. Sony will now send you an email with a link for further instructions to unlock bootloader. Open that link and follow the instructions carefully.
Download the TWRP recovery .img file from the link above and save it your PC.
Install TWRP, follow the guide: How to Install/Flash TWRP recovery via Fastboot.
Once TWRP is installed, go ahead root your device.
Root Xperia Z3 Dual, follow the guide: How to Flash SuperSU zip using TWRP Recovery.

That’s it. Enjoy TWRP recovery and root access on your Xperia Z3 Dual D6633.

Happy Androiding!

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Shivam Malani

Shivam is our resident designer and web developer who also enjoys writing. He loves to meditate, drive on the freeways and hunt for snipers during his Call Of Duty playtime. Email: [email protected]