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Sony Xperia Z3+ (sony-ivy)

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Sony Xperia Z3+
Xperia Z3+
Xperia Z3+
Manufacturer Sony
Name Xperia Z3+
Codename sony-ivy
Released 2015
Type handset
Hardware
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 (MSM8994)
CPU Octa-core (4x 1.5GHz Cortex-A53
4x 2.0GHz Cortex-A57)
GPU Adreno 430
Display 1080x1920 5.2" IPS LCD
Storage 32GB
Memory 3GB
Architecture aarch64
Software
Original software
The software and version the device was shipped with.
Android 5.0.1
Extended version
The most recent supported version from the manufacturer.
Android
postmarketOS
Category downstream
Mainline
Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline.
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Device package device-sony-ivy
Kernel package linux-sony-ivy
Features
Flashing
It is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher.
Works
USB Networking
After connecting the device with USB to your PC, you can connect to it via telnet (initramfs) or SSH (booted system).
Works
Battery
Charging and battery level reporting works
Partial
Screen
Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control.
Works
Touchscreen
Works
Multimedia
3D Acceleration
Broken
Audio
Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons.
Untested
Camera
Untested
Connectivity
WiFi
Works
Bluetooth
Untested
GPS
Untested
Modem
Calls
Untested
SMS
Untested
Mobile data
Untested
Miscellaneous
FDE
Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr.
Untested
Sensors
Accelerometer
Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile
Untested

Contributors

  • MollySophia

Users owning this device


How to enter flash mode

Enter Developer options on Android and enable OEM Unlock

Unlock your bootloader by following instructions here: https://developer.sony.com/develop/open-devices/get-started/unlock-bootloader/

Hold Vol+ and plug USB cable into a computer and the phone. The LED will change to blue. Congratulations, you've entered fastboot.

Installation

Just your standard "pmbootstrap flasher" procedure

See also