Sony Xperia Z3C (sony-aries)
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| WARNING: This device
 is not recommended for future use with postmarketOS due to its armhf architecture. Alpine Linux (the distribution that postmarketOS extends) pmaports#599 has been considering dropping it. | 
| This device is still running on armhf, although it supports armv7. If you own it, change it and test it that way. | 
| This device runs a Downstream kernel. Some UIs will not work, and most features (3D acceleration, audio, etc.) may be broken. | 
|  Sony Xperia Z3C | |
| Manufacturer | Sony | 
|---|---|
| Name | Xperia Z3 Compact | 
| Codename | sony-aries | 
| Released | 2014 | 
| Type | handset | 
| Hardware | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974AC) | 
| CPU | Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 | 
| GPU | Adreno 330 | 
| Display | 720x1280 IPS | 
| Storage | 16 GB | 
| Memory | 2 GB | 
| Architecture | armhf | 
| Software | |
| Original software The software and version the device was shipped with. | Android 4.4.4 on Linux 3.10 | 
| 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. | no | 
| Device package |  device-sony-aries | 
| Kernel package |  linux-sony-aries | 
| Flashing Whether 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). | Untested | 
| Battery Whether charging and battery level reporting work. | Works | 
| Screen Whether the display works; ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. | Works | 
| Touchscreen | Works | 
| Multimedia | |
| 3D Acceleration | Untested | 
| Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. | Untested | 
| Camera | Untested | 
| Connectivity | |
| WiFi | Untested | 
| Bluetooth | Untested | 
| GPS | Untested | 
| Modem | |
| Calls | Untested | 
| SMS | Untested | 
| Mobile data | Untested | 
| Miscellaneous | |
| FDE Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr. | Untested | 
| USB OTG USB On-The-Go or USB-C Role switching. | Works | 
| Sensors | |
| Accelerometer Handles automatic screen rotation in many interfaces. | Untested | 
| This device is based on the Snapdragon 801. See the SoC page for common tips, guides and troubleshooting steps | 
Contributors
Special thanks to:
- opendata
- ata2001
- MartijnBraam
and all IRC/Matrix folks
What works
- Compiling the kernel
- SSH into device
- GUI
- Touch
- Battery
- USB OTG
What doesn't
- Everything else
Build Instructions
git clone https://gitlab.postmarketos.org/postmarketOS/pmbootstrap 
cd pmbootstrap
./pmbootstrap.py checksum device-sony-aries
./pmbootstrap.py build device-sony-aries
./pmbootstrap.py checksum linux-sony-aries
./pmbootstrap.py build linux-sony-aries --arch=armhf
./pmbootstrap.py install