Hi.
I have available this update and I'm excited to update, but I know about a "problem" with writing apps data to SD card.
This is the reason why I must have root.
Please what is the simpler way to do that?
Thanks.
rootAmater said:
Hi.
I have available this update and I'm excited to update, but I know about a "problem" with writing apps data to SD card.
This is the reason why I must have root.
Please what is the simpler way to do that?
Thanks.
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You can install this archive (in google: SuperSU Download - Chainfire) via twrp recovery. It works
Must I install TWRK? Is other simpler way?
Yes, isn't there any other way to root without unlocking bootloader and flashing TWRP/CWM?
Stami
St4mi said:
Yes, isn't there any other way to root without unlocking bootloader and flashing TWRP/CWM?
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As many times discussed already: no
Ok, but it seems odd that nexus devices with 4.4.4 can be one click rooted but the razr i cant...
St4mi said:
Ok, but it seems odd that nexus devices with 4.4.4 can be one click rooted but the razr i cant...
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Maybe it is possible, just someone needs to come with the solution (trying other roo methodes out, makeing a new one). Why not u?
I tried kingroot, towelroot, iroot, vroot and 360root...
Really strange what Motorola did...
St4mi said:
I tried kingroot, towelroot, iroot, vroot and 360root...
Really strange what Motorola did...
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Please correct me if I'm wrong, but here are some infos:
I think there is some misinformation for beginner users here, in order to root a phone you either
A) flash a custom firmware / unlock the bootloader / flash a different kernel / ...
B) need to find a security vulnerability in android and exploit it. Now you can imagine, finding those loopholes is not that easy since google tries it best to not write errors in the code.
Here is a good read about understanding the 101: http://geeksided.com/2014/06/16/towelroot-exploit-reveals-security-nightmare-android/
Since we have an Intel CPU, any exploit will not work without modifying it to our platform!
For example, Kingroot is for MediaTek MT6582 devices.
Towelroot uses this: http://blog.nativeflow.com/the-futex-vulnerability
http://blog.nativeflow.com/escalating-futex
http://blog.nativeflow.com/pwning-the-kernel-root
On android JB there was a big master key vulnerability, which Saudik Cydia Impactor exploitet.
jcase was really nice and wrote an exploit for that on a weekend (thanks again!) but since our phones got upgraded to Kitkat 4.4.2 with secuirty patches from 4.4.4, all vulnerabilities are patched up to version 4.4.4
So what does this mean and what can you do?
Either find a vulneraribility yourself or if there is an exploit that works for devices with 4.4.4, there is a very high chance this will work for us. It just needs to get adjusted to our intel cpu. The easiest way would be to write to the person who wrote an exploit and ask them nicely to fix something up for an intel device.
Here is a list of vulneraribilities for 4.4.4: https://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/...es=on&cpe_version=cpe:/o:google:android:4.4.4
Moforoot also allows flashing firmware that is not signed by Motorola, however, we do not have any fastboot firmware of the KK version, only JB+ota to KK
Otherwise you could use moforoot to create a pre rooted firmware for a locked BL
Wow, thanks for the explanation. Now I understand it, I thought the x86 translator would translate the root program, too. ?
St4mi said:
Wow, thanks for the explanation. Now I understand it, I thought the x86 translator would translate the root program, too. ?
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the ARM-x86 translator is called houdini, you can read more about it here: https://commonsware.com/blog/2013/11/21/libhoudini-what-it-means-for-developers.html or here is a good pic:
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Since exploits are aiming on the core parts of the android OS / kernel / ... you basicially really need to write something for intel's x86.
I don't have my Razr I anymore (it broke and motorola replaced it with a Moto G ) I can't try things like moforoot, but if you want to give it a try, download and start this app: https://mofo.disekt.org/#usage
If that works, you only need to get your hands on a fasboot kitkat firmware (not out yet) to be able to modify it with moforoot, or maybe there is a way of creating a flashable system img file, but I'm not sure about that, maybe @Hazou knows.
Again, moforoot would allow you to add root to the system image file that you could flash with fastboot (the manual version of RSDlite) with a locked BL
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The toolkit only supports Moto X (2014) variants that can be officially unlocked through Motorola. Sorry AT&T users.
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The WinDroid Toolkit is a Windows program built in Visual Studio using the C# programming language that simplifies the rooting process for many Android devices. The toolkit makes it easy to unlock your bootloader, flash a custom recovery and gain permanent root. It also includes other functions such as flashing kernels, pushing files and installing apps. If you find it helpful, give me a thanks and a donation if you can. If you find a bug or have a feature request, feel free to leave a reply. Thanks!
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Supported Devices
Check out this spreadsheet for a list of currently supported devices.
Device not supported? Make a request here!
Contribute
Check out the source code on GitHub here.
Disclaimers
Please do not post, mirror, or take credit for this toolkit or any related work without explicit permission.
I am in no way responsible for any harm, damage, nuclear fission or bee infestation that may occur to your device through the use of this toolkit.
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Thanks, there is suppport for Android Lollipop ?
emptyPD said:
Thanks, there is suppport for Android Lollipop ?
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Yup, the toolkit supports the latest Lollipop update. :good:
This looks so much polished...and works too. Thank you!
So u saying, we can unlock bootloader, flash recovery, and flash super user using just this software? :what:
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Looks very nice my friend, downloading it now!
How about At&t users? I'm assuming no, but it never hurts to ask...
o0BlacknesS0o said:
How about At&t users? I'm assuming no, but it never hurts to ask...
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I don't know if the AT&T variant can be unlocked officially through Motorola. If you want to check, you can go through the process to see if it's compatible.
don't see an option for moto x in phone list
prbadboy69 said:
don't see an option for moto x in phone list
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Are u kidding us, man?
But even with moto x (2014) option I can't access TWRP recovery after flashing it. It seems that I'm missing smth, but I get only "boot up failed" string in fastboot menu when trying to load recovery. Any ideas?
[UPD] Does anybody try to install TWRP with WinDroid Toolkit at 60.12 bootloader?
Just tried to unlock AT&T Moto X 2014. "your device does not qualify for bootloader unlocking" it seems like a no go from Motorola website to unlock bootloader.
WinDroid Universal Android Toolkit v2.3 Now Out!
I'm happy to announce that the WinDroid Universal Android Toolkit v2.3 update is now out! It includes a bunch of new features, fixes and supported devices, so check it out and let me know what you think! :fingers-crossed:
You can download it here.
Awesome work WindyCity! This is compatible with the 5.1 update?
Used this app...
Thanks a lot.. Bootloader can be easily unlocked using this...
But flashing recovery won't work even though it shows successfully flashed recovery...
And also super user also successfully installed..
Unlocked boot loader, root but no recovery......
Had to take another way for flashing recovery and root again...
Anyway appreciate your work...
Problem... = while flashing recovery it shows successful, but phone shoes mismatched file...
XT1092 pure edition...
mdkath said:
Awesome work WindyCity! This is compatible with the 5.1 update?
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Yup, the toolkit works with the latest update.
rohithksaj said:
Used this app...
Thanks a lot.. Bootloader can be easily unlocked using this...
But flashing recovery won't work even though it shows successfully flashed recovery...
And also super user also successfully installed..
Unlocked boot loader, root but no recovery......
Had to take another way for flashing recovery and root again...
Anyway appreciate your work...
Problem... = while flashing recovery it shows successful, but phone shoes mismatched file...
XT1092 pure edition...
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Thanks for letting me know. I'll look into the recovery flashing problems.
Man working flash twrp ?
Does this support Republic Wireless version?
Tried to use tool to unlock and root my Moto X 2014, It fails when it attempt to get string to unlock the boot loader. It might be a Window 8.1 issue. Unit reboots, but then program stops responding.
juscozimme said:
Tried to use tool to unlock and root my Moto X 2014, It fails when it attempt to get string to unlock the boot loader. It might be a Window 8.1 issue. Unit reboots, but then program stops responding.
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your ahead of me, I cant even get it to reboot
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Hey guys,
Welcome to my All-in-1-FlashTool for the Moto X 2014
My target is to publish my All-in-1-FlashTool for several devices.
This tool helps you to flash .img files or similar things. It' a alternative for my Univeral_ADB-Helper tool which you can use as well.
It includes the most important commands to flash your phone.
The tool is an easy batch file, so you only need to unpack the .zip and run the batch file.
It is still in development and new features will be added soon.
I don't have this phone for my own, I've just developed this tool for its.
Your do everything at your own risk
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Requirements: Unlocked Bootloader, Phone Drivers
Alternative: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/utility-universaladb-helper-1-0-t2969165
Function:
- Flash Stock/Custom Recovery.img
- Flash Boot.img
- Factory Reset
- Wipe Cache
- Reboot Recovery/Bootloader
- Unlock Bootloader
- Device Properties
- Root
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Downloads:
https://goo.gl/ddTQvN
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Changelog:
Newest version: 1.0 [13.05.2015]
- Take a look at the 2nd. post -
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If you want to request this tool for your device, please send me an e-mail at:
[email protected]
Please report other bugs and hit "Thanks" if you appreciate this work.
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XDA:DevDB Information
FlashTool_MotoX2014[Victara], Tool/Utility for the Moto X 2014
Contributors
Lars124
Version Information
Status: Testing
Created 2015-05-13
Last Updated 2015-05-13
Changelog:
13.05.2015: [1.0]
- Initial Release
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If it requires unlocked bootloader, how it unlock the bootloader?
Unlocked Bootloader is required to make use of all functions.
e.g.: flash recovery
One function of this tool is to unlock the bootloader.
Lars124 said:
Unlocked Bootloader is required to make use of all functions.
e.g.: flash recovery
One function of this tool is to unlock the bootloader.
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Understood.
Thanks, I really like your tool
I don't have tried this tool but it works well ? You can unlock bootloader on moto X V2 (2014) and change the recovery easily without any problem , brick ?
theGhost31 said:
I don't have tried this tool but it works well ? You can unlock bootloader on moto X V2 (2014) and change the recovery easily without any problem , brick ?
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Wasn't tested by me, because I don't have a Moto X.
Flash Recovery etc. woks but I don't know if unlock BL works with the newest Android versions.
Unlock the device manually.
Mhh OK thank you, i don t know how can i unlock the bootloader manually, but i will try to find that
theGhost31 said:
Mhh OK thank you, i don t know how can i unlock the bootloader manually, but i will try to find that
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https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
I'm running a 2014 on USC. This works on the USC variant? I've had too many issues in the past trying to work with software for a specific carrier on the same phone with a different carrier (that whole Mesmerize vs Fascinate fiasco Samsung had going) and would rather not risk losing my current daily driver.
Cybertron713 said:
I'm running a 2014 on USC. This works on the USC variant? I've had too many issues in the past trying to work with software for a specific carrier on the same phone with a different carrier (that whole Mesmerize vs Fascinate fiasco Samsung had going) and would rather not risk losing my current daily driver.
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Everything should work except the "Root" function doesn't work with current Android versions.
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Everything should work except the "Root" function doesn't work with current Android versions.
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Well, good thing I was only running 5.1! Also, I was impatient and went and did it, already. Works like a charm, my guy! Thanks!
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The WinDroid Toolkit is a Windows program built in Visual Studio using the C# programming language that simplifies the rooting process for many Android devices. The toolkit makes it easy to unlock your bootloader, flash a custom recovery and gain permanent root. It also includes other functions such as flashing kernels, pushing files and installing apps. If you find it helpful, give me a thanks and a donation if you can. If you find a bug or have a feature request, feel free to leave a reply. Thanks!
Download
WinDroid Toolkit
Changelog
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Device not supported? Make a request here!
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Check out the source code on GitHub here.
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Please do not post, mirror, or take credit for this toolkit or any related work without explicit permission.
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antivirus block my downloaded setup.
btw is it really relock my zf2's bootloader?
mr_gourav2000 said:
btw is it really relock my zf2's bootloader?
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Nope, this tool is an AiO toolkit for many many models, the developer used his standard text when he opened the thread (understandable ). So probably you will be able to unlock the BL, but you won't be able to relock it, as there is no procedure known at the moment.
Do you support Sony Xperia Z ultra C6806 GPe?
saenz4931 said:
Do you support Sony Xperia Z ultra C6806 GPe?
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Read the OP:
Supported Devices
Check out this spreadsheet for a list currently supported devices.
Device not supported? Make a request here!
Added to index, thanks for your work!
Very nice program.Thanks.
Nice tool man glad I found this helped me a lot used it to unlock my bootloader after I downgraded and flashed twrp for it thanks man much appreciated
I tried this toolkit and I don't seem to be able to make it work. Other than being unlocked, in the fastboot mode, it says the bootloader version is unknow, that the signing got a "?" and same thing about the secure boot. There is a blue line saying "continue the fastboot process" as if something wasnt completed. If I launch into recovery I get an installation icon then an error.
Thanks for your help.
Can it unlock the bootloader of 551?
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rkrohan said:
Can it unlock the bootloader of 551?
Sent from my ASUS_Z00AD using Tapatalk
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For bootloader unlock
may be relock is possible with this app cause i cant flash twrp after relock command
Do you have any ideea if it will be available for the asus zenfone 2?
Or do you know any software like this, that works for the zenfone 2?
Thanks!
peter_90 said:
Do you have any ideea if it will be available for the asus zenfone 2?
Or do you know any software like this, that works for the zenfone 2?
Thanks!
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UHHHHHMMMM i dont know maybe this software works for zenfone 2 just a wild guess seing as its in zenfone 2 android dev section????
but yeah this will work for zenfone 2 lol it is in zenfone 2 section self explanitory really
metty2k13 said:
UHHHHHMMMM i dont know maybe this software works for zenfone 2 just a wild guess seing as its in zenfone 2 android dev section????
but yeah this will work for zenfone 2 lol it is in zenfone 2 section self explanitory really
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No need to be ironic.
At first i thought the same as you, but i looked it that excel file that liste the supported devices. The Zenfone 2 is listed in the "requests" section, not in the supported section.
That is why I asked.
please upload video on youtube!
Has anyone used this to Unlock Bootloader, flash TWRP, and Gain Root? Just making sure it works as intended on the latest ZE551ML update (WW_2.20.40.97) before I try it out.
Also, the ADBDriver.msi installer is not working for me. I'm using Windows 10, if that's the problem...?
Just one question does it relock bootloader? Can anubody try it?
cnsngr said:
Just one question does it relock bootloader? Can anubody try it?
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No working method to relock bootloader imo
Hello all! i am looking in to rooting my sprint note 8. I have searched and have gotten a little overwhelmed looking through the forums lol I haven't rooted a phone since my last note phone back in 2014. all I am looking for here is a link to where I need to go. thanks for the help!
Samfail V3 on the main Note 8 Forums. Check there. Read everything.
MuTaLiZeD said:
Hello all! i am looking in to rooting my sprint note 8. I have searched and have gotten a little overwhelmed looking through the forums lol I haven't rooted a phone since my last note phone back in 2014. all I am looking for here is a link to where I need to go. thanks for the help!
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Yea look at samfail page.
Verify what softwear version you are on and use appropriate version,
There is no root for 8.0 so you will have to downgrade to a older U3 bootloader to root if on 8.0
Ok Im on oreo 8.0, I have never rooted this phone but looking at the steps on samfail its 3 different versions of it and what im getting is you have to flash them in order but someone says just flash samfailv3, can some one please tell me what bootloader i need, the proper steps, just a complete walkthrough because i dont wanna mess my phone up and i wanna make sure im doing this correctly, thanks in advance or at least tell me what all i need instead of directing me to samfail thread, its alot going on in that thread and my brain cant process it all.
Saafir said:
You should not root.
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Y not, just asking?
Saafir said:
What are you trying to acomplish with root first?
What would you do in a bootloop situation?
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If I downgrade i can prevent bootloop for one, secondly there are many qualities to root, dual speakers, custom roms when they roll out, etc. Reasons y I wanna root it.
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This is essentially a RTFM situation. You won't find much help unless you can actually demonstrate something. If you were stuck at a particular step, someone could help you, but you are asking for a walk through for just the first step.
Yes those mods are available to rooted note 8's but do you know how to apply them, or would you be right back here asking for a step-by-step guide for that as well?
Please don't think I (or anyone) is trying to be mean here. You just need to do your own research and figure it out, and if you brick your phone, you brick your phone. That is how many of us learned.
Come back with some actual questions and you will get actual answers. That said, your "how-to" has already been written here
Basically you need to figure out which firmware you have installed, downgrade via ODIN if not compatible, follow the rest of the steps using ODIN, and you'll have root. If you've rooted a Samsung device before this should not be difficult for you.
STAYING STOCK and safe.
Over the years, the only two reasons I would root my Android phone:
Get rid of ads
Hotspot
With the Note-8, you can modify the settings and get hotspot to work w/out rooting...........there's a thread out there for instructions.
I found an app that controls/eliminates the ads via VPN, runs in the background with very little battery drainage if any at all.
You can also download DnsChanger(Open Source) from the PlayStore and use these DNS Servers from AdGuard to block advertisements, tracking, and phishing globally on your phone.
176.103.130.130
176.103.130.131
Or use IPv6 addresses
2a00:5a60::ad1:0ff
2a00:5a60::ad2:0ff
Is rooting the note 8 still limiting to 80% charge?
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Is rooting the note 8 still limiting to 80% charge?
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Yes. That will always be a thing unless the bootloader gets unlocked.
that 80% thing definitely makes it a no go for me
kingjay2013 said:
If I downgrade i can prevent bootloop for one, secondly there are many qualities to root, dual speakers, custom roms when they roll out, etc. Reasons y I wanna root it.
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There's no advantage to root unless you have a custom recovery. Also you don't need root to run custom ROMs, a custom recovery will do all you need, plus most ROMs come rooted.
Point is, I'd rather have a custom recovery over root. The custom recovery will fix a bootloop, flash ROMs, themes, apps and maybe one or two things I'm forgetting.
Lastly, I'm not seeing any custom recoveries for carrier locked Note 8s. Heck, unless I'm missing something, I'm seeing anything for unlocked ones.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrTPLKSJJZs
The cellphone rooted by kingoapp
i was able to remove bloatwarez from system app via jumobile remover and file explorer
but after some time it stopped
Bootloader is loacked
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A better approach if you can
You won't get much joy staying on Lollipop, and Kingoroot is not my favorite approach to rooting. See if you can un-do all of that and use the Xperia Companion app to update the phone to Marshmallow. Once you have that, you can unlock the bootloader, flash TWRP in as the recovery if you want to try the LOS Pie build for it, or root it with something more credible, such as SU or Magisk. Yeah, very time consuming, but you will be much happier in the long run for the effort. Still a great little phone if you put some decent software on it. You could also go through the tedium of disabling all the apps in the stock ROM that get in your way, and the Z3C comes with a warehouse full of them, and using a different launcher - Evie is very nice for this purpose - to at least give you something you don't mind looking at. If only the stock ROM supported adopted storage, but you can't have everything .......
Good Luck
nezlek said:
You won't get much joy staying on Lollipop, and Kingoroot is not my favorite approach to rooting. See if you can un-do all of that and use the Xperia Companion app to update the phone to Marshmallow. Once you have that, you can unlock the bootloader, flash TWRP in as the recovery if you want to try the LOS Pie build for it, or root it with something more credible, such as SU or Magisk. Yeah, very time consuming, but you will be much happier in the long run for the effort. Still a great little phone if you put some decent software on it. You could also go through the tedium of disabling all the apps in the stock ROM that get in your way, and the Z3C comes with a warehouse full of them, and using a different launcher - Evie is very nice for this purpose - to at least give you something you don't mind looking at. If only the stock ROM supported adopted storage, but you can't have everything .......
Good Luck
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by using xperia companion on windows it showed me that device is up to date on latest software. dude
Had that, too .....
Syed_Ramish said:
by using xperia companion on windows it showed me that device is up to date on latest software. dude
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When I ran the companion app on a Win 7 machine it told me the same thing. When I ran the companion app on a Win 10 machine, it updated Android (which took an ETERNITY to download but who cares once it is done). SONY has apparently tweaked the app to not do much on anything less than Win 10.
Let me know if that helps.
If you wanted to flash the latest version of stock ROM, get http://www.flashtool.net/index.php .
Included is Xperifirm, which will allow you to choose, download, and package to FTF the latest official ROM. From there, you can use the FTF to flash your phone.
Before you do this, you may want to read up on the various rooting methods and decide which method is best for you. I say this because I started off with Android 4.4 first, installed dual recovery, and then flashed to a pre-rooted Android 5.1 (tried 6.0 and didn't like it) through recovery.
Some older, official ROMs shared by users (probably some dead links):
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/list-stock-firmwares-d5803-d5833-t2906706
Pre-made pre-rooted ROMs:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/list-pre-rooted-firmwares-6-oct-2015-t3218820