Xperia Z3 Compact is a very stylish smartphone of the Sony. The device is getting a regular firmware official treat from the OEM. So recently the device got another update of Android Marshmallow officially. This was the 23.5.A.1.291 build of the Marshmallow firmware. This build of Marshmallow come with a number of fixing and performance improvements. The users have immediately updated their device to this latest build of Marshmallow firmware. However, after updating the device, they drop root access and then usually users want to regain the power user and to Root Xperia Z3 Compact. So here we have managed to provide you the instructions on how to Root Xperia Z3 Compact D5803/ D5833 variants on 23.5.A.1.291 Marshmallow.

If you are the users of Xperia Z3 Compact D5803/ D5833 variants and you have updated your device to 23.5.A.1.291 build Marshmallow, then here is the root guide. The subsequent guidelines below will completely root Xperia Z3 Compact D5803/ D5833 running 23.5.A.1.291 Marshmallow. Using the instructions, you will install TWRP recovery and then flash a pre-rooted Marshmallow 23.5.A.1.291 build firmware on Xperia Z3 Compact D5803/ D5833. Follow the guide correctly and step by step for the successful process.

Note:  the guide and instructions are only intended to Root Xperia Z3 Compact D5803/ D5833 on 23.5.A.1.291 Marshmallow. don’t try on any other device or variant. Also, it involves high custom operations and you might brick your device. So proceed only at your own risk.

Root Xperia Z3 Compact D5803, D5833 on Marshmallow 23.5.A.1.291.

Preparation Section:

• Perform a full backup of the entire existing data on the device before proceedings.
• Your device must have more than 80% charged battery to avoid any power issue during the process.
• Install the USB driver of Sony or Sony-Companion at the PC for smoother connectivity- | Download Link
• Enable USB Debugging Mode at the device, go to Settings> Developer options.
• Unlock the bootloader of the device, if its locked- | Easy guide
• Download and Install LG Flashtool at the PC- |Download Link

Required Downloads:

• Downgrade build 23.0.A.2.93 Firmware for Xperia Z3- |Download Link
• Download XZ Dual Recovery for Xperia Z3- |Download Link
• Download the Pre-rooted firmware file, specific for your device model below.
• Xperia Z3 D5833- 23.5.A.1.291 (6.0.1)
• Xperia Z3 D5803- 23.5.A.1.291 (6.0.1)

Step to Root Xperia Z3 Compact D5803/ D5833 on 23.5.A.1.291 Marshmallow

A: Downgrade Xperia Z3:

1. Download and flash 0.A.2.93 firmware to Xperia via LG Flashtool here, if you have updated to 23.5.A.1.291 (6.0.1) Marshmallow, otherwise skip this step.
2. Then download “XZ Dual recovery” file and unzip on the PC.
3. Then install the “XZ Dual recovery” downloaded file.
4. To install, connect the device to PC and run the “Install.bat” file inside the unzipped folder of “XZ Dual Recovery”.
5. Then get root access via flashing SuperSU from recovery mode.

B: Root Xperia Z3 Compact D5803/ D5833 on 23.5.A.1.291:

1. In the above section, you have downgraded and rooted the Xperia Z3 along with TWRP installed on it.
2. Next, copy the pre-rooted firmware zip file, the specific one for you model into the device.
3. Turn off the device and boot in recovery mode via pressing volume up or down
4. Now at recovery tap, Install → located the pre-rooted firmware file→ Swipe to confirm and flash.
5. Then reboot the device from recovery.
6. Done! So you are now running Xperia Z3 with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow 23.5.A.1.91 pre-rooted firmware

Hence, that’s all to Root Xperia Z3 Compact D5803/ D5833 on 23.5.A.1.291 Marshmallow.