yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Xperia ZL] CLB-NL:
Hopefully I will get it soon :)

Flashed the '4.1.2 - 10.1.A.1.434 - Generic Nordic 1270-6779 R5A' on my 6503-ZL so have to wait...
[Sony Xperia ZL] R4GE199:
Have you unlocked your bootloader? because if you have, then you cannot update via pc companion or OTA. And dont even try to update via them or you will brick your phone.
[Sony Xperia ZL] shah_vm:
well i bought the phone off ebay. i have no idea about that.

i cant get into flashboot mode(green). however i am able to get into fastboot mode (blue).

so is there any way i can updgrade to new update?

thanks for your reply.
[Sony Xperia ZL] R4GE199:
Dial from your phone :

*#*#7378423#*#*

service info --> configuration

and post the rooting status
[Sony Xperia ZL] shah_vm:
it says bootloader unlocked: yes

what options do i have here?
[Sony Xperia ZL] Androxyde:
Wait for someone to publish a FTF flashable with Flashtool. Or use Flashtool to relock your bootloader. You should then be able to use PCCompagnon
[Sony Xperia ZL] R4GE199:
Use flashtool to relock your bootloader and update via PC companion. If you are unable to relock you can update via flashtool but until now no one has uploaded the 1.253.ftf file. You will have to wait for some time.

About what you said earlier try booting into flash mode by holding voume down and plugging usb cable into it while phone is switched off.

You will know you are in flash mode when the LED turns green.

NOTE: LED turns green and only remains for half a second. It doesnt remain green all the time.

If you are able to get into flash mode, you can flash stock .ftf via flashtool :)
[Sony Xperia ZL] shah_vm:
Thank you r4ge199 and androxyde for your quick reply. i manage to relock bootloader using flashtool. Now update is working via pc companion.

UPDATE: Phone is successfully updated to 10.1.1.A.1.253

Thanks again guys.
[Sony Xperia ZL] R4GE199:
Its a pleasure to help you :D and thanks to you too as you tried relocking the bootloader and you were successful. Now I can also unlock my bootloader :P
[Sony Xperia ZL] Funk2641:
Is the in-call volume still low? Please tell me they fixed that
[Sony Xperia ZL] spielnicht:
I lost root in the update process and unable to get it rooted again :(
[Sony Xperia ZL] demonicangell™:
Just got the update in asia as well (india) :D

C6502
[Sony Xperia ZL] kumar abhishek:
Yup but it seems huge can anybody tell size of update?
[Sony Xperia ZL] demonicangell™:
no clue .. didn't really show up .. but yea took a while to download even with good download speed ..updating now
[Sony Xperia ZL] sturmtruppler:
I'm going to connect my phone to pccompagnon this evening.

Soneone said root is lost, and I read on Z forum that Bin4rys root doesn't work anymore.

Has anyone tried doomlords root yet?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2155864
[Sony Xperia ZL] demonicangell™:
other than blacknav bar/statusbar

>pulse notification light option in display

>info while applying theme
[Sony Xperia ZL] kumar abhishek:
Guys a noob option bcoz i am new to bootloader and all.

Can i root my device and install roms without loosing warranty if yes how?

Please dont say that i should search before ask bcoz i searched a lot but couldnt find valuable answer :o
[Sony Xperia ZL] stygian16:
PC Companion nor FOTA are finding the update so I will wait for a kind soul to upload the FTF.:angel:
[Sony Xperia ZL] widezu69:
Gonna wait for the XZL Revolution version. Fingers crossed there will be one :)
[Sony Xperia ZL] UserX10:
Someone who can share the FTF-File?
[Sony Xperia ZL] Lonzo_SGS2_506:
downloading already !

Well finally I got the update.. its downloading and yes it seems its large... is taking its time...

Just for info my device is 6502 and I'm in Costa Rica. So update is getting to everywhere just give them some time...

Holla!!! :highfive:
[Sony Xperia ZL] Feeling_Free:
yes you can, there is root method using exploit to root device with locked bootloader (currently not working with new firmware update)

visit this link for more info http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2186368

AFAIK you can install custom rom but limited to stock based, if you want to install custom rom based from aosp you must unlock your bootloader

===================================================

anyway i haven't updated my device yet because i really need root access for development and i don't want to unlock my BL

so anyone, could you make a review for the new update? it will be better if you can provide some ss, because i'm really curious
[Sony Xperia ZL] enrique71:
Confirmed I have ROOT and CWM via unlocked bootloader and flashing doom kernal v3
[Sony Xperia ZL] nutzuTo:
Took me 15min with download and update :)
[Sony Xperia ZL] kumar abhishek:
And your download speed is?
[Sony Xperia ZL] nutzuTo:
My speed???hmm between 35-65mbps
[Sony Xperia ZL] kumar abhishek:
mine is 30kbps :(
[Sony Xperia ZL] Faddy89:
No update option in Pakistan yet :/
[Sony Xperia ZL] Lonzo_SGS2_506:
Ok updated. From I can see the multitasking icons were changed also. Camera opens a little bit faster. Yeap the nav bar is black. So the status bar... Keep on testing.. Cheers.

Sent from my ZL monst@
[Sony Xperia ZL] HyperionX10:
Which firmware version did you have? Was it Rogers or generic US?
[Sony Xperia ZL] zuma77:
Hey guyz i am from india but when i try to update from pc companion or through wifi network my zl shows no update or up to date. How do i update?
[Sony Xperia ZL] kumar abhishek:
Actually i noticed sony has removed the update in,asia so no one is able to update now even not me :(
[Sony Xperia ZL] zuma77:
thx dude for clearing this as i was going mad. now i can sit relax n get later maybe. :good:
[Sony Xperia ZL] nutzuTo:
I was on Bell but like I mention it in the other post I put the generic us and now voila I have the update :)
[Sony Xperia ZL] unmaskedfalesh:
i am going mad searching for update i had similar issue with xperia acro s it was not getting updated i dont know what sony is doing with customers who dont buy their flagship phone
[Sony Xperia ZL] augie7107:
They fixed the call log truncating phone numbers also. PC companion said I was up to date but SUS gave me the update.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Faddy89:
SUS?
[Sony Xperia ZL] kumar abhishek:
Me too started download via SUS :)

Search sony SUS :)
[Sony Xperia ZL] hoaianh1505:
For anyone can not update Firmware through PC Companion or OTA. Try to use Sony Update Service and it work perfectly for me (I'm in VietNam) :victory:
[Sony Xperia ZL] asvlad186:
SUS cant update my c6502

after downloading SUS rises error about mofified soft on my device. How can i fix it?

Yes, my bootloader was unlocked and device was rooted.

What I must to do to provide update via SUS now?

Where can i read about it?
[Sony Xperia ZL] zuma77:
thx guyz SUS working.
[Sony Xperia ZL] TinySarabia:
Anybody have any root updates?
[Sony Xperia ZL] Androxyde:
Here is MEA FTF
[Sony Xperia ZL] longryu:
pls realese 10.1.1.A.1.253 FTF file for C6502
[Sony Xperia ZL] kumar abhishek:
Guys successfully updated but charging now hell slow. You guys facing such issue?
[Sony Xperia ZL] Lonzo_SGS2_506:
Yeap I've noticed this yesterday. Let's hope it gets better after a couple of cycles...

Sent from my ZL monst@
[Sony Xperia ZL] TinySarabia:
Observed this too. Charged after updating (18%). Took it like 2.5-3 hours before completion. And the 100% state decreases to 99% in mere minutes after turning the device on :)
[Sony Xperia ZL] Faddy89:
God. Fast charging is very important to me. Glad I read above posts, I dont think I will upadte now. I was downloading sus though.plz guys do let me know if its gets better :(
[Sony Xperia ZL] Lonzo_SGS2_506:
It will get better after a couple of cycles man. It's the same if you flash a custom kernel or rom. Just give it some time...

Sent from my ZL monst@
[Sony Xperia ZL] spielnicht:
I wish I wasn't so trigger happy and waited on the update. I can't stand not having root access, especially losing Google Wallet :mad:

Does Sony allow rolling back?
[Sony Xperia ZL] ihsan123:
already can update but the battery issues post by other user hold me from updating :(
[Sony Xperia ZL] TechLife:
Hey Bro,Can you Post Screenshot of updated firmware that we know how the update comes with new Features or Improvements???
[Sony Xperia ZL] Lonzo_SGS2_506:
Sure.. Here it is...

Sent from my ZL monst@
[Sony Xperia ZL] t3chn0s1s:
I just updated and my battery isn't charging super slow like some have reported. Mine seems the same so I'm not sure if that's a valid reason NOT to update.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Lonzo_SGS2_506:
Exactly! Remember that devices are different and symptoms of one wouldn't be the same as others... :rolleyes:

Sent from my ZL monst@
[Sony Xperia ZL] t3chn0s1s:
Precisely. Not ALL devices are created equal. So making a decision based on another user's input/experience is completely erroneous.
[Sony Xperia ZL] nutzuTo:
True that,mine charges like before fast give it a few cicles of charging
[Sony Xperia ZL] ehBrY:
Can anyone tell me how to make Google wallet actually work once with root access on ZL? The wallet version off Google play keeps saying my device and carrier is not supported yet. Please redirect me to the proper workaround.

XDA STATUS UPDATE:

I'm at a TAPAsBar, flashing around my ZL.
[Sony Xperia ZL] spielnicht:
Follow the instructions on this thread, and DO NOT UPDATE Google Wallet from the Play Store.
[Sony Xperia ZL] glovesave:
SUS did it for me too

Thanks guys for the help :good:
[Sony Xperia ZL] obborr:
Anyone having problem with Google Now after updating? Mine is not working after the update. The widget only shows 'no cards.'
[Sony Xperia ZL] kumar abhishek:
Its working perfectly fine :)
[Sony Xperia ZL] nutzuTo:
Now notification light works on stamina mode :) nice
[Sony Xperia ZL] phw8888:
After the update, the stock browser is lost.
[Sony Xperia ZL] kumar abhishek:
It was never present :rolleyes:
[Sony Xperia ZL] Kylez:
in global firmware 434...there is stock browser....but now lost too...in global 253 >.<
[Sony Xperia ZL] Lonzo_SGS2_506:
Actually there is a new browser on small apps. And it is not chrome..

Sent from my ZL monst@
[Sony Xperia ZL] dragonclif67:
To UPDATE or not.........

I have the Xperia ZL model C6506 on the 10.1.A.1.434 firmware build (see below) PC companion tells me the .253 update is available. I am rooted but from what I have read this update breaks root and as of this moment there is no root method for the .253 firmware.

INFO: I am rooted with Stock ROM with locked bootloader via the ROOT method that Doomlord posted. I have moded my Nav. and Notification bars to black and also decreased the size of the Nav soft keys to get a little more screen space. I also have installed some X-Loud sound enhancements along with a few other cool root-access-required apps.

If I take the PC companion update .253, I will lose everything, including root access right? I just want to know if the update is worth losing my MODS and root? What does everyone think? I am torn.......:p
[Sony Xperia ZL] spielnicht:
FUNK! I just discovered a HUGE BUG in the update. Twice I've noticed now my sound is completely gone, both for incoming calls and notifications. First time I didn't think much of it. Second time, I got an earful from people trying to get a hold of me by calling and texting and I HEARD NOTHING. When I used the volume buttons to increase/decrease the volume, I got zero sound as well. I had to reboot to get sound working again.

This update is just getting more and more on my nerves. No root, ****ty battery, and now this.

For those contemplating the update, DON'T DO IT, it's not worth it.
[Sony Xperia ZL] t3chn0s1s:
Your experience is just that: yours and yours alone. I have had NONE of the issues you describe. Everyone knows that when it comes to hardware/firmware that not all devices are created equal. Just because you're having problems in no way guarantees that anyone else will. Please stop posting misleading information.

Sent from my Xperia™ ZL
[Sony Xperia ZL] HyperionX10:
C6506 Canada

Just update my C6506. I was with Rogers, still on 395 and got sick of waiting so flashed generic US 434 then updated via PC Companion.

I have saved the update files (downloaded by PC Companion) for both the Rogers firmware and generic US 253. If anyone wants the ftf, let me know.
[Sony Xperia ZL] obborr:
Made a factory reset, everything is fine now. Thanks.
[Sony Xperia ZL] nutzuTo:
Nice post the update ftf on the fw forum
[Sony Xperia ZL] HyperionX10:
A bit off topic: according to this guide:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2188129

I should exclude loader.sin when I create the ftf.

Is this correct?

Also, what's the best file sharing site to use for upload?
[Sony Xperia ZL] spielnicht:
Well, good for you that you're not having any of the issues. However, I said nothing misleading, just my experience with the update.

In any regard, I've successfully flashed back the previous stock ROM.
[Sony Xperia ZL] pudlikmaxik:
what about c6503 ?

for version c6503 nothing yet.......
[Sony Xperia ZL] Rshaokh:
Mines not charging as fast as before either...
[Sony Xperia ZL] Mambobuzzz:
+1... :-/
[Sony Xperia ZL] kevroc:
I just noticed that, after the update, my notification light WORKS while in stamina mode. Hot diggity!! That was one of the very few niggles I have with the phone.
[Sony Xperia ZL] pudlikmaxik:
what that means?

I don´t know what means that +1.....
[Sony Xperia ZL] EightFinger:
It means that he didn´t have the update for C6503 too.

So it is for me, i don´t have any updates seen for my C6503 too.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Mambobuzzz:
Yes, that's right. Don't have update for C6503 too... :-/
[Sony Xperia ZL] enrique71:
Notification light turns on now, but Led management software like Lightflow still doesn't work in Stamina mode.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Lonzo_SGS2_506:
Use illumination bar app from xperia u it does work and even more accurate than the stock one. Download it from Sony select and remember to use the configuration for the Xperia u.

Sent from my ZL monst@
[Sony Xperia ZL] enrique71:
Indeed, it does manage the led in stamina mode as xperia u, my problem is several of my apps don't work while they all do with light flow.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Lonzo_SGS2_506:
Uninstall light flow then.. I had that problem also and it solved after uninstalling light flow.

Sent from my ZL monst@
[Sony Xperia ZL] nutzuTo:
Where did u find this illumination bar app?
[Sony Xperia ZL] Lonzo_SGS2_506:
Google Play is called:

Illumination Bar Notification and it is originally for the Xperia S and U. But it works perfectly. Make sure to use the configuration for the Xperia u.

Sent from my ZL monst@
[Sony Xperia ZL] CLB-NL:
Are there any 6503 users which have updated? If so, which country?
[Sony Xperia ZL] Ch@rly:
Not received (France).

But I need too the root (Locked BL) for 253, before install it
[Sony Xperia ZL] :
I have updated mi phone and so far I am getting better battery life, Bette performance and the phone doesn't get as hot as with the previous firmware. I hace been gaming (1h30m), watching YouTube and I am still at 40% with a bit over 2h screen time already.
[Sony Xperia ZL] zargalo:
ZL C6503 (Sharp LCD) Portugal. No 253 firmware update yet.
[Sony Xperia ZL] gork1975:
Hi.

I am in Germany and updated with this one http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2280317 works everything fine until now.

Greets,

Marco
[Sony Xperia ZL] paullu:
is there any new Firmware update for c6506?
[Sony Xperia ZL] ehBrY:
Is there any root method for 253 yet? I'm really itching to upgrade but not at the cost of root!

XDA STATUS UPDATE:

I'm at a TAPAsBar, flashing around my ZL.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Linwood.Ferguson:
In usa with C6506 and pc companion says yes. I haven't updated as am waiting for more ZL root info. Looks like Z is available if a bit complex.
[Sony Xperia ZL] UserX10:
Yes,

use the root method from DooMLoRD
[Sony Xperia ZL] ehBrY:
But that requires unlocked bootloader, I'm not going to chance unlocking until there is a solid enough custom rom to make it worth it. If u unlock, the bravia engine is disabled, but if u relock does it come back? If u unlock but use the Sony stock the bravia engine is still disabled?

XDA STATUS UPDATE:

I'm at a TAPAsBar, flashing around my ZL.
[Sony Xperia ZL] spielnicht:
How do you know if the Bravia Engine is disabled or not? I have an unlocked bootloader (with stock ROM) and the Bravia Engine 2 option is available under Setting>Display.
[Sony Xperia ZL] hg3atintin:
You can still tick it but it won't work. Drm Keyes and bravia engine won't work with unlocked bl. It's also gone forever unless you backed up the drm keyes before unlocking.
[Sony Xperia ZL] nutzuTo:
Im on the new update for a week and I think I will go back to previos one cuz this update is useless,they didnt improve nothing only in stamina mode now the notiflight is working,the rest battery,camera or menu I dont see changes,battery dies faster camera the same no big improvement and they change the color of the menu bar lol what a joke.
[Sony Xperia ZL] randy_c:
connect to PC companion and I click repair my phone and it updated my phone lock screen wallpaper and everything works perfect:laugh:
[Sony Xperia ZL] spielnicht:
Oh well, I overlooked that one before unlocking the bootloader. In reality though, I could care less as the Bravia Engine 2 only works in the Sony Album and Movies app, and I never use the latter because it doesn't support AC3 decoding (MX Player my #1 choice). Supporting only 2 stocks apps rather than the entire Android system (especially Chrome and Youtube) just renders BE2 a gimmick.
[Sony Xperia ZL] DoubleYouPee:
Bravia engine works in MXplayer with the HW(+) decoder!
[Sony Xperia ZL] spielnicht:
True, but unfortunately AC3 decoding only works in S/W mode.
[Sony Xperia ZL] DoubleYouPee:
What do you mean? My 720P tv shows play in full HW (well, the "use s/w audio decoder" is turned OFF and I have sound.

Audio: ATSC A/52A (AC-3) 5.1 channels 384kbits/sec
[Sony Xperia ZL] nutzuTo:
Went back to the older version,I have better battery life,this is my case, Sony has to improve in the next update cuz this one for some is very bad
[Sony Xperia ZL] hg3atintin:
I have great battery life with the new update. Will try it for a week and compare with the old one.
[Sony Xperia ZL] nutzuTo:
Maybe for ur 503 is better for mine is not
[Sony Xperia ZL] ehBrY:
Quick question, is there a way to unlock bootloader without it factory resetting everything? Official Sony method does, but any alternative? What is the quickest way I can backup and restore everything exactly way it was for this? I don't want to hassle thru installing and setting everything again, I have titanium backup but it doesn't backup everything does it? What about Sony backup tool app?

XDA STATUS UPDATE:

I'm at a TAPAsBar, flashing around my ZL.
[Sony Xperia ZL] butatx:
Have you try to nandroid backup thru recovery (CWM or TWRP)?
[Sony Xperia ZL] eximperialdragon:
Hmm... Well, in the US, the PC Companion software tells me that there is an update available for the device, but when I go to download and install it I receive a dialog that says its unable to connect to the Sony update engine. First time using this software so I guess it's time to troubleshoot and figure out what I screwed up.
[Sony Xperia ZL] sturmtruppler:
Any news about update for 6503 in germany? PCCompanion only gets 434, and SUS wants to download directly. I just got very small bandwith (384k), so I have to keep my laptop running the whole night to get an update, thats why I ask and don't try myself... :p
[Sony Xperia ZL] butatx:
Just want to ask about flashing .253 update, currently my bootloader is unlocked and have cwm recovery. Here the questions;

1. Can i flash this update through flashtool? Do i need to lock my bootloader first?

2. Have anyone now how to root this update? Can i just flash supersu.zip through recovery to gain root?

3. Anyone know tweak to have smaller navi bar or just disable that so that i can use LMT?

Thanks in advance.
[Sony Xperia ZL] nutzuTo:
Now the update comes on the phone too via OTA no need to connect to sony pc companion
[Sony Xperia ZL] DoubleYouPee:
Nothing yet for C6503 germany.

But will wait for root method with locked bootloader first...
[Sony Xperia ZL] Kylez:
screenshot please ota update
[Sony Xperia ZL] nutzuTo:
Sorry I forgot to say that the OTA is only for the C6506 and I didnt take a screenshot
[Sony Xperia ZL] paullu:
hi I have c6506 UNLOCKED BL and rooted

can't get update via pcc

can you share a c6506 .253 ftf file ?thanks
[Sony Xperia ZL] nutzuTo:
Even If I can get the ftf file,if u update u loose the root and they didnt find a root for the new update,OTA update was only 60mb.
[Sony Xperia ZL] dmarvp:
Noob question

I think I got this update as soon as I received my XZL but I'm not sure. It was only 8 or 10mb. How can I check if I have or not this update? :confused:
[Sony Xperia ZL] DoubleYouPee:
Nah I got that too that was the .434 or whatever
[Sony Xperia ZL] dmarvp:
Oh ! Ok , so the compilation number is the field that should have changed in phone's information right? Oh well, that gives me hopes that the terrible wifi reception will be improved when I get the new update. My model number is C6502....

EDIT: Just updated my phone trough PC Companion. This time I know for sure that the compilation number is 10.1.1.A.1.253. As I said, my model number is C6502, so it should be available to anyone with that model number too.
[Sony Xperia ZL] rfg13:
is it rootable?

is this update rootable? I got notification OTA for the update. I'm on 434 US currently.:confused:
[Sony Xperia ZL] t3chn0s1s:
Hence the name of this thread.

Sent from my Xperia™ ZL
[Sony Xperia ZL] huythach83:
C6502 have the OTA, but I think I will wait for root first. Mine is still locked bootloader :)
[Sony Xperia ZL] fotmr47:
Notification color after update?

Hi Guys,

It is only me or the only color of the notification LED after update in STAMINA mode is white?

My whatsapp notification color is set up to be cyan (choosed via settings options of the app, not using any program to control LED). With stamina mode off, the color is the one configured, when stamina mode is on, only white is used...

Anyone having this issue?

EDIT: Even after installing Lightflow PRO, the notifications are only in white. after I turn on the screen, lightflow's color configured is used. I added the program in stamina mode whitelist.
[Sony Xperia ZL] CLB-NL:
Anyone with the '4.1.2 - 10.1.A.1.434 - Generic Nordic 1270-6779 R5A' ROM that had the update yet on their 6503 model?

And whatabout German ZL'ers? Sony DE told me that they've pushing the update since the 17th of may...
[Sony Xperia ZL] lipz:
Root status

any idea when and if they're working in root for this thing I wanna try it but I can't unlock my bootloader and don't wanna lose root?
[Sony Xperia ZL] EightFinger:
What do you mean with, Sony is pushing the update since 17th of may, because i haven´t had an update here in germany yet.

PS: I have the C6503.
[Sony Xperia ZL] mpf37:
+1
[Sony Xperia ZL] Ingvarr:
He probably means update 434, which went OTA for Germany around that time.
[Sony Xperia ZL] EightFinger:
Ahh, okay, i thought he meant the 253 update, thats why i was wondering.

And i have another question about the 253 update, does the camera focus symbol turn into green now when the camera focused, because in the 434 update it doesn´t.
[Sony Xperia ZL] butatx:
Still no green / blue when focus, .350 rom has it.
[Sony Xperia ZL] EightFinger:
Yeah i know, that .350 had it, but i hoped that .253 would have it again, because it looked much better.
[Sony Xperia ZL] CLB-NL:
That's what I've meant and asked Sony DE on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CLB8421/status/337136537466720257
[Sony Xperia ZL] davemusic:
Sony page says it´s out since 17th may, too.

http://www.sonymobile.com/de/software/phones/xperia-zl/
[Sony Xperia ZL] valinor61:
I too:crying:
[Sony Xperia ZL] mrmyth:
I have C6506 on ATT in US, bought unlocked. It came with .434. I rooted, but left the boot loader locked.

OTA showed up two days ago. I've had success with Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper, so I used it to back up root, temp un-rooted, then installed the OTA.

I can report that it was able to restore root after the update. Titanium Backup has root access, as does Adfree. I froze Smart Connect as a test and that worked too.