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[Sony Xperia L] Sandro8771:
Guy,need some advice.

MT25i.Can i flash the 4.1.B.0.587fw without unlocking the bootloader.

Did try to unlock the device as in info/configuration it did say allowed:yes

Got the unlock key from sony but yet in flashtool after plugging in the device holding not the volume down but the back button a device list prompted and selected MT25i and a quick response was your device cannot be unlocked.WTF...

This device is not under any contract whatsoever.And its a prepaid phone which can use any sim.

Any advice please.
[Sony Xperia L] Navneet Suresh:
[MENTION=4785869]Sandro8771[/MENTION] You have to use sony's bootloader unlock method to unlock first time and the proceed with flashing your phones ftf/fw to get unlocked phone (its risky to unlock phone if you are a first timer)

Sent using XDA for XL
[Sony Xperia L] rahulgangani:
bro i am getting this and nothing happens

24/016/2013 08:16:40 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized

24/016/2013 08:16:40 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.10.2beta6 built on 2013-04-21 22:23:00

24/016/2013 08:16:46 - INFO - Device disconnected

24/017/2013 08:17:22 - INFO - Selected C2104 / 15.3.A.0.26 / India

24/017/2013 08:17:22 - INFO - Preparing files for flashing

24/019/2013 08:19:28 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.

24/020/2013 08:20:25 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

24/021/2013 08:21:25 - INFO - Device disconnected

24/025/2013 08:25:41 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

24/026/2013 08:26:42 - INFO - Device disconnected

my phone is briked it cant get the sony logo pleasee help
[Sony Xperia L] dimo1968:
problem flashboot

I went back;in I can not conctar flashboot.Seem problem in PC.Try xperia L, X8, Live Walkman,Tipo (ST21) and nothing! but could already change the rom with CWM.I will format the PC or upgrade to Win 7 or 8 and see what happens
[Sony Xperia L] Navneet Suresh:
[MENTION=5416030]rahulgangani[/MENTION] Remove the battery of the phone wait for a min the push the battery in and start the mobile by simueltaneously connection usb and pressing vol down button and pressing it till the notif led goes off thats all

Sent from Sony Xperia L
[Sony Xperia L] Navneet Suresh:
[MENTION=4483403]dimo1968[/MENTION] Must be a Driver issue on your pc

Sent from Sony Xperia L
[Sony Xperia L] sherry_94:
My phone connects in flash mode fine...but flashing data is stuck at 0% . Any help???
[Sony Xperia L] Navneet Suresh:
Hmm might be driver issue
[Sony Xperia L] sherry_94:
Updated flashtool..prob solved
[Sony Xperia L] Jstrax:
Please help

I unlocked the bootloader of my phone using the method shown, but when i unlocked it, i tried to open it but it went on a bootloop

Maybe its because i didnt flash the stock rom first, im trying to flash the stock rom now to fix it but I cant because Flashtool wont read my device,

It keeps saying Device connected in Flash Mode, and when i start flashing the stock rom, my phone turns on and it says on Flashtool

Device Disconnected

Drivers need to be installed for connected device.

You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.

Because of that, I cant fix my phone and its been like this for 3 days now.

Any suggestions please? and please make it clear and easy to understand if possible, because im new to this.

Thanks in advance :)

BTW, I have a C2105
[Sony Xperia L] Navneet Suresh:
Install Drivers first

[MENTION=5653990]Jstrax[/MENTION] First install driver from flashtool folder then when start flashtool first then connect phone in Flashmode then flash the ftf :)
[Sony Xperia L] Jstrax:
If your talking about the drivers installer from the "drivers" folder, I already did that but I cant find the Xperia L driver in there, I also checked every box and installed every driver but it still wont work, the main problem for me is the driver. I'll go to my cousin's house to use their computer because my computer is outdated and slow, but please still tell me suggestions in case it doesn't work. Thanks :)
[Sony Xperia L] Navneet Suresh:
hmm

[MENTION=5653990]Jstrax[/MENTION] make sure you select these options in Flashtool Driver Installer and then connect when you have flashtool ready to flash the FTF :)

I have attached an image indicating options
[Sony Xperia L] Jstrax:
It worked :D, Thank you very much, im planning to unlock it again and root it so I can flash ThunderZap and Xperia Clean n Tweaked, do you recommend I do it? also can I flash Clean n Tweaked and Thunderzap using Flashtool (the same method I did with stock ROM)?

Also, can I still update my phone using OTA or PC Companion? (I know that I cant update my phone if I have a custom ROM, is it the same with Stock ROM?)
[Sony Xperia L] Navneet Suresh:
Answer to all queries one by one

[MENTION=5653990]Jstrax[/MENTION] You seem to be a first timer to use flashtool so be carefull

1. To get latest updates you need to be having a stock ROM and Locked BL or else no updates.

2. I can say that i have been using latest version of Thunderzap kernel and its Awesome. And about C'N'T i cant say as i havent tested it mate.

3. If you flash any CWM enabed kernel likke Thunderzap you will be able to flash C'N'T ROM

• I hope i solved all of your queries feel free to ask if you have more ;) :)
[Sony Xperia L] Jstrax:
Ok, Thank you very much for helping me :D
[Sony Xperia L] Jstrax:
One more question :D So I can just use flashtool to flash C'N'T and Thunderzap? Also, do I have to do anything before flashing? like rooting and unlocking bootloader.

Also, can you give me guides of rooting and what is a working su binary and working adb?

Sorry for asking too many questions, as I am a first timer :)
[Sony Xperia L] uremytoy:
No with flashtool u can only Flash original fw in ftf u cannot Flash any custom roms. Yes u can Flash thunderrzap. Just hold vol+ while connecting the Phone and in flashtool choose fastboot [for firmwares u need to hołd vol- and choose flashmode] how to Flash tz. Just extract boot.IMG anywhere and after doing what i said navigate to that folder. Remember u will need to change to ^img coz default is sin. After flashing it u will have to Flash it again throught cwm. If u wont u can have Some bugs

Wysłane z mojego Xperia L przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Sony Xperia L] Jstrax:
Ok, I'll try what u said, thanks in advance :)
[Sony Xperia L] Navneet Suresh:
[MENTION=5653990]Jstrax[/MENTION] don't say it just press it :P xD
[Sony Xperia L] Jstrax:
How do I extract boot.IMG? when i download Thunderzap + CWM, all I get is a kernel.bin.md5 file.

Do I just press fastboot mode and then "Select kernel to flash"?
[Sony Xperia L] uremytoy:
open tz3.1 zip with 7zip winrar or anything and just copy somewhere eq on desktop :)

i forgot to say that but after u press fastboot in flashtool in the window that will appear choose "select kernel to flash" Thunderzap have already CWM u dont need any other

This is how it looks like for me:
[Sony Xperia L] Jstrax:
Can you give me the link for the tz3.1 zip? I cant find it. Thanks :)
[Sony Xperia L] uremytoy:
its here: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?a=show&w=files&flid=5861 i use ultra coz its oc version, im on 1,3GHz that link u can easy find in the kernel thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2390831 tz is my little shortcut as it comes from Thunder Zap (TZ). im sorry if you didnt know that ^^
[Sony Xperia L] Jstrax:
Does TZ 4.1 work with Xperia L too? or only 3.1?
[Sony Xperia L] uremytoy:
hmm 3.1 is latest; where have you found 4.1 version? i dont think its relased yet
[Sony Xperia L] Jstrax:
So, I want to flash ThunderZap Kernel, but I think it needs an unlocked bootloader.

I recently fixed my bootloop after unlocking the bootloader but I relocked it again before fixing it, now, im planning to unlock it again but im on the latest software on XL (15.3.A.1.12), will I have the same problem(bootloop) and have to flash the stock ROM again?
[Sony Xperia L] uremytoy:
yes, for xl its normal that after u unlock bootloader u will get bootloop. actually its normal for most of the new phones
[Sony Xperia L] Jstrax:
Dang it, I should have unlocked it when I flashed the Stock ROM.

---------- Post added at 09:09 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:58 PM ----------

Does unlocking the bootloader using the official way from sony's website prevent bootloop?
[Sony Xperia L] Navneet Suresh:
flash ftf

you have to flash ftf either way
[Sony Xperia L] Jstrax:
Can I flash the Sony Xperia L 15.3.A.1.12 FW Indonesia instead of flashing 2.17/.31 FW?
[Sony Xperia L] Navneet Suresh:
[MENTION=5653990]Jstrax[/MENTION] yes u can if its of same model
[Sony Xperia L] Jstrax:
Well, I'm kinda confused with my phone model, when I bought it, it says C2105, even on the box, and when I flashed 2.17 FW India Generic (the one from your FTF Palace Thread) It says C2104, so do I flash the Sony Xperia L 15.3.A.1.12 FW C2104?

And what is the difference between Sony Xperia L 15.3.A.1.12 FW Generic US and FW India?

This is where im getting the FTFs: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2560642
[Sony Xperia L] pettergriffin:
help

well i finally gathered the courage to root my phone

xperia L running on 4.2.2 (firmware .12 india)

using the the guide provided i was successfully able to unlock my phone's bootloader and flashed stock rom 15.3.A.0.26

but now after rebooting the phone ..all the data has been erased ..apps,contacts everything (just like factory resetting)

i didn't made any BACKUP(ta) because i thought it needed root

so is there any chance to recover my data ? or is it a lost cause :crying:

ALSO can u please guide me further on how to root my phone now(which method) because i am new to all this stuff and really confused

xperia L

C2104

15.3.A.0.26

edit: well i have restored the contacts ,but still any way to get the apps and previous settings?

also new system update available to my previous version i.e 15.3.a.1.12 BEFORE UNLOCKING\

should update ? will it be still unlocked ?
[Sony Xperia L] Navneet Suresh:
You cross flashed the ftf go and flash c2105's FTF
[Sony Xperia L] Jstrax:
One question, even if my phone shows C2104, is it still C2105?

And will flashing stock rom remove thunderzap kernel? Because I unlocked the bootloader and I didnt have a bootloop so I didnt have to flash a stock rom, after that, I successfully flashed thudnerzap.
[Sony Xperia L] uremytoy:
yes it is still c2105 if u ofc boutgh that version. u simply flashed the wrong ftf. u had to flash c2105 and u flashed c2104. from what i know the only difference is that c2014 is for india and c2104 is for eu us etc, cuz theere are different gsm modes in those regions
[Sony Xperia L] Navneet Suresh:
[MENTION=5653990]Jstrax[/MENTION] nope it isnt and u can revert to original fw came with phone i.e. ur model one
[Sony Xperia L] blazemohit:
disconnected

Help please after preparing for flash mode my phone is disconnected again again.. Why?? Xperia l c2014 help plz thanks in advance:confused:
[Sony Xperia L] Navneet Suresh:
do this

First make flashtool ready for flashing select ftf and press flash it will ask for connecting phone in flashmode connect xperia l to pc in flashmode it will flash it
[Sony Xperia L] prateekm1995:
reflash fw

you have to reflash firmware after unlocking bootloader mate....:good:
[Sony Xperia L] luke56:
I found a exe in flashtool's folder and I installed the drivers (flashmode common, fastboot; common and Xperia L driver).

They go well for unlock bootloader and flash ROM?
[Sony Xperia L] serhatt123:
Thanks that's what I needed
[Sony Xperia L] EGY falcon:
thanks
[Sony Xperia L] Mostsh:
When i open flashtool i got stuck in that screen. Any idea?
[Sony Xperia L] derrick28:
error

I unlocked the bootloader but while flashing the ftf the flashtool is giving me an error

23/014/2014 20:14:17 - INFO - Processing system.sin

23/014/2014 20:14:17 - INFO - Checking header

23/014/2014 20:14:17 - INFO - Flashing data

23/015/2014 20:15:07 - INFO - Ending flash session

23/015/2014 20:15:07 - ERROR - ERR_SEVERITY="MINOR";ERR_CODE="0017";ERR_DYNAMIC="0x80080012 ";
[Sony Xperia L] Navneet Suresh:
It's syncing with Github wait till it finishes sync

Sent from Nexus 7
[Sony Xperia L] Navneet Suresh:
Weird error try again but first select ftf and click flash and when dialogue comes connect device in flashmode.

Sent from Nexus 7
[Sony Xperia L] derrick28:
I have tried that. It gives the same error.
[Sony Xperia L] Mazzen.kh:
Sorry if the question is repeated, couldn't find it

What i understood from the OP that we don't need to back up TA partition to relock bootloader, is that true?
[Sony Xperia L] Navneet Suresh:
Have you tried installing drivers again and also is your bootloader unlocked/unlockable ?

You need to take a backup of TA Partition.

Sent from Nexus 7
[Sony Xperia L] bumbusiomay:
i will tryyyyyyyyyyy
[Sony Xperia L] derrick28:
This happened while unlocking the bootloader.

Bootloader was successfully unlocked.

TA Backup - I have
[Sony Xperia L] Navneet Suresh:
I preferred unlocking via official way, BTW is your phone starting.

Sent from Nexus 7
[Sony Xperia L] derrick28:
Its working now. I just re-locked the bootloader and flashed 4.1.2 and it worked.

Wondering why .17 and .14 dint work?
[Sony Xperia L] AK16:
Weird Problem. Getting led indication. C2104

Acc. to 1st post, while connecting to pc via flashmode no led indication should glow

but my phone is showing indications.. Green and Red led total for 1 sec :confused:

and then flashtool id selector doesnt show my phone id.

i have indian C2104 with world rom given and only rooted with locked bootloader.

i want to unlock it. also phone shows Bootloader unlock allowed.

HELP.

windows 7, all drivers installed, re-re-reinstalled
[Sony Xperia L] Navneet Suresh:
Use official method to unlock and then keep ftf ready as unlocking erases data

Sent from Nexus 7
[Sony Xperia L] AK16:
Totally Absolutely noob for all this

Well thank you for trying to help me but I Seriously ,Dont know anything , talking about using cmd, etc etc

On your computer, you will be asked for drivers. Point to the usb_driver folder where you placed the android_winusb.inf-file, and select the Android Boot loader Interface-file.

Open a command window and go to the tools folder within the Android SDK folder.

this is the given instruction

i know nothing about languages, commands, codes etc. :mad:

Edit:- Never mind.. Flashtool just MAGICALLY accepted my device.(Wonder How ??) :victory:

Also my data was intact after flashing ftf. Just apps and settings were deleted, rest my memory was filed to same % before and after flashing

thanks.
[Sony Xperia L] Men_in_black007:
Somebody Help Me

Please

I Unlocked Bootloader Successfully!

But My Mobile Is Stucked On Boot Logo!

How Much Time It Will Take Or It"s A Boot Loop?

And How To Fix It??

Please Help

Please
[Sony Xperia L] Navneet Suresh:
Flash FTF that's all.

Sent from Nexus 7
[Sony Xperia L] Men_in_black007:
Latest Firmware Will Work Fine??
[Sony Xperia L] Navneet Suresh:
Yes

Sent from Nexus 7
[Sony Xperia L] Akasa47:
I don't have a working "Volume down"-button!!

Am i totally screwed, because my 'volume down'-button is broken, and i can't use it when i have to... Is there any other way to Unlock Boot?? Please reply soon!

-Greetings, Akasa
[Sony Xperia L] Navneet Suresh:
Get it repaired as after unlocking via fastboot you need to flash ftf in flashmode(which requires vol down button)

Sent from Nexus 7
[Sony Xperia L] uremytoy:
@up flashing kernel requires vol down. Ftf needs vol up

Wysłane z mojego C2105 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Sony Xperia L] Navneet Suresh:
Vol down initiates flashmode and up for fastboot. Fastboot for flashing kernel unlocking OEM way (official)

Sent from Nexus 7
[Sony Xperia L] mikhil:
It wont start. you have to install custom mod(CWM or trwp) and and then install rom u like
[Sony Xperia L] shadyg:
Noob question!

Hello

If I unlock the bootloader, you really need to put a original FTF with flashtool or install boot.img from for example CyanogenMod?

Sorry for my bad English
[Sony Xperia L] Navneet Suresh:
You need to flash FTF

Sent from Nexus 7
[Sony Xperia L] shadyg:
Navneet Suresh Thanks!

I can use any FTF or just the Vodafone Romania?

The software of Sony's brilliantly stupid and I should change it to something custom, thats why I have requesting explanations. :good:
[Sony Xperia L] Navneet Suresh:
Use FTF of your carrier, With same customization BTW As you have Unlocked XL try CM or AOSP builds if you don't want Stock experience. But first you need to have stock rom before you proceed with custom roms
[Sony Xperia L] shadyg:
[MENTION=5324073]Navneet Suresh[/MENTION] Thanks again! :highfive:

I will install CM11 I like it more.

PS: I see that Windows 8.1 has stil problems with drivers for flashtool.
[Sony Xperia L] Navneet Suresh:
To install drivers on Win 8.1 see this tutorial by me.
[Sony Xperia L] shadyg:
I get this error:

03/019/2014 16:19:36 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.16.1 built on 06-16-2014 23:00:00

03/019/2014 16:19:36 - INFO - Executing search strategies to find proxy selector

03/019/2014 16:19:36 - INFO - No proxy found for IE. Trying next one

03/019/2014 16:19:36 - INFO - No proxy found for firefox. Trying next one

03/019/2014 16:19:36 - INFO - No proxy found for java. Trying next one

03/019/2014 16:19:36 - INFO - Syncing devices from github

03/019/2014 16:19:36 - INFO - Pulling changes

03/019/2014 16:19:37 - INFO - Devices sync finished.

03/019/2014 16:19:41 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.

03/019/2014 16:19:42 - INFO - Device disconnected

03/019/2014 16:19:50 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

03/019/2014 16:19:50 - INFO - Opening device for R/W

03/019/2014 16:19:50 - INFO - Reading device information

03/019/2014 16:19:50 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.

03/019/2014 16:19:50 - INFO - Current device : C2105 - ZH8002LYKT - 1271-9861_R6B - 1269-5420_15.3.A.1.14 - WORLD-i_15.3.A.1.14

03/019/2014 16:19:50 - INFO - Processing loader.sin

03/019/2014 16:19:50 - INFO - Checking header

03/019/2014 16:19:50 - INFO - Flashing data

03/019/2014 16:19:50 - INFO - Processing of loader.sin finished.

03/019/2014 16:19:51 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_dbe9 - Version : loader_MSM8X30_10 / Boot version : S1_Boot_MSM_8X30_R1_25 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE

03/019/2014 16:19:51 - INFO - Start Reading unit 000008B2

03/019/2014 16:19:51 - INFO - Reading TA finished.

03/019/2014 16:19:51 - INFO - Ending flash session

03/019/2014 16:19:51 - INFO - Now unplug your device and restart it into fastbootmode

03/019/2014 16:19:51 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

03/019/2014 16:19:52 - INFO - Device disconnected

03/019/2014 16:19:55 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

03/020/2014 16:20:06 - INFO - Device disconnected

This is on my windows 7 laptop the drivers are instald, any ideeas ?

Usb debuging has to be on ?

PS: The phone is fine. I removed the battery and as seen previously and nothing, does not like me.
[Sony Xperia L] Navneet Suresh:
[MENTION=3622060]shadyg[/MENTION]

03/019/2014 16:19:51 - INFO - Ending flash session

03/019/2014 16:19:51 - INFO - Now unplug your device and restart it into fastbootmode

03/019/2014 16:19:51 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

03/019/2014 16:19:52 - INFO - Device disconnected

03/019/2014 16:19:55 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

03/020/2014 16:20:06 - INFO - Device disconnected

It asks you to connect it in fastboot mode not flash mode BTW you are trying to unlock device or flash ftf because flashing ftf needs flashmode.?
[Sony Xperia L] shadyg:
[MENTION=5324073]Navneet Suresh[/MENTION] Now I do exactly as in the tutorial to unlock bootloader, press the blu, then connect the cable and press volume down at the same time.

i got the unlock code form Sony.

PS: I have to perhaps press volume up and enable USB debugging to work?

PS 2: The device has to be rooted fist ?
[Sony Xperia L] Navneet Suresh:
Just follow steps shown in flashtool first click blu then connect device in flashmode when it asks connect it in fast boot mode it will then ask you to enter unlock key copy and paste it/type it and then it will unlock your device.

Sent from Nexus 7
[Sony Xperia L] shadyg:
[MENTION=5324073]Navneet Suresh[/MENTION] Thanks a lot for the idea, everything worked perfectly after.

I put tft, I turned the phone on, after it took a while to work, and after I put CM 11 with no problem now I can say I`m very pleased with it.

I owe you one :good:
[Sony Xperia L] Navneet Suresh:
:)

Sent from Nexus 7
[Sony Xperia L] kasun23384:
can you tell me how fix issue

it sudden dead screen ..can you tell me how fix ..im unocking boot loader i do some steps missing, i thing that tha issue missing Drm kys now raunning apps my xperia l is stuck in balck screen ..
[Sony Xperia L] Navneet Suresh:
Can you be more clear ? I didn't get it , what are you trying to say :confused:
[Sony Xperia L] pankajmahato:
Worked like a charm

Your Steps made it super easy, thanks
[Sony Xperia L] Navneet Suresh:
Please don't quote whole OP(Original Post). Remove the quote ;) :)

Sent from Sony Xperia L C2104
[Sony Xperia L] AlaaHosni:
Please I want a CM11 Rom and a Recovery for Sony xperia L C2105
[Sony Xperia L] Navneet Suresh:
Unlock your XL flash any custom kernel with help of flash tool and then flash cm 11 & GApps.

Sent from Sony Xperia L C2104
[Sony Xperia L] yodude007:
Error in processHeader : 1 : Incorrect function

this error is coming .how to solve this ?
[General Questions and Answers] fade2black101:
Hi guys

I'm thinking of getting a cheap phone from China to supplement my Note II. My main concerns (apart from the obvious reliability one) is battery life and camera performance. I plan to use this mainly as a going out phone so want it to be decent enough to take pictures in low light situations.

Very confusing with all these models and websites, and the fact there doesn't seem to be THAT much info on these phones.

I would appreciate any input from you lot who have any knowledge of these devices or have one yourself or have experience of getting these phones from China.

I have pinned it down to a couple of devices, but I'm not sure if there's something more suitable instead. I'm not looking to spend much more than £150 to be honest.

iOcean X7 youth

http://www.merimobiles.com/iocean-x7-youth-mt6589-quad-core-5-0-inch-ips-1920-1080-with-android-4-2-...

Lenovo A830

http://www.merimobiles.com/lenovo-a830-android4-2-quad-core-1-2ghz-5-0-inch-qhd-540-960-3g-wcdma-8-0...

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Cheers.
[General Questions and Answers] shadowcore:
Huawei G600,G615 maybe? They are available in europe aswell.
[General Questions and Answers] fade2black101:
The iOcean X7 looks much better than that though
[General Questions and Answers] WildfireDEV:
In my opinion the Lenovo is a better buy because one it is a known brand. Two there is more chance of that having dev support compared to the other one.
[General Questions and Answers] CNagieb:
I recommend Star B6000 its cheaper and better
[General Questions and Answers] shadowcore:
The difference is that you dont have to import those two.
[General Questions and Answers] whiskerz:
Plain and simple, don't buy china knockoff phones. In the long run you'll be better off buy a cheap older android like the g1 or maybe a mytouch. Buying from shady manufacturers is a great way to get scammed out of your hard earned money.
[General Questions and Answers] fade2black101:
It's not a knock off though.

Phones like the Zopo C2 and Lenovo A830 are highly praised.

I'm still a little worried though, mainly about the warranty.

My research has led me to believe that, in China, makes like Star are problematic but something like ZOPO C2 is more high end.
[General Questions and Answers] WildfireDEV:
Most Chinese phones are knockoffs but lately china has been releasing good quality android phones which are not knockoffs and the ones that you just mentioned are one of the two. Warranty might be a problem due to the fact that the company might only exist in china and therefore you might have to send it all the way to china.
[General Questions and Answers] VAIPAR:
I'm using the Huawei Ascend g600 is a pretty good phone, it has a decent camera and decent battery life.