yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 Software Upgrading] claudiu:
solution that works

Hi,

I've found this article on another forum. I have tried it and it works !!!

1 To sync with BT first delete all your pairing with your computer and phone on both devices.

2 Go to BT Manager on your phone and click both check boxes for Inbound and Outbound COM ports and pair the devices.

3 Once they are paired go to BT manager (on the phone) again and click on the start button (for BT ActiveSync setup) and pair the devices again if you have to.

4 Once that is done make sure that on the computer in BT Settings the the Serial Port Profile (SPP) "Serial Port COM4" is checked.Click on the phone device>property>services.

5 After that on the computer's BT Manager itself ensure that the COM ports folder shows incoming and outgoing ports with the phone's name in front.

6 Open ActiveSync (on the computer) ensure that the COM port no. is the same as the Incoming COM port no. given in step 5 above and it being shown as available. Sometimes if it is unavailable, the computer needs to be rebooted and then it will be shown as available.

7 Click on ActiveSync thru BT on the phone and it should work.

8 Whenever you wanna disconnect ActiveSync press stop on the compouter to disconnect.
[Sony Xperia L] hashroot:
​

INTRODUCTION:

CyanogenMod is a free, community built, aftermarket firmware distribution of Android 4.2 (JB), which is designed to increase performance and reliability over stock Android for your device.

Disclaimer:

#include
/*
* Your warranty is now void.
*
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
* If you dont like this rom, Stay away from this thread!
*/

WORKING LIST:

Booting

Bootanimation

ADB

Logcat

Homescreen

MTP

NOT WORKING:

SystemUI

Telephony

Camera

Everything Else

Requirements:

CWM or TWRP

How To Flash:

Download zip

Open>Delete boot.img

Copy zip to your phone

Goto CWM or TWRP

Wipe Everything

Install zip from sd card

Flash This Kernel

Wipe Everything

Sources:

Repo: https://github.com/CyanogenMod/android

Device tree: https://github.com/The-Superman/Taoshan-wip

Vendor props: https://github.com/The-Superman/android_device_sony_Taoshan

Qcom-common: https://github.com/The-Superman/android_device_sony_qcom-common

Common: https://github.com/The-Superman/android_device_sony_common

XDA:DevDB Information

CyanogenMod 10.1, a ROM for the Sony Xperia L

Contributors

The-Superman

ROM OS Version: 4.2.x Jelly Bean

ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x

ROM Firmware Required: Unlocked Bootloader

Based On: CyanogenMod

Version Information

Status: Testing

Created 2013-09-16

Last Updated 2013-09-30
[Sony Xperia L] hashroot:
Changelog:

PRE-ALPHA Release: [29JUL2013]

Booting

Bootanimation

ADB

Logcat

Homescreen

MTP

Downloads:

Download pre-alpha

md5: a103c63880218ff47445eef6b4b4e28e

Credits:

[MENTION=4060849]Shaaan[/MENTION]

[MENTION=4621813]#define[/MENTION]

[MENTION=4573740]yajnab[/MENTION]

[MENTION=4193338]CyanogenMod[/MENTION]

[MENTION=4225240]wilfredcool007[/MENTION]

[MENTION=4736004]Rachit Rawat[/MENTION]
[Sony Xperia L] Sparksys:
Nice Working List ! :)
[Sony Xperia L] damian01211:
These going to be so serious. I'm so excited about this rom ! That what I was waiting for. For a CM on XL.
[Sony Xperia L] perfectms:
Wow! I was just waiting for a custom ROM.
[Sony Xperia L] ImTooNoob:
Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn! Finally! :laugh:
[Sony Xperia L] Shivam Kuchhal:
All hail our great superman. Nice job Rishabh
[Sony Xperia L] hashroot:
Download link added...Follow instructions to flash! :)
[Sony Xperia L] Crytech:
Rishabh Thank you very much...Take your own time no hurry :thumbup:

Make.Believe!
[Sony Xperia L] Raj joshi:
Really glad to have you as developer bro :)

Thank you
[Sony Xperia L] Sparksys:
Keep up the good work super man.. But at the moment I don't think lots of people will download it since it's full of bugs :)
[Sony Xperia L] Dark Passenger:
Nice man but why not start with 10.2 now that its completely merged the amount of work is equal...?
[Sony Xperia L] cittaslow:
I believe in you.

This news is enough for me. Good luck. :o
[Sony Xperia L] Sparksys:
10.2 O.o ? Android 4.3 was released 2 days ago ,, and you want it that fast on our phones ? :D

its kinda impossible .. we have to wait for the codes
[Sony Xperia L] Navneet Suresh:
:good: Will wait for stable one :D BTW Thanks :fingers-crossed:
[Sony Xperia L] OldDroid:
Since my xl dropped imto saltwater i cant develop anymore for the device! But how i can help you with my damn mind (logcats would be nice)

Regards,

OD

PS: next device: Nexus 4, will write a comparison with pros and cons against nexus 4 and xl
[Sony Xperia L] hashroot:
Well, the main issue is because of kernel...can you make cm10.1 kernel? So that it will work properly!
[Sony Xperia L] kz_rider_0274:
Glad to see this..

Wait for the fix version..
[Sony Xperia L] Navneet Suresh:
Sad to hear about it why don't you mind to send it to sony center ??
[Sony Xperia L] hashroot:
Uploading...let's see
[Sony Xperia L] hashroot:
CWM and Test Build

TEST BUILD: http://www.mediafire.com/?6dbq2ji3zlb12vw

And CWM based on latest CM10.2 sources: http://www.mediafire.com/?mudmunttjprtb1k
[Sony Xperia L] DeviousFusion:
Logcat. No boot screen.

http://pastebin.com/5edbcKu6
[Sony Xperia L] varun.chitre15:
Well here are some solutions.

After reading logcat I see the HW HAL is not loading

Below files seem to be missing and causing the issue

1. libhwcexternal.so

2. libaudioparameter.so

3. egl.cfg
[Sony Xperia L] DeviousFusion:
http://pastebin.com/eryBgQPG

Its just asking for more libs. Which I find weird. We can't blob all the libs.
[Sony Xperia L] varun.chitre15:
It will complain about them until and unless it gets all of them needed to load the concerned module

This time following is missing

1. libhwcservice.so

2. egl.cfg (You don't seem to have added this due to which it is falling back to default configuration which is not what we want)

Btw does backup/restore from cwm works? I am thinking to start experimenting myself here.
[Sony Xperia L] Shivam Kuchhal:
Yeah nandroid works fine. :good:
[Sony Xperia L] hashroot:
Do one thing...Do CM10 specific changes in ramdisk...Let's start with CM10 fist...What say??
[Sony Xperia L] Crytech:
That will be easy as per many devs said on facebook:D
[Sony Xperia L] percy_g2:
Grep those libs and start the debugging .

Vendor tree needs lots of work

EDIT:- if someone can push the latest firmware to github ,that would be great help
[Sony Xperia L] DeviousFusion:
Stock libs/binaries:

https://github.com/dj2tusk/Taoshan_Stock
[Sony Xperia L] nolinuxnoparty:
I did it b4 you :p

www.github.com/nolinuxnoparty/taoshan_system_dump
[Sony Xperia L] DeviousFusion:
Nice...And guess what you would have won the first prize, if you had shared it here earlier. :rolleyes:
[Sony Xperia L] :
Do you got the FULL kernel tree also?:confused:
[Sony Xperia L] yajnab:
Do whatever you want. HWC fix is needed
[Sony Xperia L] hashroot:
Than why don't you fix it and do a pull request?? So that we can compile it or else you make it!!!
[Sony Xperia L] Dark Passenger:
Hi I think rather than keeping things a secret till you get a device.If you plan on sharing your fixes( i think you do...) I think now would be a good time to provide your contribution. even if the your proposed solution might not work it might give someone else an insight to build upon,hence being worth a shot.

summary : provide your proposed fixes asap. rather than later.:):good:
[Sony Xperia L] yajnab:
Well working blindly on the HWC can only be done by a God as it differs not only board to board but device to device. Yea I can do but the framebuffer will be hanging
[Sony Xperia L] Dark Passenger:
dude look around and do a head count i see atleast 3 developers who have experience with the device and one with it.Its as simple as provide your solution and see how it goes from there.

as it's said take small steps maybe there can be progress.:)

and if it doesnt work github allows for a rollback on a commit:p
[Sony Xperia L] percy_g2:
give it a try , make a common org for Xperia L on github and i can help you out too .
[Sony Xperia L] :
Instead of doing useless demotivating posts, why not share a hand and send a pull request. I see, you have promised some groundbreaking developments. Go ahead. Give it a shot. [MENTION=4913184]percy_g2[/MENTION] [MENTION=4060849]Shaaan[/MENTION] all are collaborating with OP on this project voluntarily and don't give lame excuses of not having a device.
[Sony Xperia L] galaxyfreak:
You guys are working on 4.2, but i remember same logcat **** on pico 4.3..
[Sony Xperia L] jitin02:
Control racht :P
[Sony Xperia L] DeviousFusion:
Drop a hint maybe...please.. ! :fingers-crossed:
[Sony Xperia L] Dark Passenger:
hey have you tried asking fxp team on their irc channel.

their the entire fxp team (not just jerpalea) could help solve your/our problems (maybe with embarrassing ease :fingers-crossed:).

this is because i observed that there was no mention of jerpalea or fxp team or any attempts to contact them.

heres the link : http://en.irc2go.com/webchat/?net=freenode&room=freexperia

good luck :good:

give them logcats too if possible (last kmsg...)
[Sony Xperia L] Chris s5830i:
yesterday I went to the xperia s development section found the cm made by free xperia team and send a pm to them I dont know if it counts if only one guys sends a pm so let us bombard free xperia team's inbox with requests and even visit their chatroom.
[Sony Xperia L] The "A" Factor:
Believe me ... That's a bad idea ... :eek:
[Sony Xperia L] Chris s5830i:
ok I was just kidding but we must find some way to contact them and I see in your signature that you have a team of your own the A factor will you help in building cm for this device
[Sony Xperia L] Dark Passenger:
that's a really really bad idea.Because that would mean requesting for them to support this device (which would eventually come when one of them purchases the device).The only purpose this will serve will be to annoy them.

the best thing would be for someone to request them on their irc channel(that a place for developers to ask questions!) for a possible hint/solution for the bugs currently plaging the device for that the said person needs to possess a device and have enough knowledge to develop from scratch.

+1 :)
[Sony Xperia L] hashroot:
Have you messaged them??
[Sony Xperia L] Dark Passenger:
nope because I don't know what to ask them also wont understand their solution even if they gave one (its most likely a source link a few remarks, maybe a clue).

hence I said someone who understands development and /or has the device.
[Sony Xperia L] Chris s5830i:
I think varun chitre is perfect for it and he even owns this device we have to ask him
[Sony Xperia L] Chris s5830i:
guys i got a reply pm from free xperia team they told the dont own the device yet so they cant promise anything
[Sony Xperia L] Me_Shazzy:
Why not donate them a phone?
[Sony Xperia L] Dark Passenger:
Guys has anyone tried to build a device with blue commons that is as a msm8960 device .

also can someone try and build cm10.

from what i read about the sp sony made the device with the (if i remember correctly the ) framebuffer as a sort of in between with android 4.1 and 4.2 so that made making cm10 also impossible.

(and confirmed the update to 4.2 or above).
[Sony Xperia L] felix_fx2:
mate, you confirmed? for sp or L.
[Sony Xperia L] adfad666:
I just took a look at the sources being used for these builds, and basically nothing is gonna happen until someone builds a new kernel compatible with Android 4.2.

I did the same for Xperia SP a few weeks ago. You need to identify the original CAF tag your device was based on, then port the taoshan drivers from your stock Sony kernel to that clean CAF branch. You can see what I did here for Xperia SP. Once you have the CAF kernel booting on the Sony factory ROM, you can then port those drivers to a newer CAF branch compatible with Android 4.2. I did that here.

it's a LOT of work, but unless Sony release an Android 4.2 (or better) update for Xperia L then someone MUST do this (I don't know if Sony have announced anything for L but there are CAF branches supporting this chipset). I know for a fact that the FXP team currently do not intend to even look at Xperia L and M so don't expect anything from them.

If there is anyone who is serious about learning how to do this properly I am willing to help. That person needs to be familiar with at least Ubuntu and needs to be analytical. You can find me on freenode IRC in channel #cmhuashan-dev (I'm in others but that's the quietest).

(The other option is to organize a donation rally so I can buy the device myself, but I'd much rather see someone else learn to do it, and of course 215EUR is a lot to raise in what seems to be a small community so far)
[Sony Xperia L] hashroot:
[MENTION=4193352]adfad666[/MENTION]:

I made a new device tree from scratch...getting audio-caf and video-caf errors

http://pastie.org/8400555
[Sony Xperia L] Sparksys:
Haha nice picture!
[Sony Xperia L] adfad666:
Like I said, you need a new kernel. Various device drivers, like hwcomposer, audio and others use information taken from kernel headers. You can't use an Android 4.1 kernel to build Android 4.2.
[Sony Xperia L] amnher:
I'm no developer but what if someone starts first with CM10??
[Sony Xperia L] Chris s5830i:
actually i have the same doubt if only 4.2 kernel works for cm 10.1 then why not start with cm 10 which would work with 4.1 kernel we have at present?
[Sony Xperia L] DeviousFusion:
That's what we are planning...
[Sony Xperia L] damian01211:
Finally, great news. So we can look forward to CM and see some build in next few day's ?

Also does the PAC-Man Rom will be based on CM 10 too ?
[Sony Xperia L] ardian1899:
Now we have JB 4.2.2, is there any possibility to continue this ROM?
[Sony Xperia L] :
The problem is due to kernel. I need to port CAF kernel to our device and once it's done, cm will be running on our device with no problems at all. I'm waiting for my laptop so I can get things started.

We'll be moving to cm10.1 ( yes, ditch cm10 plans ) as 4.2 is released and once sources are out, commits will be pushed.

Till then, sit back, grab a beer and relax.
[Sony Xperia L] ardian1899:
Sounds great, thanks!
[Sony Xperia L] hashroot:
Only caf based kernel needed...Then CM is just one step away...Waiting for sony to release latest kernel source!
[Sony Xperia L] AayushDhuria:
SELinux (enforcing mode) in 4.4 meaning root will be super hard to get on non nexuses? Is it true? (Not my words, it's from a RD)

Edit: Looks like XDA Portal guys did an article on this http://www.xda-developers.com/android/google-taking-aim-at-device-modders-in-android-4-4-kitkat/

My question being, does it effect the future development(I've to be hopeful) of 4.4 for XL?
[Sony Xperia L] Joel16:
Any idea when sony will release the caf kernel for the new update? I've been waiting patiently and it's already been a week.

Sent from my C2104
[Sony Xperia L] AayushDhuria:
That's not very patient. It's Sony, could be upto a month, I don't think anyone knows except Sony, they might be released the next second, or maybe after a couple of months.
[Sony Xperia L] Joel16:
Sony released their kernel sources for 4.2.2 http://developer.sonymobile.com/dow...es/open-source-archive-for-build-15-3-a-0-26/

Sent from my C2104
[Sony Xperia L] MajorMonodon:
On another note, this time the

wifi drivers are in there

! So less frustrations for the kernel developers, yeah!
[Sony Xperia L] Joel16:
Then there's no need to flash wifi modules separately ;)
[Sony Xperia L] Maurice5813:
Please continue, you left us with a half ass rom:confused:
[Sony Xperia L] amnher:
Man learn to be patient. The sources just came out yesterday, porting is not an easy thing.

Give them time. They also have their own lives
[Sony Xperia L] hashroot:
Status

[MENTION=535343]all[/MENTION]

:p
[Sony Xperia L] Joel16:
What exactly is caf kernel?

Sent from my C2104
[Sony Xperia L] Levered:
what is this...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2521714
[Sony Xperia L] saurabh007:
CAF stands for Code Aurora Forum :good:
[Sony Xperia L] siankatabg:
Is there any github repo for the caf kernel port?
[Sony Xperia L] adfad666:
Nobody's figured this out yet? pity...
[Sony Xperia L] Joel16:
Lol.. tell me about it, I don't wanna judge I'm not an experienced developer so yeah but I heard that Brinly's working on it and it seems that they're ALL depending on him now, idk.
[Sony Xperia L] adfad666:
Yeah, good luck with that.
[Sony Xperia L] naitik2012:
Welcome to XL development :p
[Sony Xperia L] Raj joshi:
[MENTION=4193352]adfad666[/MENTION] can you help us out with CM? And CAF kernel?
[Sony Xperia L] adfad666:
Of course, just let me know when you're ready to send me a device and I'll PM you my address.
[Sony Xperia L] Hnk1:
Check this out for all works going on CM development for Xperia L. It's updated regularly so do come back for more! Click Here

CLICK HERE FOR ROM DEVELOPMENT THREAD
[Sony Xperia L] subha7082:
is there any fix for bugs??
[Sony Xperia L] Sparksys:
1- DON'T POST THE WHOLE OP

2-No there isn't

3-Wait for ubberlagydarwin to make CM for us
[Sony Xperia L] percy_g2:
good news https://github.com/sonyxperiadev/device-sony-c2105

http://developer.sonymobile.com/kno...droid-open-source-project-for-xperia-devices/
[Sony Xperia L] MajorMonodon:
Just saw this too, excellent!

What does this mean exactly for CM development? Are AOSP basefiles for a device easy to adapt/reuse?
[Sony Xperia L] percy_g2:
For CM your devs have to port CAF kernel as sony have released prebuilt aosp kernel.

In a month your dev section will get flooded with AOSP build ,CM,PA etc.

Enjoy and don't spam the thread with question . Just give devs lil time .

Thanks to Sony for there support again :)

Just mirrored binaries

https://github.com/percy-g2/vendor_C2105

Its 4.4.1 guys and i'am running a build lets see
[Sony Xperia L] amnher:
WHen did Xperia L appeared?
[Sony Xperia L] uberlaggydarwin:
Hi all :)

I'm an official CM maintainer as many of you know.I was planning to pick up this device.

Sony released a AOSP project today.

I'll be making a new thread soon :) for my port of CM ;) .

See you fokes soon :) (when i get my device next week)

Brin.
[Sony Xperia L] siankatabg:
So we are not in the list for the official sony update to 4.4,but we will get AOSP 4.4 from them.Im OK with this,but if they push an official update to 4.4 for the guys who cant unlock BL ,sony will be Number 1.

I cant imagine how much custom roms we will have in 1 month...

Good work sony,good work.
[Sony Xperia L] Levered:
4.4.1 AOSP....wonderful....
[Sony Xperia L] Sparksys:
Now we will start moving forward .. and thanks brin Tylor and thanks Percy
[Sony Xperia L] Joel16:
Holy **** this is good news. Thanks Brinly and Percy.
[Sony Xperia L] uberlaggydarwin:
Thanks.

I'll likely be taking this device as official maintainer so it can be merged in a lot quicker and become official ;)

Heheh Thanks.

[MENTION=4913184]percy_g2[/MENTION] had no relation to me in this though

GENERAL REMINDER TO ALL.

If you do not own the device and browsing this forum. PLEASE DO NOT RELEASE BUILDS.
[Sony Xperia L] Joel16:
Good to hear mate ;)

Will it be based off of 4.4.1 then?
[Sony Xperia L] percy_g2:
Don't address me what to do when i know what i'am doing. Prebuilt kernel is used bla bla long story short . So please you got an issues ,better use report button and get over with it .

Pace out and i have created the thread in development section .
[Sony Xperia L] kaustubh.rockstar:
Well as I can see you are supporting them xl users.. Can you help in xperia M too ?? It's nearly same as xl... I can be the tester for if you support XM.. :)

Sorry for ot here.
[Sony Xperia L] koplax antiek:
i hope not cm11 but 10.2 realis to

thanxz to britnly

for support xperia l
[Sony Xperia L] ImTooNoob:
Any updates?
[Sony Xperia L] mukulatri:
What about cm 11
[Sony Xperia L] aleksander002:
No one knows it except Brinly (@uberlaggydarwin)..and do not ask for ETA.
[Sony Xperia L] koplax antiek:
nothing cm to xperia l ????.

why not continue this is...
[Sony Xperia L] Joel16:
He's working on making a bug free release, so please be patient.

Even the strongest opponent always has a weakness.

- Itachi Uchiha
[Sony Xperia L] utsavkoju:
Anyone has got any idea when brinly is releasing CM11 for our device. It has been months since we last heard from him.

:(
[Sony Xperia L] :
Next year!

Okay apart jokes maybe after 2-3 months
[Sony Xperia L] FantasticalX:
I am was wondering if this project still continue :rolleyes:
[Sony Xperia L] a.moiz0322:
Why do u want cm10 when we have cm11?
[Sony Xperia L] utsavkoju:
Because Number of OS like Lewa OS, MIUI etc etc can be easily ported to this build than for CM11.
[Sony Xperia L] FantasticalX:
I agreed with this!

Sent from my android-taoshan
[Sony Xperia L] Matrriosh:
It seems this will not go on. Time to buy new device, maybe i will have more luck with Z3.
[Sony Xperia L] :
You're not the brightest are you?

CyanogenMod 12

LiquidSmooth 4.0

CyanogenMod 11

MoKee OpenSource Project

SlimKat

LiquidSmooth 3.2

OmniROM

AOKP

PAC ROM

VanirAOSP

AOSPA

AOSB Project

AOSP 5.0

CarbonRom

CandyKat

Dirty Unicorns

Resurrection Remix

Blue Lighting

And don't forget about Sony firmware based roms.

Consider buying some glasses and/or brains
[Sony Xperia L] Matrriosh:
Ah thank you very much. No it's just i haven't been here long time and today i looked nothing new was in Thread so i thought this is canceled or something. But still i have problem unlocking bootloader : not alowed.... any help with that maybe? Thank you.
[Sony Xperia L] Tidzsi:
There are good roms for 4.2 devices with z3 framework. See it in the android development fórum.
[Sony Xperia L] Tutos14:
Thanks for your work :D
[Sony Xperia L] ..::Viny::..:
Very much interested in seeing your comparison report if not any work for Xperia L
[Sony Xperia L] Dark Passenger:
Actually the AOSP codes are already merged into cm repositories under a branch 10.2 and already building for Nexus 4.
[Sony Xperia L] Raj joshi:
Do you own Xperia L? :)
[Sony Xperia L] Navneet Suresh:
Wifi fix

does SomcWifiDisplay.apk has any thing to do with wifi Problem ??
[Sony Xperia L] Sparksys:
Not at all.. Thats for sharing your screen on TV
[Sony Xperia L] Navneet Suresh:
ok

i was just viewing the stock ROM when i pointed it out thanks for d info mate i think so wifi problem gets fixed by using stock .31 modules ?? if not then .36 modules i got this prob on stock ROM after flashing vengeance kernels' Modules(not kernel) Got back to stock modules and i got WiFi started again :D
[Sony Xperia L] Dark Passenger:
Just ordered....this was what I was waiting for but might cancel till I read oldDroid's review.
[Sony Xperia L] OldDroid:
Well, as 3.4.y kernel sauce works with new 4.2 kgsl and is pretty common to new systems i can and will take a look in it ...

(PS: after i returned from egypt xD)
[Sony Xperia L] FajarHopuzz:
how'd u have recovery with stock kernel? things that i already know that recovery only in cusker vengeance. . sorry for my bad english
[Sony Xperia L] ishan_rulz:
this makes me sad :( it would have been nice to have a "Recognized Dev" on board.
[Sony Xperia L] karkand:
Someone have test it yet?
[Sony Xperia L] :
I'm downloading the Rom. Will check the kernel and see if I can make it boot.

EDIT ; Booted!
[Sony Xperia L] damian01211:
@up

Are you going to continue the developing of rom ?
[Sony Xperia L] karkand:
There's seemed no softkey :confused:

How could you to navigate :confused:

EDIT:

Btw,can u make a call/messaging?
[Sony Xperia L] Sparksys:
where are the navigation keys ? :P