yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia SP General] mickeyzkun:
about the new update you can toogle/change notification, have nfc file exchange and the wifi is ok no problem before and after this update but somehow the camera errr.. if you quickly take a picture and you'll get the exact color but if you wait for a seconds before taking a picture it change its color something like yellowish. i noticed that its affecting the light. if the light is direct to the screen you'll get the exact color. i didn't encountered this before the update.
[Xperia SP General] GiangFTJ:
i think we have 2 wait Doomlord update his rooting tookit
[Xperia SP General] ZakooZ:
Looks like a malfunction with the detection of while balance. I'll take some picture before&after update to test

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If it doesn't work, Only way is to get the FTF for the .257 kernel and flash it, then flash the .245 kernel again. The root toolkit can't be patched because it used a bug in the kernel that has since been fixed by the linux team
[Xperia SP General] Aeron sagar:
anyone can upload the system ui.apk
[Xperia SP General] alivanov79:
SystemUI_odex.rar
[Xperia SP General] dhiman33:
can anyone confirm if update for c5302 is available in india, then i will go back to indian firmwire .211 to get this update..in the chinese .284 firmwire the update is not showing i think.
[Xperia SP General] qamu74:
HI!

That is the question of when to expect the update to 4.3
[Xperia SP General] ImAnurag:
Update confirmed for C5302 India.

Update for C5302 available in India, I can Confirm :) do check by SUS also.

Source - http://www.xperiaguide.com/2013/08/12/xperia-sp-c5302-android-4-1-2-12-0-a-2-245-firmware-update-rolled/

Check this :-
[Xperia SP General] dhiman33:
ok i dont get this notification so do u think i need to reflash the indian firware .211 that i have?? am i not received this notification because my firmware is chinese?
[Xperia SP General] ImAnurag:
yes i think so...We got updated over JB .257

Can i know your Customization number...

I know a lot XSP users from India, all have got update notification...
[Xperia SP General] dhiman33:
mine is 12.0.A.1.284 .. i know it's chinese..i don't have any .257 firmware..but i backed up one .211 update i got :(
[Xperia SP General] mickeyzkun:
damn even I reinstall the update my camera color problem is still there.. what to do?
[Xperia SP General] ImAnurag:
if you are rooted try changing your build.prop otherwise flash back old JB .211 and then check for updates.
[Xperia SP General] dhiman33:
i am rooted..please tell what changes are to be made, bro
[Xperia SP General] ImAnurag:
i have attached both software customization info.

JB .211 and this new firmware....try changing to JB .211.
[Xperia SP General] dhiman33:
man i just reflashed .211 backed up.. nd the update notification appears in pc companion !! :D
[Xperia SP General] ImAnurag:
12.0.A.2.245 Changelog

766 MB RAM available for usage.

Home launcher redraws on home screen.

Can't comment on battery.

Semi-transparent menu and notification bar on homescreen

Soft keys bar become dark black now, on previous JB .257 it was grey.

Source - http://www.xperiaguide.com/2013/08/12/xperia-sp-c5302-android-4-1-2-12-0-a-2-245-firmware-update-rolled/
[Xperia SP General] ImAnurag:
Great news buddy...go update it...and let us know your review...
[Xperia SP General] agileart:
How obout using on c502

is it dangerous if i use it on C502???

Sorry for my bad english.
[Xperia SP General] Jamal_RS:
it's safe to crossflash C530X Roms

but users have 5303 will lost 4G LTE

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Mirror Link for C5303_12.0.A.2​.245 RU :

[URL]http://davvas.com/9zgkagtz58xl[/URL]
[Xperia SP General] ImAnurag:
No, only it will show C6503 is about phone, and you will get LTE settings, though it won't work.

Your software customization info will change as compared to your region's which can be again changed back to original editing build.prop

No negative effect on phone, if you can wait for a day...wait someone will upload C6502 ftf.
[Xperia SP General] wellkin:
Google.Drive Mirror

Xperia SP (C5303) 12.0.A.2.245(JB4.1.2)_Russia.ftf
[Xperia SP General] agileart:
Thanks..

First, i will test the rusian ftf on my c5302, and waiting someone upload this new firmware for C5302.

Thanks for fast respons. :good:
[Xperia SP General] zolaisugly:
I am on c5303 with .257 is this .245 a upgrade or downgeade. Any help,guidance,info appreaciated.
[Xperia SP General] wellkin:
Low light photo examples (different settings)
[Xperia SP General] wellkin:
Low light photo examples (different settings) Part 2
[Xperia SP General] agileart:
Upgrade

Its new firmware. From 1.257 to 2.245
[Xperia SP General] wellkin:
and a little more... :cool:
[Xperia SP General] haki.gr:
I really don't understand what the point is in posting downsized images, taken from a few centimeters away! Does this prove that it takes good low-light photos after the upgrade??? Right now I have an upgraded SP right next to an S4 Mini and I can only tell you that the SP photos are plainly ridiculous in comparison! Horrendous! I'm selling the damn thing first thing tomorrow morning!
[Xperia SP General] PacManX8:
Hello, I have updated my xperia sp, everything is ok, camera is too nice now and battery is improved I think! But menu bar is still grey and not transparent! Notification bar is transparent but not menu bar. Any Ideas about that?
[Xperia SP General] clewis:
I take it your running stock launcher? it's only transparent in that from what i understand, thats the same with most devices.
[Xperia SP General] PacManX8:
Well I don't know what happening. I will upload tomorrow photos to see what hapoening!!
[Xperia SP General] Prm593:
sony's skin is close to stock yes.;D

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sony's skin is close to stock yes ;)
[Xperia SP General] dghostpt:
"Server not accessible. Pc companion needs to connect to an online server. The server is currently not accessible. Please try again later."

Why?
[Xperia SP General] technaudio:
Probably because everyone is trying to update!
[Xperia SP General] clewis:
Transparent navigation bar works in Nova Launcher! Just go to nova settings, look and feel and turn on the bottom setting, done :).
[Xperia SP General] sss2sssss:
Well just now I check got update on my SP too, but must wait until finish my school only can update...
[Xperia SP General] hash054:
The upgrade is available in Pakistan but I am not upgrading.. TOo much data loss for so little gain.. waiting for 4.3.. !!
[Xperia SP General] :
Weird problem with SuperSU, phone reboots when doing "root things" like deleting a System app :(
[Xperia SP General] TugaSoulHunter:
This update isn´t available yet here in Portugal. Damn :@
[Xperia SP General] mickeyzkun:
anyone please try to take a photo against the light and upload it here I want to see the difference because mine if shot against the light the color is yellowish but if the light is direct to the camera the color is fine.
[Xperia SP General] sss2sssss:
I thought this update still not support root yet ?lol
[Xperia SP General] :
I used doomkernel and SuperSU .zip to root, then flashed back the stock kernel
[Xperia SP General] GiangFTJ:
where can i download stock kernel :confused:
[Xperia SP General] khelwani:
Dose anyone have LockedBootloader flashed this update and successfully Rooted his phone ?
[Xperia SP General] Rajeev:
Simple. Install 7zip in ur PC. Right click on FTF and select extract with 7zip.. U will have kernel.sin in the extracted folder
[Xperia SP General] GiangFTJ:
nevermind, just flash this and root success

try deodex rom right now
[Xperia SP General] 某龙兄:
:crying:This network disk download speed is very slow in China
[Xperia SP General] mahdi 95:
Hi, new update for 5302 flash??
[Xperia SP General] sarkar1990:
Tweak to get the update to your phone

OK. I know many of you flashed the chinese FTF for c5302 and are not getting the latest update.

I had done the same. I tweaked my build.prop to get the latest update. I am attaching the build.prop as a text file. Just copy and rename to build.prop and replace the one in your /system/

Then plug it in and you will get the update on PCC and SUS

Happy flashing. I will create the FTF for this, so let me know if you want it. Cheers!
[Xperia SP General] 某龙兄:
thank

Sent from my C5303
[Xperia SP General] 某龙兄:
rooted

Sent from my C5303
[Xperia SP General] Qdezi:
Xperia SP C5302_12.0.A.2.245_GENERIC-Vietnam
[Xperia SP General] sarkar1990:
With older kernel?
[Xperia SP General] mansoorarb:
I need the ftf bro..... Please make it :thumbup:

Please upload it on Google drive :beer:

From Xperia SP C5302 XPERIALISED
[Xperia SP General] 某龙兄:
First I flashed older kernel to root.Then I flash .245kernel. It need unlockBL;)
[Xperia SP General] sarkar1990:
Ftf will be uploaded by evening . Downloaded the blobs. Really busy day at office today.!
[Xperia SP General] Rajeev:
But Will this replace the Current Latest Kernel ?

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For flashing Kernel.sin using Flashtool does not need an Unlocked Bootloader, U can flash Stock Kernel.sin using Flashtool . Not fastboot. Just flash it via Flash Mode....

Simple again
[Xperia SP General] qamu74:
HI!

How is rooted in 12.0.A.2.245
[Xperia SP General] Jamal_RS:
Unlock yor BL

Flash a custom kernel

Reboot to recovery

Flash SuperSU.zip

Power off

Open flashtool and flash. 245 stock kernel

If you have a locked BL try this:

Flash. 257 stock kernel

Root by DooMLoRD Rootkit

Then flash. 245 stock kernel

(to flash stock kernel, flash stock Rom under this condition:

Unchecked all wipes

Check all excludes except exclude kernel)
[Xperia SP General] qamu74:
my phone locked bootloader
[Xperia SP General] Jamal_RS:
See end of my post
[Xperia SP General] qamu74:
Where can I find the kernels
[Xperia SP General] PacManX8:
Hello, As I said yesterday I Updated my phone to .245, Before I update my phone I read that Notificaton/menu bar will be transparent (It will look like like that ) But When I update my phone ONLY notification bar was transparent. Menu bar was still grey (My phone look like that ). Any solutions to that???

Thanks in advance!
[Xperia SP General] sss2sssss:
Ur before update is from .257 to .245 or what?

FYI, only .245 will appear both transparent bar....
[Xperia SP General] PacManX8:
Yes I updated my phone from .257 to .245!! What can I do for that?
[Xperia SP General] Shywim:
I'm in France, can I still flash the russian FTF without problems ?
[Xperia SP General] GiangFTJ:
yes, of course
[Xperia SP General] Slainou:
Oui tu peux y aller, je l'ai flashé et le français est détecté direct ;)
[Xperia SP General] whitemamba:
Try reflashing? Of course you will lose your data and internal SD Card... :o
[Xperia SP General] sarkar1990:
Indian Version of 12.0.A.2.245

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B89b7SRiDMOWclhKOTNSeXY5SGM/edit?usp=sharing

Enjoy folks!
[Xperia SP General] Shywim:
Moi j'ai pas eu le français direct vu que j'ai flashé en décochant "Wipe Data" :o

To anyone who wonder, you can flash the FTF without wiping data (if you are already on a stock non-customized firmware). Tested from 1.257 :)
[Xperia SP General] PacManX8:
Maybe I will do a backup and then I will reflash !!!!
[Xperia SP General] dghostpt:
:( I'm from Portugal too. If you know that update is available let me know. Tks

Edit:

I've flashed the russian FTF file.

Working fine!
[Xperia SP General] mansoorarb:
file does not exist.....wtf:confused:
[Xperia SP General] sarkar1990:
My bad. Edited the link
[Xperia SP General] :
The status bar changes it's colour, you may see it transparent, gray or black.

Sent from my K750i
[Xperia SP General] Mayex:
How can I update when i have unlocked bootloader, custom rom and kernel? Any advice?
[Xperia SP General] sarkar1990:
To flash the FTF, no unlocked bootloader or anything is required. Simple flashing with Flashtool
[Xperia SP General] zolaisugly:
Oppsreplied to wrong thread
[Xperia SP General] sarkar1990:
Once again same reply, connect to flashtool and follow instructions.

Its like the ODIN of samsung. :good:
[Xperia SP General] pratyushanand:
Are you using some wallpaper app? That can cause it like wallpaper hd
[Xperia SP General] sarkar1990:
I got transparent notification bar and navigation bar. You can try to flash using the FTF I uploaded. Link is a page back.

Also try and change wallpapers. At first I thought, the menu bar was gray, but on changing wallpaper I realized it was actually transparent.
[Xperia SP General] haki.gr:
Do you realize that you are giving a link for a C5302 update while this thread is for the C5303????????? Pepople can end up with bricked phones!!!
[Xperia SP General] ZakooZ:
They just lose LTE connection but yeah
[Xperia SP General] haki.gr:
Is that all? And they gain two extra 3G frequencies? Are you really sure that you can turn a C5303 to a C5302 by flashing a firmware, without bricking the phone? If this is the case, then you have discovered an easy way to turn an SP into something practically identical, an Xperia T, but with a slightly faster processor, a much worse camera and a much higher price!!!
[Xperia SP General] ZakooZ:
They probably wont work, but the Xperia T is like €150 more expensive in my country
[Xperia SP General] sarkar1990:
People have been cross flashing the different versions of the firmware.and I had posted as a reply to people asking for the c5302 version. So if you dont want it dont flash it. The worst that'll happen is you will lose your LTE connectivity and people doing opposite will find extra LTE settings in their menu.
[Xperia SP General] haki.gr:
So, you are saying that you can also turn a non-LTE C5302 into an LTE C5303 just by flashing a firmware??? I can't be 100% percent sure but something seems awfully wrong about this cross-flashing deal!
[Xperia SP General] sarkar1990:
I dont know about that since I dont have LTE connectivity where I live, but the menu items are there.
[Xperia SP General] ZakooZ:
No, the LTE option will be on the menu but it will not work
[Xperia SP General] darth5zaft:
After updating through flashtool.

I feel that the sound and camera are way better. Any one find any improvement anyway?
[Xperia SP General] haki.gr:
Whatever! In any case, I think that it's a good idea to point out (in bold letters) the hardware version of the phone (C5302 or C5303) that each .ftf file is intended for!
[Xperia SP General] PacManX8:
Thank you soooo much!! I uninstalled backgrounds wallpaper and tadaa transparent menu bar appear!! Thank you!!
[Xperia SP General] STALKER_88:
Will this work for sure? i have the .284 firmware.

also im rooted, can i do the official update? i dont want to loose my settings/data :(
[Xperia SP General] sarkar1990:
I am not sure. My bootloader is unlocked and i cant flash it with sus or pcc. I just use it to download the blobs and create the ftf. Anyways updating will remove all data afaik. And the build.prop is for c5302. I was on 284 too. Cheers
[Xperia SP General] peters.:
Which option in build.prop makes the difference? (to start update?) I assume you have to be rooted...

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Can i flash the russian ftf if my device is:

C5303, Generic user

Filesystem version: ORANGE-LTE 12.0.a.1.257 ?

It is an unlocked branded phone
[Xperia SP General] STALKER_88:
im locked BL. think im going to wait till DooMLoRD make root for the new fw. then i can backup my apps and flash the new fw
[Xperia SP General] sarkar1990:
You can root it by flashing older kernel then rooting and then flash new kernel. Pretty simple IMO.
[Xperia SP General] dhiman33:
I have installed the updated..the battery-life seems a tad better than before, and aesthetics and the notification bar(or what is it called) is improved..haven't tested the RAM issue yet..am waiting for root now..and if anyone has the .284 installed, just flash the older .211 version and the update notification will come..u won't lose anything by flashing an ftf if u uncheck the wipe data options in flashtool.
[Xperia SP General] khelwani:
Where can I get the older kernel as a flashmood file ftf , coz I don't have older software ftf to flash the kernel.

Would you upload it please?
[Xperia SP General] dotzi75:
I have C5303 locked BL, rooted, deodexed FW .257. What happened when i flash the new FW .245? Lost root?
[Xperia SP General] sarkar1990:
You will lose root.
[Xperia SP General] dghostpt:
Has anyone tested the camera settings?

Which ones are best to use?
[Xperia SP General] dotzi75:
Can i get it back with easy root Tool? Anyone test it?
[Xperia SP General] Dammer Martins:
For me is superior auto.In normal,if you aproximate much the camera in the object the camera don't do focus.

Easy root tool don't work in this update :(
[Xperia SP General] sss2sssss:
Now walkman will not getting killed easily ...

Only if u open both heavy RAM usage apps and use both heavily (eg: Facebook + Chrome , when use Facebook u directly switch to chrome to browse some website and then switch back to Facebook without close the tab and continue the sequence )
[Xperia SP General] 某龙兄:
When the free ram reaches 200M, the background process will be killed. RAM allocation is still very bad:(
[Xperia SP General] sss2sssss:
For me it still ok ...

Just I think it still need improve in RAM management .....
[Xperia SP General] Rajeev:
RAM allocation is really bad in SP.. We need a update like Xperia T. In ICS Xperia T have 678 MB user ram. But after JB update the user ram is increased by 878 MB... !!' we need am update like that....
[Xperia SP General] dhiman33:
hey bro in the latest update i think much of the RAM issue is solved. Now walkman doesn't get killed when opening multiple tabs in chorme or opening temple run oz..i've tried it multiple times :) also launcher redraw problem seems to be solved. Only one thing..last night the battery charge was 17% and today after 8 hours it is 11% ..previously it dropped only 1-2% during my sleeping hours.
[Xperia SP General] Rajeev:
Mmmmm. I also feel the same thing bro....

And i rooted it with latest kernel from here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2404452

and got cwm recovery from here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2352920

My bootloader is unlocked

Now waiting for a deodexed ROM
[Xperia SP General] dhiman33:
how did u root?? :eek: u have unlocked BL? My BL is locked.
[Xperia SP General] sarkar1990:
yep you need unlocked BL

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Or you could just set the minfrees accordingly, so that the apps are not kicked out of memory that often ;)
[Xperia SP General] ruchirtrehan:
Should I unlock the bootloader to root or I should wait for Doomlord :confused:

And, Uhh, I flashed the c5303 firmware on c5302 no problems really, but NFC doesn't works So I'd say don't try to flash the c5303 firmware on c5302 if you use NFC.
[Xperia SP General] Rajeev:
I could not face any apps force clossing due to low ram yet.. Some times launcher redraws .. Thats all.,
[Xperia SP General] sarkar1990:
Why dont u use the c5302 ftfs instead. I linked them a few pages back and also in the dev section in the stock ftf thread
[Xperia SP General] ruchirtrehan:
Well, I was just testing the c5303 ROM for others to know if it's safe to use on c5302 or not coz many were thinking about it and I updated my ROM using pc companion now :D
[Xperia SP General] GiangFTJ:
12.0.A.2.250 certified for C5303/02, may be available soon :fingers-crossed:

Link :

http://www.ptcrb.com/vendor/complete/view_complete_request_guest.cfm?modelid=23021

http://www.ptcrb.com/vendor/complete/view_complete_request_guest.cfm?modelid=23022
[Xperia SP General] dit3:
Hi,

I am new to Xperia phones here, I have owned and customized only HTC phones before and I have recently crossed news about new firmware release, but FOTA(or SUS, PC companion) does not offer any of that. I am from Czech Republic and phone was bought in Poland, I am wondering if I need to do some region change or debrand it, can you plese help to decypher these numbers and tell me if I just need to wait?

Phone soft version: 1269-3538_12.A.1.257 GENERIC - user

Customization version: 1272-5259_R7A

Thanks
[Xperia SP General] peters.:
I just flashed the russian ftf over my Slovak Orange-branded phone without an issue an hour ago.
[Xperia SP General] snamer:
No :/
[Xperia SP General] Ben Ling:
Can anyone post some screenshots?
[Xperia SP General] ChungWingKeung:
hong kong

any people from hong kong received their updates? Thx:fingers-crossed:
[Xperia SP General] technaudio:
Hi all, I've just noticed something... I've flashed the Russian. .245 ftf to my phone, now I can't charge my phone switched off! If I switch it off while plugged in, the phone restarts, similarly, if the phone is off and I plug in the charger, the phone switched itself on! Anyone else got this?
[Xperia SP General] sarkar1990:
The chargemon files may be missing.
[Xperia SP General] Rajeev:
There was no different in old and latest update.. Only a Expanded Systemui and A transparent UI.. Thats all...
[Xperia SP General] technaudio:
Oh no no no, there's much more.
[Xperia SP General] Jambu95:
updated to the lastest .245 firmware, lost root, still no improvement, the wakelock (SuperStamina-Xssm) and battery drain still alot, the battery drained from 100 to 54% in 23 hours 40 minutes, without using the phone at all, any solutions?
[Xperia SP General] Rajeev:
There was much more.. I know that mate.. I am telling about visual changes.. Not performance changes
[Xperia SP General] sarkar1990:
I can charge with phone off and connected to laptop and via wall charger.

I flashed my own FTF though

;) if u have locked BL then try repairing by PCC. should fix the problem
[Xperia SP General] Honeytea:
12.0.A.2.245 contains also a new firmware for NFC

There splashed up a message "installing new firmware for NFC" during the official installer by PC companion.
[Xperia SP General] ashis.kyal:
Auto-Brightness

what about autobrightness in this update?

working fine or have to manually adjust the setting
[Xperia SP General] Jaycel0820:
after the update my hd games like modern combat and gangstar vegas are force close when opening when im on 257 deodexed using xperialized rom that 2 hd games works for me can anyone confirm if that game works on your device
[Xperia SP General] Th3Duck:
In Apex launcher the transparency doens't seem to work when you are at your home screens. They stay black, (still better then the grey :p)

Havent seen my bottom bar go transparent at all with Apex launcher, only my notification bar will get transparant at my lockscreen. Is there an option in Apex launcher for that, that I havent found yet :confused:?
[Xperia SP General] cidane:
HELP!!!

im on locked BL using huashan rom in c5303. i tried updating to .245 using pc companion. after update phone went to bootloop then I cant turn it off even pressed the button at the back. pls help. its only on 50% battery, its keep on looping even after turning off. help pls
[Xperia SP General] Rajeev:
Long press the button in back bro.. u will feel one vibrate.. then ur phone will b switch off
[Xperia SP General] Slainou:
I had the same problem yesterday, and even if you turn it off with the back button, your phone will not shut down. It will start again after few seconds.

The only solution a found was to make a complete recovery with pc companion (it as installed the .257).
[Xperia SP General] sarkar1990:
repair the phone using PCC.

Holding the off button generally gives 3 vibrations.

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apex has no support for transparent navbar. If you use the sony stock launcher, you will get the transparent navbar. Even Nova works.

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btw never use PCC to update to new version unless you are using the stock firmware.
[Xperia SP General] Chaosek:
Will i loose all my data if i update using PCC