yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 3] kasey348:
I found this online

Samsung isn't "bricking" (I presume that's what you mean) anything. Inside the processor (or other hardware component) there is (theoretically) a thing called an "efuse". Think of this as a tiny bit of flash memory that you can only ever write to once. It stores a single bit of data and starts off as 0. Samsung's bootloader checks the status of the data on the phone (Kernel, ROM, recovery, etc.) and if it detects a custom or non-official one, it sets this little bit of data to 1. Remember, you can only do this once, it's very similar to a real fuse (like what you'd find on an power lead) except it cannot be replaced. Once it's blown, it's blown. It has absolutely no impact on the hardware though, everything still works as before, just the efuse has a value of 1 instead of 0. They're used in lots of things, such as Xbox 360's, which has a whole bunch of efuses and will occasionally "blow" them to prevent people from flashing an older version of the firmware (which might have an exploit in it).

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[Sony Xperia L] ImAnurag:
[ Update ] Xperia L Android 4.2.2 Update Rolled Out - ( previous update was android 4.1.2, now joins the elite list of android 4.2.2 Xperia Z Family ).

Firmware build - 15.3.A.0.26 firmware, 700 MB update over PCC / SUS.

Confirmed on both C2104 and C2105 in regions like Indonesia, India, Philippines, Central Europe etc.

SOURCE - http://www.xperiaguide.com/2013/10/30/xperia-l-android-4-2-2-15-3-a-0-26-firmware-rolled-out/

15.3.A.0.26 is 4.2.2, my sources were correct when i quoted it earlier and many people doubted it :p

Changelog / Features :- ( As per many users mentioned across the forum )

- New home screen UI, you can add upto 7 window panes now.

- Add more widgets in homescreen and loclscreen now.

- Bug fixes and performance enhancement.

- Superior auto mode ( auto scene recognition ) and Burst Mode feature added in Camera interface. Camera is certainly improved a lot in this update.

- Updated Sony Media apps.

- Small apps accessible from homescreen.

- Improved search and app sorting now.

- New Keyboard added.

- Transparent dock at the bottom part on homescreen.

- False memory notification bug is rectified.

- Day Dream feature added in display settings.

About phone and PC Companion update notification screenshot added below.

Download Ftf here

Download C2104_15.3.A.0.26_India.ftf

[via XDA user dj2tusk's thread ]
[Sony Xperia L] amnher:
this is just my speculation,15.0 was 4.1 for Xperia L then 15.1 was 4.1 jelly bean for Xperia M and when Xperia M dual cameout with 15.2 series 4.2 jelly bean... Maybe 15.3 series is 4.2 jelly bean for xperia L
[Sony Xperia L] ImAnurag:
Confirmed from Sources, 15.3.A.0.26 will bring Android 4.2.2 on Xperia L Sure :cowboy:
[Sony Xperia L] damian01211:
I don't think we will habe 4.2.2, that wouldn't make any sense. Sony said they will make an upgrade from 4.1 to 4.3 for some 2013 devices.

Must say we will have 4.3. But we have to wait.
[Sony Xperia L] Sparksys:
Delete post, there is already a member who gave us that news before..
[Sony Xperia L] NikTh:
I'm praying for this :D

Also I hope this new firmware resolve many known issues in Xperia L.
[Sony Xperia L] ImAnurag:
first of all i don't have authority to delete it.

Second that post was put in XL 4.3 thread and here i have posted it as android 4.2.2 update which is about to come. CONFIRMED.
[Sony Xperia L] ImAnurag:
unfortunately it is 4.2.2 only. I have confirmed from the internals ( from Sony ). 4.3 will come once whole Z Family is updated with it.
[Sony Xperia L] damian01211:
What source it is ? I can say by myself that we will have 4.4 too because someone said from Sony. I wan't to see the source.
[Sony Xperia L] amnher:
I hope they have fixed the notroious bugs
[Sony Xperia L] ImAnurag:
obviously if i have my internal source , I will not tell you, quite obvious thing... And if you don't believe it....it doesn't not bother me...you can say that you will get 4.4 or whatever...

But truth is that it is 4.2.2 and first 4.3 will come to Z family not XL, it's obvious too :P

P.S. If I have offended you by posting this thread, you can step out of this thread happily :)
[Sony Xperia L] Marius Cristian:
So...when we'll get the update or when a ftf will shop up to flash?I see the update was released on 21.oct.2013.Thanks!
[Sony Xperia L] damian01211:
Sorry about that but I'm really excited about that update but you know when a lot of information is coming and you just wan't to be sure :)

Your wrong, it was certificed on 21. Not released.
[Sony Xperia L] deathblack:
So, if we have this update, what will be the benefits for those who have locked bootloader like me? 4.2.2 it's easier to develop to or something else?:confused:
[Sony Xperia L] Marius Cristian:
no advantage...maybe update OTA but not sure.as soon as it's released in one region someone will post a ftf and we'll flash it right away,no need to wait for all carriers to release it.
[Sony Xperia L] getochkn:
All the minor updates that 4.2.2 brings. You can google android version history and read up on the things added or fixed.

Hopefully Sony will fix some of the minor issues that some people with the phone.
[Sony Xperia L] Joel16:
Ugh why not 4.3? It does say 15.3.A.X.XX
[Sony Xperia L] Emannxx:
We don't know for sure, yet. Everything is possible ;)
[Sony Xperia L] lybxlpsv:
well, as 4.1.2 = 15.0.A.X.XX

15.3.A.X.XX would be 4.4 :P

Only time will tell though.

I hope they include OpenGL ES 3.0 Support in the next update.
[Sony Xperia L] Joel16:
You mean 4.3xD

Sent from my C2104
[Sony Xperia L] subha7082:
everyone want 4.3.but according to the sources this might be 4.2.but you are also correct that sony said they make 4.1 to 4.3 and they also take XL on that list.dont know what surprise update is coming but i prayed for 4.3
[Sony Xperia L] ImAnurag:
4.3 will come in its right time. Do you really expect Sony to roll out 4.3 on XL before any of XZ family phone.

Now it is 4.2.2 and next will be 4.3 hopefully :)
[Sony Xperia L] amnher:
And hopefully the last update is 4.4 haha
[Sony Xperia L] subha7082:
who told sony to update XL on november.they have choice to update it along with Z family

to 4.3

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who told sony to update XL on november.they have choice to update it along with Z family

to 4.3
[Sony Xperia L] ImAnurag:
Definitely not me :P lol
[Sony Xperia L] damian01211:
They only thing I miss is the navbar at 4.2. If that comes I'm happy and then Sony can skip 4.3 to 4.4 for that new transparent navbar and softkeys ^^
[Sony Xperia L] Levered:
This is my guess for next update 4.2.2/4.3

Latest Media Apps (Walkman, Album, and Movie)

Come with Music Beat Lights

Improvement Camera

Wifi and Mobile Data Improvement

Multitouch Improvement

Navbar transparent

New Lockscreen

Sony Sketch App Added

4.2.2 Small Apps UI

OTA: Sony will Release on 4-10 November 2013
[Sony Xperia L] subha7082:
Media apps are coming ,there is not very much diffrencetin 4.1 and 4.2 lockscreen,tranperent nav bar with this update,but I want z1 camera ui, which sony dont make for us,i dont think beat light is coming becoz it is only for big illumination members like u and sp. :(
[Sony Xperia L] frothe3:
Still on 4.1.2 here in.the U.S.
[Sony Xperia L] Marius Cristian:
All Xperia L from the world ( except the ones Sony used for developing next version of android ) are on 4.1.2 version.The update wasn't released yet,it's expected to come within 2 weeks.Also,to clarify things a little for you,we don't know which will be the next version of Android.JB 4.2.2 is expected because even the Z line didn't got 4.3 update so XL couldn't get it before them,but Sony clearly said the whole list of phones which will get 4.2.2 and XL wasn't one of them.In the same post,they said some models will be directly updated to 4.3 but didn't gave a list.There's a lot of pro and cons for both versions but noone can say for sure.A member claimed that he has a friend at Sony center and he told us the next version will be 4.2.2.Only time will tell.Hope I cleared things a little for you.Have a nice day!
[Sony Xperia L] amnher:
Firmware is out it seems. It is 4.2.2 but not auto scene recognition has been added for the camera.
[Sony Xperia L] Sparksys:
How did you know it's out??
[Sony Xperia L] ishanbhatnagr96:
Here you go.

This is not mine. Its from Indonesia I think
[Sony Xperia L] amnher:
Here's mine from the Philippines. It is only available through SUS
[Sony Xperia L] Levered:
Please upload ftf and link to this thread...http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2355985
[Sony Xperia L] damian01211:
Runing already 4.2.2 ;)
[Sony Xperia L] Mitsos_The_Great:
With Update Service? You BL is unlocked?
[Sony Xperia L] damian01211:
PCC, Unrooted and locked BL. The only thing I hate is new album app, it so rubish like I cannot reorganise my photos and movies.
[Sony Xperia L] Romeettee:
Central europe also have the the new firm

Enviado desde mi C2105 usando Tapatalk 2
[Sony Xperia L] amnher:
How is the camera?
[Sony Xperia L] damian01211:
Haven't tested yet but there are few new feauter's. I think one is the mode that phone pick ups the scene by it's self and another one is series.

Will tested when I'll be back from town. Also the launcher is new and space for apps in menu is bigger and have to fix them all :/
[Sony Xperia L] amnher:
Is it superior auto??
[Sony Xperia L] billbond4:
Illumation Bar app keeps crashing so had to uninstall it
[Sony Xperia L] Romeettee:
Some screenshots:

Enviado desde mi C2105 usando Tapatalk 2
[Sony Xperia L] flatex:
I trying to update by PCC and Service Update but it shows the message "Your device has been modified. Software updates are not available."

Xperia L 2104

Rooted and BL unlocked

Kernel Vengeance 1.38

Firmware 15.0.A.2.17 installed with Flashtool
[Sony Xperia L] faizalotai:
You have to updated it via flashtool with ftf file..
[Sony Xperia L] ecksdeeay:
Has anyone in UK received it yet?
[Sony Xperia L] HatchetEgg:
Nope I have checked PC companion and still says your phone is up to date 15.0.A.2.17

Just have to wait I guess.
[Sony Xperia L] flatex:
i will try it, thanks
[Sony Xperia L] nathXD:
Can I still update even though I had rooted my device? but still using the original firmware and rom?

Will it unroot my phone when I update it?

Thank in advance.
[Sony Xperia L] flatex:
Yes, the update will unroot your device
[Sony Xperia L] nathXD:
I see, thanks! :)
[Sony Xperia L] flatex:
what is the difference between major update and generic world?
[Sony Xperia L] nathXD:
I'm sorry I don't know the answer in your question, I'm just new here :(
[Sony Xperia L] Hrustus:
Lol in Poland the operators aka brands are faster than Sony. I mean phones with t mobile brand have an actualisation, non brand phones haven't ... I am waiting for midnight and if I will have no update I will... LOL It could be a catastrophe.

tapatap!
[Sony Xperia L] scorpio_K:
Major update consists of

When basic development is enhanced. Here camera and ui is updated and some screen touch change they fall in major dev

http://developer.android.com/training/index.html
[Sony Xperia L] frothe3:
Has anyone heard of problems with microSD card not being recognized? Saw this as a major problem on Sony Support, which is totally useless.
[Sony Xperia L] azntitanik:
updated on Nov 31st.in the US. through PC companion

I haven't tested the phone yet. Well, I just got this phone with Android 4.1 recently so I didn't even know all the features it has. But the first bug was Google plus keep crashing. I had to reinstalled it . works fine today. I don't use it, but don't want it keep asking me to send bug to Google. And it said it may include some system performance so I just leave it there
[Sony Xperia L] frothe3:
Thank you for the update.
[Sony Xperia L] nolasco89:
Camera better but flash exposure bug present!

Just updated my Xperia L to 4.2. Wonder how many of you having flash exposure issues? The images come out very good without

flash however the ones clicked with flash are very under exposed even if exposure compensation is set at +1 or even +2 for that matter.

The correct exposure is displayed in the viewfinder while composing but the saved image is severely under exposed.

Have yet to discover any other bugs. Hope this bug is sorted out asap.
[Sony Xperia L] KIngOrNot:
The same problem here...

I have the same problem with any camera app.
[Sony Xperia L] Melvin Francis:
Same problem here..:(:(:(
[Sony Xperia L] Marius Cristian:
Hello guys!

I managed to find a fix for camera low exposure in low light.Well,I think something is wrong with auto iso.Just select normal mode,go to iso and select 400 or 800.The image will come a lot more brighter than auto iso.I think auto iso wrongly sets the value in low light(I can't tell you why because normally the photos with auto iso should be brighter than iso 400/800).So go try it out and tell me if you get the same results.This wouldn't need a fix if we could set iso and the value would stay the same the whole time until we modify it again.Instead it goes back to auto after taking a pic/check the pic in album/etc...Meanwhile,I'll PM [MENTION=4666531]Rizal Lovins[/MENTION] , the developer of cyber-shot camera for XL,maybe he can find out with a fix.I noticed the images are not too clear.My phone discharged,but as soon as I turn it on I'll take a few pics and send a full review of my thoughts to Rizal.

Have a nice day,

Marius.
[Sony Xperia L] Hrustus:
Where is thread about rooting 4.2.2? I can't find it...
[Sony Xperia L] [NUT]:
Can anyone attach the kernel.sin of this ROM version to this thread?

I want to see if I can finally get you guys a working recovery :)

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Removed kingoroot link...
[Sony Xperia L] amnher:
AFAIK those kind of rooting method is still under investigation and risky to use
[Sony Xperia L] Shivam Kuchhal:
Here you go.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/8wt3cm6vbw07ibt/kernel.sin
[Sony Xperia L] [NUT]:
Vroot is risky, as it installs more then just a Chinese supersu, kingoroot has been put through a thorough check by some respected Xperia Z owners and is deemed safe to use...

I just don't know if it will work on the Xperia L :)

Thanks, ill have a look at it to see if it might now be possible to create a locked bootloader recovery :good:
[Sony Xperia L] ishan_rulz:
It works!
[Sony Xperia L] Joel16:
Thanks [NUT]!

I've put a rooting tutorial on Android Development section.

And I hope you can pull of the recovery :)

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oh...dang it.
[Sony Xperia L] [NUT]:
http://androidfannetwork.com/2013/11/08/psa-kingo-root-and-vroot-malicious/

Searched around, have to agree... Hmm
[Sony Xperia L] aurangzeb:
one question i am from malaysia can i use this to update my xperia L?
[Sony Xperia L] Kiicek:
Can someone put a list of all known bugs with this update? Everyone is complaining about one, maybe two particular things, especially camera related, but I know there are more issues.
[Sony Xperia L] hbk10:
check this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2504524
[Sony Xperia L] HatchetEgg:
Is anyone still waiting for the official 4.2.2 update? Because it still has not been released here in the UK.
[Sony Xperia L] ecksdeeay:
saves me checking....I'm wondering if we jump straight to 4.3?
[Sony Xperia L] HatchetEgg:
That would be good! thought I don't know any information that supports that our smart phone will get the 4.3 update.

especial since 4.2.2 has been released since 29/10/13 and still not received the update officially gives me warning signs!
[Sony Xperia L] ullmapet:
I think, we will get some new version of FW. But it will be 4.2.2. with some bugs fixed. In CZ is last update just for Vodafone and Tmobile. Not for non-branded phones.

OT: I can still read the CAPTCHA, I must try it just 2 times, it should be harder to read text :eek:
[Sony Xperia L] ecksdeeay:
http://www.xperiablog.net/2013/10/1...3-in-mid-november-says-sony-mobile-argentina/

.....sorry !! just read some of the comments underneath saying it was a mistake by Sony with that quote.:thumbdown:
[Sony Xperia L] HatchetEgg:
Technically it's mid November now! :P
[Sony Xperia L] ecksdeeay:
Into the 3rd wk tomorrow so it'll be anytime from then on I guess for (us in)UK.....soon, very soon.
[Sony Xperia L] class66:
Yes Hopefully not too long to wait now in the uk:)
[Sony Xperia L] s0ur0v:
developers option not found after flashing

developers option not found after flashing my xperia L, any fixing or something else about this ?
[Sony Xperia L] KIngOrNot:
Go to " about phone", scroll down to the last option and tap seven times.
[Sony Xperia L] Rockmins:
Click the Build Number in Settings>About Phone, 10 times!!
[Sony Xperia L] ecksdeeay:
Has this hit the UK now/yet?

Or can can someone post here when it does please!:o:thumbup:

(I have locked BL & to check I have to keep unlocking then check)
[Sony Xperia L] Joel16:
Have you tried using pc companion
[Sony Xperia L] ecksdeeay:
Huh! I use SEUS. But have to unlock for either.
[Sony Xperia L] class66:
Why do you need to unlock bootloader to check?
[Sony Xperia L] ecksdeeay:
I just checked! ....still not here.

(it won't update if it's unlocked...Known FACT!)
[Sony Xperia L] class66:
Thanks for the info m8

just checked mine still not here yet.:(
[Sony Xperia L] frothe3:
Just updated mine yesterday, here in the U.S. Might not like this update, because it will need a firmware update to repair what they broke in this OS update.
[Sony Xperia L] mohsen8710:
kernel

hi guys

is there any custom kernel for 4.2.2?
[Sony Xperia L] scorpio_K:
Not yet come ,have to wait:(:(
[Sony Xperia L] przemek4113:
4.2.2 update is available now for ce1,ce3 and ce4 :D
[Sony Xperia L] ecksdeeay:
Am I going to have to un-root/install stock firmware to receive this update or not? As it still not here in UK if I don't have to!
[Sony Xperia L] Hnk1:
I got it in the UK the same day via PC companion. You will need locked bootloader with stock kernel.
[Sony Xperia L] ecksdeeay:
Well I just went back to stock 15.0.A.2.17 .....still no update!!:thumbdown::banghead:
[Sony Xperia L] HatchetEgg:
I can confirm I am having the same issue I relocked my bootloader and re flashed stock rom and still no update.
[Sony Xperia L] ecksdeeay:
I'm with Yodafone (UK of course) if that makes any diff'?
[Sony Xperia L] HatchetEgg:
IDK because last time I had a update show up on the sony site. As soon it said there was a new version my phone picked it up strait away without delay! this time it's almost been one mouth since the release and PC companion still says you have the latest version 15.0.A.2.17?

I'm on virgnmedia. Also I remember even pc companion still shows an update regardless if your phone is rooted or not and the bootloader locked or not. You just won't be able to install because it will say something like can not update system with modified system files.

Also I even disabled the firewall to check if that was the cause of the issue still no success.

I did read some where it can depend on the phone carrier too. As to why we still have not got the update.
[Sony Xperia L] ecksdeeay:
huh!.........with like which carrier?
[Sony Xperia L] Hnk1:
I have a sim free phone with no contract. I have made a backup of my firmware if you are interested to flash it manually. I don't know why it wouldnot show up because I checked it on 29th October late night and it showed I had an update. If you are under contract with any service provider, then it is PROVIDER job to update your phone and Sony has nothing to do with it.
[Sony Xperia L] ecksdeeay:
Thanks for your reply!

I'm on PAYG....would you suggest I try another sim card ?
[Sony Xperia L] Hnk1:
I don't know if your service provider has to do much with update unless your phone is contracted from them. Changing sim card wouldnot be of much help. You may try to switch sim of a friend and see if that helps. If sim was the culprit, I think going into airplane mode will help too.

Phones which are bought without contract, that is you buy a phone paying full price and it is unlocked. You can use any sim as you want.

Phones which are contracted in which the service provider modifies the software (ROM) so they can lock your device to their carrier. If you got the latter, you can't do much unless your provider updates your phone software. However, if you are sim free (without contract), then it's not going to make a difference regardless of sim you are using. I hope this is helpful.

I am uploading firmware and I will link you to the forum when it's up. You can manually flash it. It's very easy! Your phone would still be locked to your carrier (if contracted) but you won't have bloatware of your carrier.
[Sony Xperia L] HatchetEgg:
I can understand what your saying. But even thought my XL is from virginmedia funny enough there have not loaded any of their apps on my phone as well as if a carrier mods the roms then surely it would have a completely different firmware version??
[Sony Xperia L] Hnk1:
The firmware would be based on 4.2.2 but it would be modded according to providers. It usually has a different version as well. I received my firmware as Xperia L_15.3.A.0.26_UK . However, you might recieve it as 15.3.B.0.26. I remember that Xperia U that I had before came with different firmware versions for different service providers. Although i couldnot find any difference apart from bloatware, I always prefered the free sim version.

I also have flashed service provider firmwares and it worked fine without locking my device. So it's not really a big deal flashing ROM for different versions provided you have the same phone model and same baseband. You can skip the basebands if you are using different phone model. For example, you can flash C2104 firmware to c2105. However, both of them use different basebands so you must untick basebands while flashing via flashtool .
[Sony Xperia L] HatchetEgg:
Ah ok so how do you actually identify your phone uses a rom provided by your carrier or just an ordinary stock firmware?

I know you said the firmware version number changes as well but I'm sure I must be using stock as it just shows as 15.0.A.2.17.
[Sony Xperia L] ecksdeeay:
The firmware version doesn't change (numbering) the only difference is the region AFAIK! Don't the carriers just add their bloat ware to the region specific fw?
[Sony Xperia L] Hnk1:
Check these two firmwares for Xperia U

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1918920

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2029415

They both are from different regions. [ST25i] Firmware 6.1.1.B.1.10 from France unbranded while [ST25i] Firmware 6.1.1.C.1.0 FTF ICS Xperia U - T-Mobile (Croatia). You can see the Alphabet is different. In Sony phones, you can easily flash any firmware easily as long as the phone model is same.

About how to know if you got carrier phone or not is to check for carrier name written on your phone somewhere. It means physically present on your back or top or something like that.

Another way to check it is : In your device, open the dialler and enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu.

In your device, tap Service info > Configuration > Rooting Status. If Bootloader unlock allowed says Yes, then you can continue with the next step. If it says No, or if the status is missing, it is confirmed that you got carrier locked phone.
[Sony Xperia L] HatchetEgg:
@Hnk1

Thanks for your help. I noticed in the same menu it shows the software version only this time it says 15.0.A.2.17 GENERIC-user.
[Sony Xperia L] XDA-RK:
Hey Guyz.... I have updated my XL through OTA. Though with PC Companion it was available for a long time I just received the OTA before a week. You will be glad to know I have minimum complain regarding the OTA update. I am just facing the under exposed shots in low light. Other than that I have no issue. Games runs fine like I don't have any problem with subway surfer or any other game. Also I dont have bug related to app in internal storage.

I wonder if I am the lucky one or OTA is better though this is the same as PC companion as far as I know.