yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sony Xperia L] Mr.BUBU:
I have tryed with 3 roms. and no one it's working...

c2104_15.0.a.1.36_generic_us.ftf

C2104_15.0.A.2.17_India.ftf

C2104_15.3.A.1.12_India.ftf

I'm downloading a few more...

Now I reinstaling Pc Companion (read about it can fix some issues)

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Preparing files for flashing

06/031/2015 18:31:47 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.

06/032/2015 18:32:02 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

06/032/2015 18:32:02 - INFO - Opening device for R/W

06/032/2015 18:32:02 - INFO - Reading device information

06/032/2015 18:32:02 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.

06/032/2015 18:32:02 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2

06/032/2015 18:32:02 - INFO - Current device : Unknown: Nov 1 2013/13:06:21 - ZH800116ME - Unknown: Nov 1 2013/13:06:21 - 1269-5420_15.0.A.1.36 - Unknown: Nov 1 2013/13:06:21

06/032/2015 18:32:02 - INFO - Closing TA partition

06/032/2015 18:32:02 - INFO - Start Flashing

06/032/2015 18:32:02 - INFO - Processing loader.sin

06/032/2015 18:32:02 - INFO - Checking header

06/032/2015 18:32:02 - INFO - Flashing data

06/032/2015 18:32:03 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_dbe9 - Version : loader_MSM8X30_10 / Boot version : S1_Boot_MSM_8X30_R1_25 / Bootloader status : ROOTED

06/032/2015 18:32:04 - INFO - Transfer buffer size : 262144

06/032/2015 18:32:04 - INFO - You must have the according fsc script to flash this device.

06/032/2015 18:32:04 - INFO - Flashing finished.

06/032/2015 18:32:04 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone

06/032/2015 18:32:04 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings

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[Sony Xperia L] Mr.BUBU:
Needed older version of flash tool... I remembered when everything was so easy as copy a exe to crack something xD

Now I'm trying with that...
[Sony Xperia L] Mr.BUBU:
It´s... Re Alive... Again.. :p

Keep trying to make Google Playstore working. :eek:
[Sony Xperia L] n78 shadow:
Many thanks

And I suggest that it should be a sticky thread
[Sony Xperia L] Hnk1:
I have asked a moderator to look into it and I hope he agrees.
[Sony Xperia L] n78 shadow:
I hope he'll accept because recently there are many spam threads for new members who don't want to make some search and the threads are making the fourm messy so this thread will solve the problem.
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
Yes you are right...

May somebody help me to create some Thread with all common Q&A ? Like "Bootloops" , "How to unlock" , "What kernel to use" "what recovery to use" ?

Main problem is that most members dont search enought.... Like bootloop after unlockinh bootloader...

Or like the bug in the official twrp version (meh i have fixed it ... But the fix will be applied with official 2.8.8 ... ;-( )

Would be nice to just link them to such a thread
[Sony Xperia L] mkguru:
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[Sony Xperia L] ekasnav:
Hi

I have rooted and unlock boat loader for my phone C2105 at 15.3.1.A.14

Installed thunderzap as per guide "http://xdaforums.com/xperia-l/general/guide-to-running-android-lollipop-t3041413" however when I install zip (pa_taoshan-5.1-20150822.zip) or cm12.1 , it always hangs after "patching system image unconditionally"........

After this nothing happens and have to take battery off which makes phone soft bricked (does not go beyond SONY or in case of thunderzap stucks on its logo) and I have to flash ftf using flashtool.

This has happened repeatedly with cwm, twrp (installed using Recovery-Installer-1.8-XL).

Plz help!
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
First update to latest stock (17 not 14 at end)
[Sony Xperia L] ekasnav:
Is this a pre req or just a recommendation. Have done so with xperifirm now. Will try the thunderzap and cm12.1 again. Thx
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
Thats a nessecarry step because you need updated partitions (like modem and so on)
[Sony Xperia L] josealfredojr:
Touch Screen do not respond

Hi, I would like some help if possible...

I have a model C204 and I replaced my display (Touch + screen ). I got to replace but I couldn't listen anyone just in speakerphone worked after this.

So I re-open my device, checked It, closed again, after this the touchscreen do not respond.

It already happened with someone here?

Do you know how solve it.

It seems all connected inside.

Please help me.

Thanks
[Sony Xperia L] Hnk1:
Seems like you need to show it to a technician. It would be hard to explain all.However, look at these detailed guides. This might be of help to you

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q57SNwEvl0s

PDF repair guides etc

http://xdaforums.com/xperia-l/general/sony-xperia-l-service-documents-t2517926
[Sony Xperia L] cooler33:
i got a problem here. my c2015 wont boot. my phone is using the slimlp rom. before this i can boot the phone easily without any problem. suddenly i tried to reboot and the phone cant boot. i cant even connect it into flashmode or fastboot via usb. also, i didnt try to install anything. how to make it boot again. please help me.
[Sony Xperia L] Hnk1:
I'm afraid you are lacking details.

What do you mean by not booting ? Nothing happens when you try to switch it on or you see red light or something or vibrates?

Take out battery for ten minutes. Put it back and try to turn it on.

If that doesnt work, put it on charge for a couple of hours and try again

Quote me back in case you need a reply
[Sony Xperia L] cooler33:
i tried to charge it for a night and it also did'nt boot.
[Sony Xperia L] cooler33:
okay i managed to boot it into charging mode. the problem now is the battery percent doesnt increase. it just stays at 0% although have been charged for hours.
[Sony Xperia L] Hnk1:
Try a different battery. It seems that your battery is dead.

Good luck
[Sony Xperia L] cooler33:
ok i will try a new battery. thanks for your time.
[Sony Xperia L] grvransh:
BT, Wifi, speaker and ear piece stopped working

Device: c2104

ROM name: CM 12-20150621-NIGHTLY-TAOSHAN

Baseband version- 8930B-BAAAATAZQ-3228109-16-1016

Build number: cm_taoshan-userdebug 5.0.2 LRX22G fa43446950 test_keys

Kernel version: 3.4.0-thunderzap-4.14 varun.chitre15@monster-Machine #1

Rooted

1)Speakers of my c2104 don't work while playing any audio or video file through media players although Alarms go off properly and also it rings properly when someone calls.

2)Ear Piece/ In Call speaker doesn't works during calls. I need to turn on the loudspeaker to listen what the person on other side is saying. headsets work fine

3)WiFi and Bluetooth are also not working. The Wifi and Bluetooth options simply won't respond to my taps. Whenever I click on wifi button the button gets into checked state however when I navigate to any other menu it automatically gets into unchecked state.

Earlier (after rooting and flashing) all of them were in working position but gradually stopped working.

I tried flashing stock rom and several other CM versions but these things remains unresolved. Please help.

Thanks Much!
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
Please reflash latest stockrom... I guess you came NOT from latest? That can cause this behavior
[Sony Xperia L] josealfredojr:
Solved

Thanks a lot for you help

I watched the video and I asked a new piece to the seller and replaced again

After this It worked everything

Probably I broken the piece when I tried to put for the first time.

Again, thanks a lot
[Sony Xperia L] grvransh:
Still Same

Apologies for delay in reply. I just reflashed the latest stock rom available C2104_15.3.A.1.17_Generic but all those issue are still there :(
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
Are you sure you have C2104 ? Remove your batterry and have a look
[Sony Xperia L] grvransh:
Reconfirmed, It's C2104.
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
Ok... Please do a pc companion repair and see if it helped
[Sony Xperia L] grvransh:
Sure :) Waiting for repair process to get finished. (Poverty Stricken Internet ;) )
[Sony Xperia L] grvransh:
PC companion figured out that I'm not on company provided firmware . Repair process was aborted with an error "The phone contains modified software that cannot be updated" :crying:. I tried repairing phone with 15.A.2.17 installed.
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
Flash latest generic then try again
[Sony Xperia L] grvransh:
Sorry for bothering you again and again :( Tried with latest generic stock rom too But It still doesn't allows to repair, same error. Have tried different combinations BL Locked/ u/l, flashing different Roms (Stock/custom)etc but all those Wifi, BT, Speaker etc simply won't work however the hardware is fine.
[Sony Xperia L] :
Use flashtool (www.flashtool.net) to flash a FTF which are available from the pinned thread in the general forum. This tool doesn't check the status of the bootloader etc.

Sent from my HTC One_M8
[Sony Xperia L] grvransh:
I've been using Flashtool for flashing stock rom ftf's and CWM for flashing CM etc but what so ever the rom is, The wifi, bluetooth, speaker, and ear phone doesn't work although every other thing works like charm. Also certainly this is not a hardware related issue because the speaker and in ear speaker works fine only in some specific situations.
[Sony Xperia L] Hnk1:
Use Emma tool or Sony PC companion to update your phone. Make sure your boot loader is locked .

See reverting back to stock via Emma helps.

Good luck
[Sony Xperia L] grvransh:
1) PC Companion - Tried to update the phone with bootloader locked , Updated but same issues are there. Now when I clicked on WiFi Icon it restarted the phone and suddenly phone got stuck into restart cycles :D. Reflashing Stock Rom ftf (downloaded from pinned thread) helped it to get out from restart cycle but all those issues are still there.

2)Emma- There are no available services for Xperia L in Emma. It gave an "No Matching Services" error. :silly:

Along with my xperia rom's are also flashing in my dreams :p
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
Maybe flash a C2105 generic version?
[Sony Xperia L] grvransh:
Nothing seems to work here. Flashed C2105 generic ftf, still the same. :crying::crying::crying::crying:
[Sony Xperia L] utkarshlohani88380:
Help with Kernel on CM 12.1

I am currently using Ressurection Remix Latest with tk Gapps. I flashed it using Thunderzap 4.15 and the ROM worked as Thunderzap was ovewritten by the one included in the ROM. my problem is i cannot flash an other zip since the stock one never worked for me, and Thunderzap causes bootloop. So what to use to flash any other zip or rom. I also done a clean install and flashed ZApdos over Thunderzap but that dosent works for me...... :(:(
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
Use this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=62536810
[Sony Xperia L] lrdss:
Hello,

So I recently , out of dumbness, deleted my DCIM\.thumbnails folder of my rooted Xperia L C2104. As a result, every application stopped responding, which led me to remove the battery and try to reboot the phone, just for it to get stuck on the Sony logo, and that happens every time I reboot. Before deleting I made a backup of the folder to my external sd card, and I've been trying to find a way to move it to it's original location to hopefully fix the problem, since I don't want a potential solution that will require deleting all the data from internal storage, as is the one offered by PC Companion, except if it's the last resort. After some search, I found that the best way to move the folder would be through ADB. So I used the 15 seconds ADB Installer v1.4.2 to install ADB, fastboot and the drivers. However, ADB doesn't recognize my device. It isn't listed under devices attached. I can connect via fastboot and via flashmode, as confirmed by the LED lights, Flashtool and also by the 'fastboot devices' command from ADB. Flashmode disconnects alone everytime after exactly one minute, though.

Is there any way to proceed from this? To make ADB recognize my device, push the folder using fastboot commands or anything else?

I should note that I have very little knowledge about Android, having only rooted my current device a long time ago. And sorry for eventual english mistakes.

Thanks!
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
Hm thats not good ... You may can try to flash stockrom with flashtool

I dont undertand how the deletion of .thumbnails can cause bootloops... It is NOT related to any system function... So i guess your error is somewhere else
[Sony Xperia L] lrdss:
Inside my .thumbnails are the following folders: app, bin, etc, fonts, framework, lib, lost+found, media, tts, usr, vendor, xbin and a file called build.prop. Looking at it, it doesn't seem as a folder that could be safely deleted. But since every link I read told me it was ok I didn't even bother to look at the contents, not a great move. I guess mine is modified for some reason? Could be something I messed with in the past, but I honestlly don't know. Should I really try and flash a stockrom?

I tried to boot into TWRP via fastboot to see if I could do something about the ADB not recognizing my device, but it fails, giving a "Too many links" reason, and the device is disconnected and connected in flash mode automatically right after.
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
If you have twrp acess just copy the backed up folder with the inbuild filemanager (see advanced)

BUT as you explain this folder this is NEVER EVER .thumbnails folder ... The .thumbnails folder JUST saves pictures inside....

As you explain what is inside it sounds like this is the /system folder ... And yes deleting this causes bootloop
[Sony Xperia L] lrdss:
Ok, so apparently my bootloader was locked, so I unlocked it via Flashtool and was able to acces twrp with the "fastboot flash boot" command on cmd. My bootloader being locked was also the reason of my device being unlisted on ADB.

With TWRP, I was able to access the internal and external storage of the phone through my computer and move the folder back to its place.

Now the phone only boots to recovery though, so I can't really tell if it worked. By rebooting through TWRP, a message was saying that I have no OS installed, and it continues to do so. Other one says that my device doesn't appear to be rooted.

I'm trying to make it reboot to the system. Should I flash stock ROM?
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
1. use twrp mtp mode to get your datas back to your computer

2. flash stockrom or any customrom for YOUR DEVICE
[Sony Xperia L] lrdss:
I flashed the C2104_15.3.A.1.14_R10A_Generic IN. Now it gets past the sony logo, but plays the colorful animation that follows over and over.

Will try to flash other ROM.

---------- Post added at 12:26 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:00 AM ----------

Flashing the C2104_15.3.A.0.26-R10A_Generic IN gave me the same problem, but after relocking the bootload, the system successfully booted! I then unlocked it again, flashed C2104_15.3.A.1.14_R10A_Generic IN and it also booted normally.

Thanks for the help!
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
Good to hear ;)
[Sony Xperia L] blackzephyr611:
Help pls, regarding flashing custom ROM CM12.1 nightlies

Hi devs :) , could you please help/guide me on the step-by-step 'HOW to flash custom ROM on the Xperia L'?

My device is rooted

I've backed up the TA

Bootloader isn't yet unlocked. (want to be sure of the procedure so as to avoid a bootloop)

I've downloaded the stock ftf for my device (c2104) 4.2.2

Please help ASAP. Thanks in advance.
[Sony Xperia L] hemskie:
need help

can anyone help me or does anyone experienced my issue when i flash stock rom with flash tool in my xperia l i doesn't go on

1/004/2015 07:04:34 - INFO - Please connect your device into flashmode.

01/004/2015 07:04:35 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

01/004/2015 07:04:37 - INFO - Opening device for R/W

01/004/2015 07:04:37 - INFO - Reading device information

01/004/2015 07:04:37 - INFO - Phone ready for flashmode operations.

01/004/2015 07:04:37 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2

01/004/2015 07:04:37 - INFO - Current device : Unknown: Nov 1 2013/13:06:21 - ZH80005EMC - Unknown: Nov 1 2013/13:06:21 - Unknown: Nov 1 2013/13:06:21 - Unknown: Nov 1 2013/13:06:21

01/004/2015 07:04:37 - INFO - Closing TA partition

01/004/2015 07:04:37 - INFO - Start Flashing

01/004/2015 07:04:37 - INFO - Processing loader.sin

01/004/2015 07:04:37 - INFO - Checking header

01/004/2015 07:04:37 - INFO - Flashing data

01/004/2015 07:04:37 - INFO - Loader : S1_Root_dbe9 - Version : loader_MSM8X30_10 / Boot version : S1_Boot_MSM_8X30_R1_25 / Bootloader status : ROOTABLE

01/004/2015 07:04:37 - INFO - Max packet size set to 512K

01/005/2015 07:05:02 - INFO - Making a TA backup

01/005/2015 07:05:02 - INFO - Opening TA partition 1

01/005/2015 07:05:02 - INFO - Start Dumping TA partition 1

01/005/2015 07:05:02 - INFO - Finished Dumping TA partition 1

01/005/2015 07:05:02 - INFO - TA partition 1 saved to C:\Flashtool\registeredDevices\ZH80005EMC\s1ta\2015-10-31_07-05-02\1.ta

01/005/2015 07:05:02 - INFO - Closing TA partition

01/005/2015 07:05:02 - INFO - Opening TA partition 2

01/005/2015 07:05:02 - INFO - Start Dumping TA partition 2

01/005/2015 07:05:02 - INFO - Finished Dumping TA partition 2

01/005/2015 07:05:02 - INFO - TA partition 2 saved to C:\Flashtool\registeredDevices\ZH80005EMC\s1ta\2015-10-31_07-05-02\2.ta

01/005/2015 07:05:02 - INFO - Closing TA partition

01/005/2015 07:05:02 - INFO - Ending flash session

01/005/2015 07:05:02 - ERROR -

01/005/2015 07:05:02 - ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted

01/005/2015 07:05:02 - INFO - Device connected in flash mode

01/005/2015 07:05:03 - INFO - Device disconnected

it says there "current device unknown" but i've already installed the drivers found in the flashtool folder pls need help for what to do thx in advance
[Sony Xperia L] Hnk1:
what version are you using for Flashtool ? I think you need to revert back to an older version to flash. This would definitely solve your problem!

Good Luck

THere are already many forums in the general thread explaining how to do that.

You can unlock bootloader via Sony Official Website. Follow Instructions on the following link.

http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/

Once, you have unlocked bootloader, you must make sure that you are on latest Sony OTA (x.x.x.17).

After that, if you have not got root, root your device. then you would need a custom recovery to flash custom rom like CM12.1 (downloaded zip should already be in sd card)

For details, look at this great thread by [MENTION=5422247]Joel16[/MENTION]

http://xdaforums.com/xperia-l/general/guide-to-running-android-lollipop-t3041413
[Sony Xperia L] aryzan96:
xperia L still bootloop after flash stock rom

my xperia L still bootloop after flash stock rom . already try pc companions , flashtool . same result still bootloop :( . i really need help . somehow i tried format internal storage using twrp recovery . it say failed to format unknown command . ??? lol . is it internal problem ?

sorry my english noobbbbbbbb haha .

thanks :D
[Sony Xperia L] stuckbootloader:
Hey guys.

I want to go back to stock from CM12.1, but I can't flash it. I have all the drivers for Flashtool, I have PC companion installed.

INFO - Loader : S1_Root_dbe9 - Version : loader_MSM8X30_10 / Boot version : S1_Boot_MSM_8X30_R1_25 / Bootloader status : ROOTED

INFO - Max packet size set to 512K

INFO - Parsing boot delivery

INFO - Ending flash session

ERROR -

ERROR - Error flashing. Aborted

I
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
already answered in the other thread
[Sony Xperia L] n78 shadow:
After installing stryflex rom.

In the status bar there are icon you can see it in screenshot.

Maybe it's noob but what does it mean?
[Sony Xperia L] BOLEK_PL:
hehe no sound mode just press volume + button :D
[Sony Xperia L] n78 shadow:
Lol lol ?

I didn't even notice that, oh my God
[Sony Xperia L] slipknat:
hi ! one of my friends hard brick his phone and when him put the phone to charge the battery . yellow led turn on (red led must on) and he cant make phone fast boot or flash mode ! what is your suggest about this problem can you give me link of tutorial about this issue?
[Sony Xperia L] KiraiPie:
Hi I'm completely new to the internals of phones and is currently failing miserably at flashing cm12.1 onto my xperia L (taoshan)

When I try from twrp, the error "Error executing upadater binary in zip" occurs

When I try from cm recovery, it say cannot install package over incompatible files, even after I wiped everything and rebooted

This has been mentioned in this thread before but I honestly don't understand the solution written there

I've ripped through the web finding and trying a gazillion pseodo-solutions and none worked so far

Any help is extremely appreciated and a world of thanks in advance for creating such a welcoming place

Seriously, thanks

cm version: cm-12.1-20151204-NIGHTLY-taoshan

kernel: the one from above (which hopefully isn't what's killing me?)

twrp version: 2.8.7.0

zip location: root of internal storage (\sdcard)

sanity: dipping as we speak(I have been at this for more than 20 hours within three days and its exhausting)

Before anyone wonders:

yes the phone is rooted, bootloader is unlocked, combinations of wiping and resetting and zip location have been tried extensively

cm is from official site, twrp is from official site, tried sideloading with cm recovery

usb cable is fine, no error declares wrong phone model, and I don't know what fotawrp.img is
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
you need to wipe /data and /cache and /system before flashing the new rom

wipes -> advanced wipes
[Sony Xperia L] KiraiPie:
Yes I did wipe my phone, multiple times I might add, both including and excluding dalvik cache, and yet I still fail

Also, is it right for my phone not be able to boot to recovery without a custom kernel?

And is it right for my phone not be able to boot to system(stock) after I flashed a custom kernel(cm12.1)?
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
yes thats all normal! try TZ4.15 boot.img that should do the trick

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934549189
[Sony Xperia L] KiraiPie:
Can I ask how should I make the zip into a image?

I was under the impression that I should first get my hands on a boot image and replace zImage?

I tried that on cm12.1 but failed to flash cm12.1 in the cm recovery

I can't fina a stock rom kernel, a tutorial mentioned how to extract one from the ftf file but that failed in my face as well

What I did to try to get stock rom kernel:

1. Extract kernel.sin

2. Use sin editor in flashtool and clicking the extract data button

3. renaming kernel.elf created by step 2 to boot.img

4. Try using android image kitchen to unpack, failed with error "Android boot magic not found"
[Sony Xperia L] SdtBarbarossa:
omg NO oO

the link above i gave you.... it is a zip file... extract it and you will find a boot.img to flash with fastbootmode
[Sony Xperia L] KiraiPie:
Er... oops? Totally clicked on the wrong file:eek:

Maybe its my bad for missing it before, but I now see twrp saying my device is a wrong model, so I went ahead and overrode the assert in \META-INF\com\google\android\updater-script in cyanogenmod

It now works.

Words are hard to describe the ecstasy, you should've seen the stupid grin on my face

My deepest heartfelt gratitude to you, fine sir
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 1735020290:
Hi guys,

I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-i9300 rooted and wiped.

Today i had a problem and i wanted to wiped and reinstall the ROM and in that moment my phone was permanently in Downloading Mode. Now Odin can´t recognized my device. If I achieve that i will have no more problems because I had have same similars problems in past but before I had not problems never with Odin.

I have Odin 3.07 and i had try to install the drivers with Kies, without Kies, with severals internet files... I tried with differents USB cables, diferents USB ports, and diferents PCs.

I don´t know what more can I do...

Please, Help!!!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ariano Ângelo:
And you cannot exit from download mode? Even go to the recovery?
[Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marshall39:
I just received my S6 , and when I use the 4G network if someone calls me my phone doesn't ring , I only get a sms to tell me someone tried to call me :(

I know that voice doesn't work on 4G , and my phone should turn to 3G by itself but it doesn't do it , the only way to get calls is to force

3G only , is this a known issue ?

Thanks