The Xperia devices have a recovery-in-boot arrangement. This means that the recovery is booted using the regular kernel / boot image in the device. Team Win has worked with the FreeXperia device maintainers to come up with a way to extract the ramdisk from the FOTAKernel partition and use the ramdisk from that partition instead of the recovery. Tips and tricks for troubleshot SONY XPERIA L (C2104/C2105/S36h) TAOSHAN problem. This is the 4.3 inches LCD screen with 854 x 480 resolutions from Sony which have 8 megapixel camera with autofocus and led flash. The processor is powered with dual core 1Ghz from Qualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon with GPU Adreno 305 give fast gaming HD sensation. Latest Xperia Flash Tool (the best Xperia Smart Phones tools) is released and available to download without waiting. So, If you already using its (Xperia) old version on your PC / laptop, Then you are required to new update Xperia-setup file. Sony Xperia L C2104 USB Driver or Flash Tool Reason of can't connect device: This method can be used without any box its done from flash tool it's also available here, and it is important to installing phones driver, you can't flash or upgrade if it is not installed on your computer or laptop it must be installed and also available in this post. Connect Sony Xperia L S36H using USB cable with PC Turn off your phone and connect the other end of the USB cable while holding the flash key (Volume down or UP flash keys varies between models) Note: For a complete key mapping, see thesupported phonespage See the screenshot showing Sony Xperia L S36H is connected with Emma flash tool.
It is that time of the year again, where we have a major Android release and people want to update as soon as possible. We have received numerous requests from Xperia Z3+ and Z5 owners asking how they can manually update to Android 6.0 Marshmallow, using third-party utilities Flashtool and XperiFirm.
We’ve covered the process many times before, the last time being a year ago when Android 5.0 Lollipop made an appearance. Therefore, it seems like a natural time to revisit the guide. It is worth noting that whilst the tutorial below shows how to install Android 6.0 Marshmallow, the procedure can be used to flash ANY firmware build for ANY Sony Xperia device. The steps are also the same to debrand any Sony Xperia device that is currently on carrier-specific software.
Installing Xperia Marshmallow using Flashtool and XperiFirm [TUTORIAL]
Disclaimer: Please read the following instructions thoroughly before attempting to flash your phone. Xperia Blog absolves itself from any responsibility should something go wrong. Please proceed with caution and at your own risk.
Note: You will not void the warranty of your Sony Xperia device by flashing new firmware using this guide. In addition, you do NOT need to unlock your bootloader nor do you need root to flash your handset.
It is recommended that you create a backup of your existing regional/carrier firmware just in case you need to send your device back for repair. The instructions below can be used to create any firmware file, so use these to create a backup with the relevant firmware build.
Part 1: Preparation
One of the primary reasons people encounter problems in flashing their device is due to not installing the correct drivers on their computer. Please ensure that drivers for your Sony Xperia device and Flashtool software are correctly installed on your PC before attempting to install new software.
Note: This guide is written for Windows users in mind only.
1) Install drivers for your Sony Xperia
You need to ensure that your PC has all of the necessary drivers installed for your Sony Xperia device. The best way to do this is to install Sony PC Companion.
Make sure you connect your Xperia to the PC before starting the process to download the necessary USB and ADB drivers. The best way to do this is to power off your Sony Xperia and then connect to your PC whilst holding the volume down button.
2) Install Flashtool
Download and install Flashtool from the official website here. This guide is based on using Flashtool version 0.9.19.10.
Install Flashtool drivers from the following location: ‘C:Flashtooldrivers’. Tick the “Flashmode Drivers” and “Fastboot Drivers” to install.
Note: To install the Flashtool drivers for Windows 8/8.1/10, please follow the steps below.
A) Press the Windows key + R together and in the ‘Run’ box type: shutdown.exe /r /o /f /t 00
– Now make the following selections to boot into the Start Up Setting Screen: Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Start Up Settings > Restart
– Then, when the machine restarts, select number 7 i.e. “Disable driver signature enforcement”. Your machine will start with Driver signing enforcement disabled until the next reboot.
– Now make the following selections to boot into the Start Up Setting Screen: Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Start Up Settings > Restart
– Then, when the machine restarts, select number 7 i.e. “Disable driver signature enforcement”. Your machine will start with Driver signing enforcement disabled until the next reboot.
B) Now you can install the Flashtool drivers.
– Windows will warn that the driver is not signed and will require you to confirm the installation.
– Once the installation is complete, reboot the machine
– Windows will warn that the driver is not signed and will require you to confirm the installation.
– Once the installation is complete, reboot the machine
3) Enable “USB debugging” and “Unknown sources” on your Sony Xperia device
![Xperia Xperia](/uploads/1/1/8/7/118768140/810342398.jpg)
‘USB debugging’: Settings > Developer options
‘Unknown sources’: Settings > Security
Part 2: Create your FTF firmware file
You will need a FTF firmware file to install new software onto your device. The following section explains how to create your own FTF firmware file, however if you have downloaded a FTF file from the Firmware Resource section of our website or elsewhere, you can skip this step and proceed to part 3.
To create your FTF firmware file, you will first need to launch Flashtool and then click on the XperiFirm icon as highlighted below.
You should now see the XperiFirm software launch into a new window. Navigate to your handset on the left pane. You can then choose the firmware for your region/carrier in the middle pane. The pane on the right side will show you which firmware is available for that region. Click on it to download the file.
Important: Only download firmware for your model and variant number. For example, if you own an Xperia Z5 (E6653), only browse and download the firmware builds listed under E6653.
Once clicked, you are asked to confirm whether you want to download the firmware. Ensure that “Unpack automatically” is ticked and then click “Download” to proceed.
Once complete, you will see the following pop message “Unpacked Successfully!” Click OK.
The same “Unpacked successfully!” message will appear on the download dialog. Click “Close” to proceed to the next step.
You will now revert back to Flashtool, which will start creating your FTF firmware file.
Once you see “Torrent file creation finished” then your FTF firmware file has been successfully created.
To ensure the FTF firmware file has been created, navigate to the following location on your PC: “C:Users[Your PC Name].flashToolfirmwares”
Part 3: Flash your FTF firmware file
This section details the steps needed in order to flash new firmware onto your Sony Xperia device.
First of all, open Flashtool and then click on the lightning bolt in the top left of Flashtool as highlighted below.
Select “Flashmode” and click “OK”.
You should already be in the source folder where the FTF firmware files are located. If not, navigate to: “C:Users[Your PC Name].flashToolfirmwares”
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Select the firmware build version that you want to flash from the “Firmware” pane. Ensure the device variant is the same as the model number of your Sony Xperia device.
If you want to retain your apps, data and media (photos, videos, music), then ensure that the “USERDATA” option within the “Wipe” pane is unticked. However, we recommend that when upgrading a major new Android version, a clean install is the way to go. In this case, tick all options under the “Wipe” pane. This will wipe all of your data though including your photos and videos, so please ensure you have these backed up elsewhere.
IMPORTANT – For FlashTool 0.9.19.10 and older: If you skipped Part 2 of the guide as you already had your own FTF firmware file, then you may see the following ‘SIMLOCK’ option ticked under the “MiscTA Exclude” pane. DO NOT untick SIMLOCK as it could lead to problems with the network lock on your device.
IMPORTANT – For FlashTool versions 0.9.22.0 to 0.9.22.2: The developer has changed the meaning of the tick box in newer versions of Flashtool, which means ticking the box includes “SIMLOCK”. Either way, you want to ensure you are NOT including SIMLOCK when flashing firmware. So to be clear, when presented with the “SIMLOCK” option below, you must NOT tick the box.
NOTE – For FlashTool 0.9.22.3 onwards: The developer has disabled “SIMLOCK”, which means you no longer have to worry about accidentally including it in your firmware flashing. The option is only enabled by entering ‘Pro’ mode. Unless you know what you are doing, then stay well away from Pro mode.
Click “Flash”. Flashtool will then indicate that it is “preparing files for flashing”.
You may have to wait around 60 seconds for the pop-up below to appear. Once it does, you should now connect your Sony Xperia device. Make sure the device is powered off and then hold the ‘volume down’ button whilst connecting the USB cable. Once the pop-up disappears and flashing has started, you can let go of the ‘volume down’ button.
Flashtool will then start flashing your Xperia device.
Once you see “Flashing finished” as indicated below, your Sony Xperia has been successfully flashed.
Congratulations you have just installed Android Marshmallow! Now disconnect your Xperia device and power on the handset. Don’t worry if it takes a while for the handset to boot, this is to be expected.
To confirm that you have upgraded the phone software, click on ‘Settings > About phone’, which will reveal your new Android version and firmware build number.
If you would also like to confirm the region firmware that you have downloaded, you will need to access the service menu option. To do this, open the dialler and enter the following: *#*#7378423#*#*
Then click ‘Service info > Software info’. The CDF is an eight digit number under the “Customization Version” that should tie in with the firmware you downloaded from XperiFirm. For example, you will notice below that the CDF (software customisation version) of 1298-7362 matches the same firmware that we downloaded in the XperiFirm screenshots above.
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Sony is one of the best Android smartphones with best camera results. There are rumors that people only like Sony smartphones because of high quality camera. Similarly, sometime people face problems with smartphone software because of some trojan viruses, irresponsive behaviour of smartphone and other smartphone glitches inside. For this, Sony users need to flash stock firmwares, custom recovery image or custom ROMs to fix errors.
In this article, you will learn to flash Sony Xperia L S36H using Emma Flash tool by Sony. It seems like majority of users are not aware of 'Emma' software by Sony. Using Emma flash tool, you can flash stock firmware on your Sony Xperia L S36H and make any customization on your smartphone like flashing custom recovery image, unlocked bootloader, and more.
Pre-requisites to before flashing Sony Xperia L S36H:
You should know that the Emma flash tool is in beta testing mode, it will show you if your device i.e., Sony Xperia L S36H is compatible or not when you connect it. Before flashing Sony Xperia L S36H with emma flash tool, make sure you have the following things ready:
- Make sure your device is charged up to 70% before flashing
- Backup device data, in case of any flashing error
- Install ADB USB driver for your Sony Xperia L S36H device
- Or download Sony Companion software and to get your Sony drivers installed automatically
- Download Emma Flash tool for flashing
- Download Flashing firmware file (Scatter file + files to be flashed) that you will be flashing over Sony Xperia L S36H with Emma flash tool
Now, install the downloaded file i.e., Xperia_Flash_Tool_Setup_18w47.exe on your Windows PC
- To access Emma Flash Tool, Windows 32-bit users: “C:Program Files (x86)Sony MobileEmma”
- To access Emma Flash Tool, Windows 64-bit users: “C:Program FilesSony MobileEmma”
Extract the firmware file of Sony Xperia L S36H on your computer (anywhere accessilble)
Copy the Customization.ini file & paste file into the installation folder named i.e., Emma
Go to Windows Start → All programs → Sony Mobile → Emma flash tool to run on your PC
Note: If you did not place the the Customization.ini file in the correct EMMA folder then you won't be able to use it as it would ask you for username and password. So kindly follow the steps correctly.
How to Flash Sony Xperia L S36H using Emma Flash Tool
- Run Emma Flash Tool
- Connect Sony Xperia L S36H using USB cable with PC
- Turn off your phone and connect the other end of the USB cable while holding the flash key (Volume down or UP flash keys varies between models)
- Note: For a complete key mapping, see thesupported phonespage
- See the screenshot showing Sony Xperia L S36H is connected with Emma flash tool
- Choose the software you wish to flash on Sony Xperia L S36H from the Service list
- Emma Flash tool will automatically detect your phone model (in your case, your Sony Xperia L S36H will be detected) and lists available software versions for Sony Xperia L S36H
- Just click on Apply Service, your Sony Xperia L S36H software will now be downloaded and flashed
- On completion, disconnect your Sony Xperia L S36H from the PC
Caution: When you start your Sony Xperia L S36H device after flashing, the booting up process will be a bit slower than usual.
Congratulations for new sony mobile enjoy it.
If you are trying to flash your Sony Xperia L S36H device then I would like to suggest you to try using Smartphone flash tool (aka SP Flash Tool). SP flash tool is great flashing tool for Android. This is a best application which mainly help you to flash your smartphone.
You can use this tool to flash almost any MTK (Mediatak IC) based and stock ROM, also custom recovery fixing in some extreme cases like firmware update and download, unbrick bricked android device smartphone. Try flashing any custom ROMs, stock ROMs on your Sony Xperia L S36H Android smartphone..
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SP flash tool is best firmware flashing tool available online whether it is custom ROM or stock ROM. Using SP Flash Tool, you can flash Sony Xperia L S36H Android device (but make sure to check if it is based on Mediatek IC). Flash any custom or stock ROM over Sony Xperia L S36H Android device. Also, do make sure that you have installed Sony Xperia L S36H USB drivers properly on your PC before flashing any firmware file.
Find your Sony Xperia L S36H USB drivers by using search below:
You can download SP Flash Tool from our website downloading section. Also you need to download scatter file for your MB based device.
Let me tell you what we can do with SP Flash tool
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- 1. We can flash to android stock Rom
- 2. Easliy Flash custom ROM
- 3. Application for fixing bricked or unbrick device
- 4. Easy to read, write parameters
- 5. We can erasing, formatting data and reset your MTC based devices
Pre-requisites before flashing Sony Xperia L S36H:
- Battery should be charged up to 70%
- Make sure you have Sony Xperia L S36H's USB cord available
- Download and install SP Flash tool in PC
- Download and install Stock Firmware (Flash File) for your smartphone
- Since, SP flash tool we need to install MediaTek USB drivers
- Download Sony Xperia L S36H firmware file (Scatter file + files to be flashed)
- Last but not the least, you need to take your device backup (for safety reasons)
- Once you have all the things ready above, follow the rest of flashing tutorial
Here are the Requirements For SP Flash Tool
- 1. You have Pc or Laptop
- 2. You need USB data cable for the device
- 3. Drivers download (MediaTek USB-VCOM drivers)
- 4. Download Scatter file and files to be flashed
- 5. Note Backup the device (forum.hovatek.com/thread-468.html)
- 6. SP Flash Tool Download
Steps to flashing Sony Xperia L S36H using SP flash tool
Follow the steps below to flash Sony Xperia L S36H with SP flash tool:
- 1Download & install spflashtool.exe:Download SP flash tool, spflashtool.exe
- Download flash recovery image:FLashing is not easy, it take time and patience. To flash Sony Xperia L S36H, make sure you have flash recovery image ready for your device model.
- Load scatter file:Click Scatter Loading (Load Scatter file of Sony Xperia L S36H).
- 4Uncheck all boxes :Now, you should uncheck all boxes from SP flash tool
- 5Load Recovery Image:Tick-box, Go to / click RECOVERY box from list and load recovery image of your Sony Xperia L S36H device (load image from the separate window -->open)
- 6Recovery box must be CHECKED:Recovery box is checked before you connect your Sony Xperia L S36H, in recovery image location (uncheck all other boxes)
- 7Turn off and connect Sony Xperia L S36H with PC:Turn off Sony Xperia L S36H and connect it with PC
- 8Click Download button:After connecting your device with PC, just click download button on top
- 9
- Conguratulations:Congrats! You have successfully flashed your Sony Xperia L S36H device
Disclaimer: Please follow the flashing tutorials on your own risk.
Conclusion
If SP flash tool prompts green circle, you are done. Sony Xperia L S36H have been flashed using SP flash tool.
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