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Lack of onboard development tools for Xperia L

​Well guys as we all know nowadays there are several apps that can perform the basic tasks required for Android Development without breaking a sweat. But as you all may know ROM managers refuse to work as Sony Xperia L is not officially supported by Clockworkmod recovery(Actually TWRP also). Although it works through flashing a kernel with CWM or TWRP integrated solves the problem. But this type of recoveries have a major drawback it is that every time (if) a higher or newer version of Android is installed like new AOSP ROM there is incompatibility of the kernel with new Android Version or basically the Firmware.(obviously)
Ok so here's it I request Sony Xperia L developers to please try to make a independent recovery , which does not require any kernel flashing before.
And its my humble request ( fully understanding developer's hardwork ) but this needs too be done. Because for now we aren't getting official versions of them by any means.
I request every Sony Xperia L developer to do this for their own and new developer's convenience.
There's no pressure though , do this by own free will.
Anybody Ready??? please leave your thoughts on it down here
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Well, you should read before post. They have tried already making CWM for locked bootloader and it wasn't working.
There was glitches. Don't get what is your problem. We have does things for XL, it doesn't mean we don't have them because you have to flash kernel in order to make them work.

I fully understand .... but
damian01211 said:
Well, you should read before post. They have tried already making CWM for locked bootloader and it wasn't working.
There was glitches. Don't get what is your problem. We have does things for XL, it doesn't mean we don't have them because you have to flash kernel in order to make them work.
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But then sometimes if kernel has to be loaded standalone, then a recovery is better option, I know it's secondary thing but you this contribution will make future development a bit user friendly for Xperia devices as we are fully dependent on Flashtool, and having a emergency secondary way is really useful sometimes.
And yup I just put on my idea if u agree. Please contribute.
Thank You .

This is impossible for any new Xperia device because they don't have recovery partition. You should research before posting anything. Reporting now.

coolhz said:
But as you all may know ROM managers refuse to work as Sony Xperia L is not officially supported by Clockworkmod recovery(Actually TWRP also).
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http://clockworkmod.com/rommanager
Look at the list, no single Sony device is officially supported. This has nothing to do with the Xperia L.

Joery360 said:
http://clockworkmod.com/rommanager
Look at the list, no single Sony device is officially supported. This has nothing to do with the Xperia L.
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Now I know that Sony Xperia Devices don't have recovery partition. So that's why no support from ROM Manager.
By the way I was being specific about Xperia L only because I wanted it for our Xperia L only . As it is in Sony Xperia L section.
anyways thanks for info.

(Help needed) A few questions before buy it...

Hello XDA
I'm going to buy a Xperia C Dual, but, here is a few questions...
1. Did Sony release the open source for Xperia C?
2. Is the CPU and GPU open source / Drivers released?
3. Can we have a stable CyanogenMod, AOKP, Paranoid Android... ? (Read question 2)
4. If the answer for questions 1, 2 and 3 is yes, why this device still doesn't have any custom ROM?
5. Will the device receive any Android upgrade?
6. Does the screen resolution (540x960) support the Themer app (by MyColorScreen)?
Reply me please
I want to buy this device or the Moto G

K3VYNC said:
Hello XDA
I'm going to buy a Xperia C Dual, but, here is a few questions...
1. Did Sony release the open source for Xperia C?
2. Is the CPU and GPU open source / Drivers released?
3. Can we have a stable CyanogenMod, AOKP, Paranoid Android... ? (Read question 2)
4. If the answer for questions 1, 2 and 3 is yes, why this device still doesn't have any custom ROM?
5. Will the device receive any Android upgrade?
6. Does the screen resolution (540x960) support the Themer app (by MyColorScreen)?
Reply me please
I want to buy this device or the Moto G
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Okay....time for the .......
Answers !!
1.Nope
2.Not sure
3.Locked bootloader, so custom roms still in the air
4.Read no 3
5.The ultimate question for any xperia C users, although it recieved a small upgrade which is hardly superb
6.I havent tried the themer app mate so, no clue there
Moto G is a good bang for buck sure, but will only 8 GB of total memory be enough for you ?

metalrules321 said:
Okay....time for the .......
Answers !!
1.Nope
2.Not sure
3.Locked bootloader, so custom roms still in the air
4.Read no 3
5.The ultimate question for any xperia C users, although it recieved a small upgrade which is hardly superb
6.I havent tried the themer app mate so, no clue there
Moto G is a good bang for buck sure, but will only 8 GB of total memory be enough for you ?
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If I buy the Moto G, I will buy the 16GB one with dual chip
Thanks for the answers!!
Sony is really crap with impossible to unlock bootloaders...

[FAQ][HELP THREAD][GUIDES LIST] Ask Any Question for Xperia L

Hello Everyone.
Good News for everyone. I have decided to maintain a help thread at Xperia L community in order to keep the threads for development/general section more clean and better organised. I have been noticing for a long time that whenever new users join, they still are not sure about the rules and thus mistakenly post in the wrong sections too often. If any senior member points it out to them, mostly it is either ignored or taken personally. Thus I have decided a combined help section would be very helpful to the community and the questions which are sometimes left unanswered and lost in question answer forums, that would not happen again for all of you.
I would be personally answering all your questions and shall refer you to someone in case I feel someone else would be able to answer the same question in a more detailed way. Other users can feel free to answer as well if you think you can tackle the situation well and make sure while answering any question, you provide enough information to the users as well. You can easily link the users to posts if you think a question has been already answered.
REASONS I AM MAKING THIS
Lots of repetitive questions.
Same things told again and again
Threads remain clean
A simple reference to every important thread that you should visit in case you have a problem
WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO
Read the rules here XDA RULES BEFORE YOU POST
Idea of this thread is to help and to be helped. So ask any question you have in mind related to Xperia L, Android, or anything at all as long as it is related to Xperia L directly or indirectly.
Make sure you are precise with your information
Be Detailed
Do not repeat the same thing again and again
Use search button to find if your question has been asked before. Do not repeat your question if it is answered before.
WHAT INFORMATION YOU MUST PROVIDE
1.Your bootloader status
2. Rom name with complete baseband/date/version
3. Kernel name
4. Any Mods you are using
5.If you are using Custom Rom, your flashing style i.e dirty/clean or you wiped anything else in specific
6. If you used any guide, link to the guide
7. Root status
8. Your exact problem
9. Any method you tried that failed
10.Any other detail you think would be necessary
Make sure you provide as much details as possible. Things like my phone won't turn on please help would not be of any help to you or to the person answering. So please make sure you provide as much detail so we know exactly what is your problem and thus guide you in the right direction.
A sample would be something like this
Device: c2105
ROM name: CM 12 dated 10th May
ROM version and base: 3.99-RC2
Build number: CM_taoshan-userdebug 4.3 JLS36G
kernel version and its settings: 3.4.0-thunderzap.kernel.plus [email protected] #193
Rooted
Sabertooth Mod
I can not use my WIFI. Although i tried flashing Wifi modules but it does not work.
I flashed CM over 1.5.2A.0.17 Stock
ETC
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XPERIA L ROMS/KERNELS THREAD
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ALL MEMORY PROBLEMS OF XPERIA L
GUIDE REPARTION INTERNAL MEMORY. Warning can hardbrick
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LINK 2 SD GUIDE
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ALL DRIVERS PROBLEM SOLVED
OTHERS
ENABLE UK US PLAYSTORE
DEODEX TOOL
XDA ONE APP
NANDROID BACKUP WITHOUT RECOVERY
RUN APPS ON PLAY STORE WHICH SAY INCOMPITABLE WITH YOUR DEVICE
BUILD PROP TWEAK
HOW TO USE FLASHTOOL
FLASH CM12 FROM STOCK
CM FLASHING GUIDE
ONE CLICK RECOVERY INSTALLATION
MODS
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If you think your name deserves to be here, please PM me and I will personally see how well you are doing here. As a simple rule, please do not PM before you have answered at least 100 questions in this thread or you have been answering in Xperia L thread constantly.

NICE that you do that i just have 2 requests:
Edit: done. Thank you
Sent from my C2105 using XDA Free mobile app

Nice idea. Although I can't guarantee that I'll be able to help much. I've been getting busier and busier lol.
Btw @Joery360 was a good guy who contributed a lot of time here. I just don't know if he uses this device anymore.

Post A List Of All Device Specific Lollipop Bugs that are yet to be Fixed!

SdtBarbarossa said:
NICE that you do that i just have 2 requests:
1. the blue color you are using in some parts of that post is HARD to read in XDA app "dark" (blue text black background)
2. may you refer to my app?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=59778797
CWM from Varun
TWRP from Rohan
important is that this will not work on stockrom
would be nice ^^
Sent from my C2105 using XDA Free mobile app
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Both requested have been considered. Check it again
Joel16 said:
Nice idea. Although I can't guarantee that I'll be able to help much. I've been getting busier and busier lol.
Btw @Joery360 was a good guy who contributed a lot of time here. I just don't know if he uses this device anymore.
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We are all busy, we promise to answer whenever we can. No pressure
david pro said:
Post A List Of All Device Specific Lollipop Bugs that are yet to be Fixed!
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Can you list them to me before I can post them somewhere?
Also can everyone of you can rate this 5 star so we can pin this post ?
gambit1999 said:
Hey, guys! Hope you're having a nice day! I'll cut to the chase now...
Now, I wanna downgrade my Xperia L from android version 4.2.2 to version 4.1.2. I know there already are quite a few threads on this topic but, I am completely new to all of this. I've tried following those and many other threads but have not been able to accomplish anything so far. Ha! I don't even what some of the terms mean.
Thanks for your help in advance,
Pranav
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Why don't you check this thread and thank everyone who contributed ?
GreyLDroid said:
Is there any Lollipop ROM which is (relatively) stable and bugfree? I have CM12.1 and am not really satisfied (after all it's only beta 2)
It doesn't have to have plenty of functionality (but would be nice if it really had some)
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Although everyone likes to have their own customisation in a ROM and what features they are looking for, it is very hard to pin point which would suit you best. For now , the best thing you can do is test few roms like Resurrection Remix, PACMAN etc and see what suits you best.
As far as your stablility issues are concern, the BSOD is major problem in 12.1. I suggest you go back to CM12 nightlies from official website.

next request: remove this repartitioning guide! its the best methode to hardbrick your device...
(the reasons i explained in facebook group)
Sent from my C2105 using XDA Free mobile app

Joel16 said:
Nice idea. Although I can't guarantee that I'll be able to help much. I've been getting busier and busier lol.
Btw @Joery360 was a good guy who contributed a lot of time here. I just don't know if he uses this device anymore.
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There is a similair thread at the Galaxy Tab 2 forum. It might be best to ask a mod to pin this.
And @Joel16, I still have the device in my possession. (It's eating dust in my drawer) I'll check here regularly to help users if needed.
Cheers.

SdtBarbarossa said:
next request: remove this repartitioning guide! its the best methode to hardbrick your device...
(the reasons i explained in facebook group)
Sent from my C2105 using XDA Free mobile app
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Joery360 said:
There is a similair thread at the Galaxy Tab 2 forum. It might be best to ask a mod to pin this.
And @Joel16, I still have the device in my possession. (It's eating dust in my drawer) I'll check here regularly to help users if needed.
Cheers.
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Did that. He said it wouldn't be help to pin it. Maybe quote users to this guide be helpful as everything is arranged here.
Added warning to partition guide

Known Problems and how to solve it:
1.
- S (Situation)
the wifi dont work after flashing Thunderzap boot.img via fastboot/flashtool.... on every rom
- R (Reason)
you flashed the Kernel but missed the modules and settings
- F (Fix)
flash the Thunderzap.zip via recovery (no need to wipe anything)
2.
- S
i have no root on cm12
- R
not activated
- F
go to settings-> about phone
tap 7 times on buildnumber
go back to settings-> developeroptions and activate root
(alternative you can flash this in recovery http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu )
3.
- S
i am not able to flash any file in CM recovery.... it says i have a wrong device
- R
the default.prop is wrong....changes are already provided to varun but he didnt merget it till now
- F
(need root)
flash any FOTA recovery with my app ... there are CWM , TWRP and a working CM recovery available
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=59778797
4
- S
i cant take screenshot on cm12
- R
the key combo has changed
- F
press powerbutton and vol - at same time (its a bit tricky)
5.
- S
i have echo in calls (many roms)
- R
(the hell nobody knows exactly)
- F
Go into terminal (requires root) and enter:
su
setprop persist.audio.fluence.mode false
setprop persist.audio.handset.mic analog
reboot
that should fix it
....to be continued
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@SdtBarbarossa you could also add flashing supersu zip for #2. Your method is easier, of course, but personally i run to some issues with cm's default (ie titanium backup seems to prefer supersu). Not sure if it's just me though.

cascabel said:
@SdtBarbarossa you could also add flashing supersu zip for #2. Your method is easier, of course, but personally i run to some issues with cm's default (ie titanium backup seems to prefer supersu). Not sure if it's just me though.
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do you know wich supersu is compatible? not everyone is working i heared
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SdtBarbarossa said:
do you know wich supersu is compatible? not everyone is working i heared
Sent from my C2105 using XDA Free mobile app
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I've been using UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.45.zip since cm12 and have had no issues. I did have problems with another version (i can't remember which, unfortunately). [emoji4]

appukpt said:
xperia l
've unlocked bootloader by following the instructions provided on unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/instructions and the fastboot tool sad "OKAY". Now when I try to turn it on again, I see SONY and then XPERIA logo, and then Xperia colour animation on the screen. It's been like that for more than an hour, and to turn it off I needed to pull out the battery. PC companion doesn't recognize it . I've tried holding the volume up button while starting up (the logos) and holding down both volume buttons and nothing happened.
Is there any way to fix this?
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Kindly go through second post of this thread for guides if you are unsure about them.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/help/help-thread-question-xperia-l-t3109847

SdtBarbarossa said:
do you know wich supersu is compatible? not everyone is working i heared
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You can get the latest SuperSU flashable zip here
ZIP is flashable in CWM, TWRP & Philz Touch

Strange enough. After I put this guide up, there has been less questions in the forum. Guide working ? What do you reckon

After Xperia L
First of all thank you for this useful thread.
My question :
Why is Sony Xperia L lucky for custom ROMs, Kernels etc. I know that Soc (Snapdragon) has major requirement for this kinds of staff. However, I think, Xperia L has also something different and Which Sony Smart Phone are you suggest to buy after sony Xperia L supported like this?

HMZGUPUR said:
First of all thank you for this useful thread.
My question :
Why is Sony Xperia L lucky for custom ROMs, Kernels etc. I know that Soc (Snapdragon) has major requirement for this kinds of staff. However, I think, Xperia L has also something different and Which Sony Smart Phone are you suggest to buy after sony Xperia L supported like this?
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Z2 i think

[Completed] [HELP] How to Root ALCATEL FLASH 2

Hi,
First i would like to give thanks to all the information on this site, so i decided to create an account here to try and share too.
It just happened that I've bought a cool smartphone and tried to Root it, Luckily it went not successful haha my bad.
I've tried using almost all the One Click Rooting Apps (apk) available on here. So I Guess after what I've done with my powers I should ask for a SOS.
infos:
Released on September 2015
Android OS, v5.1, 16GB storage,
5.0", 720x1280 pixels
13MP, 1080p
2GB RAM ; MT6753
3000mAh Battery.
Is it because of the Lollipop v5.1 why I can't root it?? and if i use a computer base rooting will i hurt my Phone?
Thanks for those who will help.

Already done that sir
simms22 said:
try KingsRoot(one click root
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Hey thanks for the response, yeah but as I have said,
"I've tried using almost all the One Click Rooting Apps (apk) available on here. So I Guess after what I've done with my powers I should ask for a SOS."
I've used Kingroots latest Version so far, Until Kingroot updates its database I guess we have to wait.
Anyway I will keep on trying to gain something too and to Help Others that meets same problem as mine.

grayArt10 said:
Hi,
First i would like to give thanks to all the information on this site, so i decided to create an account here to try and share too.
It just happened that I've bought a cool smartphone and tried to Root it, Luckily it went not successful haha my bad.
I've tried using almost all the One Click Rooting Apps (apk) available on here. So I Guess after what I've done with my powers I should ask for a SOS.
infos:
Released on September 2015
Android OS, v5.1, 16GB storage,
5.0", 720x1280 pixels
13MP, 1080p
2GB RAM ; MT6753
3000mAh Battery.
Is it because of the Lollipop v5.1 why I can't root it?? and if i use a computer base rooting will i hurt my Phone?
Thanks for those who will help.
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Click to collapse
Hi and thank you for using XDA Assist
I couldn't find a thread were to redirect you to but i suggest you to keep track this part of the forum in order to be always updated in case a root method for your device comes out ---> Miscellaneous Android Development
Good luck!

nilac said:
Hi and thank you for using XDA Assist
I couldn't find a thread were to redirect you to but i suggest you to keep track this part of the forum in order to be always updated in case a root method for your device comes out --->
Good luck!
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Hi sir, Thanks for the link, I've found a Rooting process there but i can't post a Link in here (yet). I'm just afraid to try it because of complicated process, it might cause a Bootloop if done anything wrong.
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OffTopic, seems like other reply for this thread is not posting. XDA emailed me that someone is replying on this thread but I can't see it hehehe.

This is taking far too much long, so thread closed.

Want a LBL Lollipop root method for the Xperia C3? Keep reading.

Hi all!
I'm happy to say that, thanks to iovyroot, and with a lot of help from zxz0O0, we managed to create a new root tool for the Xperia M2, EagleRootTool, meaning we don't actually need to use Kingroot anymore to root LBL devices under latest Lollipop firmware :victory:
However, since this root binary is compatible with (probably) any kernel built before December 2015, I thought of making the tool compatible with some other devices, like your C3, since it's actually very similar to my device.
Unfortunately, since it requires some kernel-specific addresses, to make it compatible with other devices like the C3, I need them from every single variant.
I'm going to take for reference all models and firmware build numbers from XperiFirm.
WHAT YOU NEED:
- An already rooted device in 19.4.A.0.182 (it doesn't matter if it was rooted by Kingroot, or via UBL methods).
- A little of Android general knowledge: Usage of ADB (mainly).
- Patience.
DEVICES:
- D2533 ✓
- D2502
HOW TO DO IT?:
Just open an ADB prompt and run a shell in it. Then, run the following commands, replacing the *location with storage/sdcard1 if you want to use your SD Card, or with data/media/0 if you want to use the internal memory.
Code:
su
cat /proc/version > /[COLOR="Purple"]*[/COLOR][COLOR="red"]location[/COLOR]/version.txt
echo 1 > /proc/sys/kernel/kptr_restrict
cat /proc/kallsyms > /[COLOR="Purple"]*[/COLOR][COLOR="red"]location[/COLOR]/kallsyms.txt
(remember to hit enter after each line of the above :silly
Now upload those two files (version.txt & kallsyms.txt) wherever you want, or attach them in your comment, saying which model they're from, and I'll add the required offsets to support your device manually!
________________________
DISCLAIMER: This is NOT a placeholder NOR Spam thread. I just want to help this device users to get them supported in a common Lollipop Xperia rooting toolkit, since this device won't get Marshmallow, and has a compatible kernel. If you, moderator or user, decide to close/report this thread, I may understand it, but think it twice before doing it.

linuxct said:
Hi all!
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Sounds like a plan. I'll do it when I get the chance, just one question though. Did the C3/T2U/M2 lose any special features when the bootloader got unlocked?

AutumQueen92 said:
Sounds like a plan.
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Indeed, and I've already added support for the Xperia Z, Z1 and Z1c, just want to support as many devices as possible
AutumQueen92 said:
I'll do it when I get the chance, just one question though. Did the C3/T2U/M2 lose any special features when the bootloader got unlocked?
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If you're talking about DRM keys, no, they don't make you loose any functionality.

linuxct said:
Indeed, and I've already added support for the Xperia Z, Z1 and Z1c, just want to support as many devices as possible
If you're talking about DRM keys, no, they don't make you loose any functionality.
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I got the files you need. Hopefully this will inspire development in the lesser known devices.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/m7403orzm2r9e1m/kallsyms.txt?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/zgp54sleytgqh87/version.txt?dl=0
Xperia C3 (D2533) running stock 5.1.1 UB.
Edit: Not sure if relevant but running a Z2 framework.

AutumQueen92 said:
I got the files you need. Hopefully this will inspire development in the lesser known devices.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/m7403orzm2r9e1m/kallsyms.txt?dl=0
https://www.dropbox.com/s/zgp54sleytgqh87/version.txt?dl=0
Xperia C3 (D2533) running stock 5.1.1 UB.
Edit: Not sure if relevant but running a Z2 framework.
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The device is supported, and has been succesfully added, here you can have a look: https://github.com/sergiocastell/iovyroot/blob/patch-1/jni/offsets.c#L285
Thank you ^_^
inb4 the D2502 model also has the same kernel offsets, but it'd be nice if someone posted them, just to be sure