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Update Sony Xperia L C2104/C2105 to Android 4.2.2 [15.3.A.0.26] Official Firmware

Sony’s Xperia L is a mid-range Android smartphone. The phone was pulled out by Sony back in March, 2013. Sporting a 4.3 inch TFT capacitive touchscreen display with 243 ppi, the device is equipped with a Qualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon Dual Core CPU clocked at 1 GHz, having Adreno 305 GPU. The device is supported by a 1 GB RAM and the internal storage space is 8 GB while the device supports a microSD card as well up to 32 GB.

Out of the box, Sony Xperia L runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Sony promised its users that the Sony Xperia L will get Android 4.2.2, so, overcoming its promise Sony has rolled out the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update for Sony Xperia L. While each Android update is packed up with a lot of bug fixes, stability and performance enhancements, we’re sure that the Xperia L got much better with the Android 4.2.2 update.

You can update your device to Android 4.2.2 though Sony PC companion by connecting your phone to your PC and checking for the update in Sony’s official PC suite software (Sony PC Companion) or through the OTA updates, for this hit Settings>About Device >Software > Check for updates and get it done if the update is available.

The official updates take quite long to reach the different regions through OTA updates or through the Sony PC companion, while some of the users can’t wait to get their hands on the newest firmware running on their device, they try to find a method to update their phone to the latest firmware manually. We’ll be having a look on a method to update the Sony Xperia L to Android 4.2.2 manually, scroll down to begin…

Before we go ahead, here are some of the pre requisites you must have:

Make sure that your phone is charged over at least 60%. It is highly recommended in order to complete the process successfully and prevent any mishap regarding the device’s power.
Use the original data cable for establishing the connection between your phone and PC.
Make sure that you’ve installed the Sony PC Companion and Sony Flashtool properly. You may find the links with guides below.
Make sure that your device is Sony Xperia L, don’t try this method on any other device.
Choose your device’s model carefully under Settings > About device, and download the exact firmware for your device.

Make sure that you back up all of your important Contacts, Call Logs & Messages. Although rooting your device does not delete any files, but this is highly recommended as it may become helpful in case of any mishap or data loss.
All Set? Let’s go ahead now.

Files you need to download:

Sony Flash Tool – Download it Here [Follow the guide carefully to install Flashmode drivers]

Sony PC Companion – Download it Here.

Download the firmware for your device carefully:

Download Android 4.2.2 [15.3.A.0.26] Firmware for Sony Xperia L C2104

Download Android 4.2.2 [15.3.A.0.26] Firmware for Sony Xperia L C2105

Here’s how to Update Sony Xperia L to Android 4.2.2.

After you’ve successfully installed and understood the Sony Flashtool, and downloaded the firmware file, that is in .ftf format, place the .ftf file in Flashtool>Firmwares folder. The Flashtool folder should be in the drive where you installed the Sony Flashtool, and there should be a Firmwares folder in it.
After you’ve placed the .ftf file in the Firmwares folder, Open Flashtool.exe.
In Flashtool, hit the lightening button on the top left, select whether you want to run Flashmode or Fastboot mode.Flashmode is the one you’ll need most probably while you’re trying to install an ftf file, select it and press Ok.
Select the firmware or the file that you placed i the Firmwares folder, and make the other selections accordingly, below is an image showing the procedure for a firmware’s ftf file. After you’ve settled it up, hit the Flash button at the bottom now, it will start loading the ftf file and show you logs.
As soon as the file is loaded, you should see a pop up, prompting you to connect your device to the PC in Flashmode.
Now, turn off your device, and connect to your PC using the original data cable while keeping the Volume down key pressed. You should see the Green LED on your device.
After you’ve connected your device successfully, the Flashing will start, wait and sit back while the flashing gets completed. You should see the logs now, as soon as it is done the ”flashing done” will appear at the bottom.

That’s All! As soon as the flashing is done, remove your device from your PC and turn it on. You’ve the latest Android 4.2.2 firmware running on your device. Verify it by opening Settings > About Device > Firmware.

In case of any difficulties or queries, feel free to leave us a comment. We will try our best to help you out. Thanks!

This post was last modified on October 13, 2018 2:42 am

Usama M

Usama is a software engineer by profession and at TechBeasts.com he uses his expertise to solve everyday consumer tech problems with his main areas of interest being Android, iOS and Windows.

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Sandy Jaya Kusuma says:

November 10, 2013 at 2:19 am

do it needs to root my C2105?
- um009 says:
  
  November 10, 2013 at 9:07 am
  
  @sandyjayakusuma:disqus no, you do need to root, simply follow the steps explained above.
Ronald Alexis Tello Montoya says:

November 12, 2013 at 2:36 pm

my Xperia L has the bootloader not allowed, can i install this new firmware without problems?
- um009 says:
  
  November 12, 2013 at 2:46 pm
  
  @ronaldalexistellomontoya:disqus yes you can without any problems.
  - Ronald Alexis Tello Montoya says:
    
    November 12, 2013 at 3:12 pm
    
    Thanx i'm going to try it now and i 'll post how it goes....
Qasim Abbasi says:

November 14, 2013 at 6:55 am

hi usama i really need your help i want firmware (15.0.A.2.17) Generic US for my Xperia L C2104 later i will update my xperia to (15.3.A.0.26) using sony pc companion... don't want indian firmware bc some apps like sony live and other apps are in it which cannot be removed and i don't use these apps...after unlocking bootloader when i power on my phone it only show the waves now it needed to be flashed plz help me ... :'(
- um009 says:
  
  November 14, 2013 at 10:59 am
  
  @qasim_abbasi:disqus it looks like you've messed up the bootloader. What you can do now is, flash this firmware on your phone and fix it first. I'll find out the Generic US firmware and give it to you later, but at the moment fix your phone first, and after that you can root it and delete the unwanted system apps, that's not hard at all, you can even stick to the indian firmware after removing the unwanted system apps.
  - Qasim Abbasi says:
    
    November 15, 2013 at 7:35 pm
    
    i've fixed my phone and this firmware work fine thanx Usama and i'm
    waiting for the old firmware when you get the firmware plz update me about the firmware and is it true that sony is thinking that about 4.3 JB for Xperia L 21042105 once again thanx :)
    - um009 says:
      
      November 15, 2013 at 8:27 pm
      
      @qasim_abbasi:disqus yes, its true, Sony will be rolling out the Android 4.3 update soon. Glad to know that you've fixed your phone, i'll get back to you shortly with the old firmware you need. Enjoy :)
      - Qasim Abbasi says:
        
        November 19, 2013 at 11:15 am
        
        hi usama i want to install all app directly to my 8gb sd card and
        also want to move my game to sd card and i'm using link2sd app but after creating two partition on my sd card when link2sd app says select file system of your second partition i select ext2
        partition and it says reboot your device after restarting my phone it
        only show wave and automatically restart again and again when i take out
        sd card it normally start without restart what is the problem how can i
        create two partition for link2sd app or is there any other way for
        moving app and install directly to sd card
      - um009 says:
        
        November 19, 2013 at 3:14 pm
        
        I recommend gl2sd app for moving apps to external sd card. You do not need to create any parition, you can simply move the games from internal memory to ext card using GL2SD.
      - Qasim Abbasi says:
        
        November 22, 2013 at 3:57 pm
        
        thanx man but GL2SD automatically detected on 2 apps es explorer and
        
        iron man 3 what about other apps an how to run a game when i install manually bc when i start the any game size up to 1.23GB it say's download with wifi
        and GL2SD version is 2.2.0
      - um009 says:
        
        November 22, 2013 at 6:05 pm
        
        To install a game manually you need to download its data and apk file, you can place the data under Android > obb folder and simply install apk and start playing. Later you can transfer the data folder to external sd card using GL2SD. As you downloaded GL2SD from play store, it must be the latest version.
      - Qasim Abbasi says:
        
        November 22, 2013 at 9:35 pm
        
        i already have the data file
        thanx i'll try
      - Qasim Abbasi says:
        
        December 16, 2013 at 6:15 am
        
        Assalam-O-Allaikum bro i've heard about the bug fix firmware 15.3.a.0.27
        https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sony-Xperia-L/157989471018902
        scroll down and you will see about this firmware but my pc companion show no new update availabe what to do
Gaurav Gondane says:

November 14, 2013 at 9:52 pm

hi Usama, i am trying to update my xperia L from past few hours by using PC companion. I have downloaded firmware, but as u see in PC companion after getting downloaded its shows 5 steps explaining how to update the phone. After I unplug the original usb cable n plug it again holding down volume key, it shows a sudden red n green light,and does not get updated. please help. if i re-install pc companion will my downloaded data b gone? how do i fix this problem, plz help.
- um009 says:
  
  November 15, 2013 at 1:23 am
  
  @gauravgondane:disqus I am assuming that you are trying to update your phone following the above guide? IF so then, this work is being done by Sony Flash Tool, not by PC companion. You need to follow the guidelines explained above carefully and this should work for you.
  You need to load the firmware first in the flashtool, then turn off your device, and then keep pressed the volume down key and connect the USB cable, the flashing process will start and go fine then.
  - Gaurav Gondane says:
    
    November 16, 2013 at 9:01 am
    
    hi usama, i am downloading flashtool, but i have a query. the size of system update notified by my xperia l is 308mb and the file i am downloading here is of 685.07mb. Is it because of .ftf format?
    - um009 says:
      
      November 16, 2013 at 10:28 am
      
      @gauravgondane:disqus the update size your phone is specifying is only the update size, while the ftf file has the complete OS. You should not worry about it as the internal memory size of your phone will remain the same. Good Luck
      - Gaurav Gondane says:
        
        October 20, 2019 at 12:36 pm
        
        Hi usama! Thanks for the upload. U rock!!! I wanted to know one thing. Is 'stamina model function has been changed... I mean, earlier when I used to turn on stamina mode the led light use to stop working, but it's not since I have update my phone!
rohit verma says:

November 19, 2013 at 8:00 pm

hi Usama, I am not able to connect my phone through PC companion. each time i connect my xperia L with PC companion it says "unable to connect to the server". so i am thinking to upgrade my Xperia through Flashtool. for that i need to install my Xperia L c2104 drivers also at the time of installing the drivers for flashtool. BUt in the list i did not find Xperia L name. Can you please tell me which driver i need to install if i only want to upgrade my phone with Flashtool?
- um009 says:
  
  November 20, 2013 at 4:45 am
  
  @disqus_L9SBwQTXr9:disqus If you've installed Sony PC companion, and your device is detected by the PC then you do not need to install drivers for Xperia L using Flashtool drivers. Simply install Flashtool and Fastboot drivers from Flashtool drivers menu and flash the latest firmware in your phone. This should work fine now. I hope that resolves your problem, in case it doesn't let me know, i'll digg out the best possible solution for the matter. Thanks
  - rohit verma says:
    
    November 20, 2013 at 4:37 pm
    
    this is the problem actually. My phone is detected by my PC but when i connect through PC companion it shows me the error message that unable to connect to the server
    - um009 says:
      
      November 20, 2013 at 7:49 pm
      
      @disqus_L9SBwQTXr9:disqus if unable to connect to server that means your internet can't connect pc companion to server or the update isn't available via pc companion. Connect your device as mtp connection or try enabling the USB debugging options and try using flashtool. Hope it works for you now.
Mashaal Irfan says:

October 20, 2019 at 12:36 pm

Hey - while upgrading my C2105 to 4.2.2 the whole process got stuck and I had to disconnect my phone from the laptop. My phone did end up being updated but I'm having issues with the new software. The phone has slowed down etc. Will this process help?
Usama Mujtaba says:

November 24, 2013 at 7:01 pm

@gauravgondane:disqus Glad to know that it worked for you :) There might be an update with the LED for Stamina mode, you can also manually turn off the led from settings if you want to save battery by turning it off. Thanks for leaving the feedback, if you got any further queries, feel free to ask! HAve a nice day.
- Gaurav Gondane says:
  
  October 20, 2019 at 12:35 pm
  
  Hi usama... How can I downgrade my phone to the older version 4.1??!? The latest firmware is horrible...! My phone takes long time to get charged n discharge very soon.. Chrome crashes n Google is unable to detect the precise location of the phone. When I tried manually.. The phone restarts. Well, this problem is only with chrome. I reset my phone twice.. Now chrome does not crash but unable to detect precise location. And still, restart is on!!! Please help me to get my older version back!!! :(
- Guest says:
  
  December 3, 2013 at 5:23 am
  
  Hi usama.. How can I downgrade my phone to the older version 4.1?? The latest firmware is horrible!! Many bugs... As chrome crashes, phone restart randomly, taking long time to get charged... N so on. Please help me :-(
Usama Mujtaba says:

November 25, 2013 at 12:31 am

For your satisfaction, you may go with this procedure and it should help. Follow the guide carefully, don't forget to let us know after updating. Good Luck.
Carlo Hosea says:

November 28, 2013 at 12:27 pm

hi!
i've already updated my Xperia L's firmware with the newest 4.2.2 build 15.0.3.A.26 for Indonesian market.. it seemed fine at first. i love the newest camera functions, the smoothness of the user interface etc. But later on, i found that at least once a day it will restart / rebooting by itself while i use certain applications. it always happen and i never experienced it with the previous firmware (4.1.2). So i have tried (insanely) to do the factory reset once. everything seemed fine (again) but i experienced (again) the same problem. to be honest, i don't mind to have this problem at first, but later on i think it's quite annoying for having that hiccup every day. well, i just did the second factory reset (soft reset) again via Sony Update Service software. i just hope it will be just fine. well, enough with the sharing, here is my question :p :

i'm thinking about doing hard reset via recovery mode. could you please tell me how to do it exactly? because i have tried many button combinations and it's just not working. i've tried volume up+volume down plus power button, and many other combinations. but it's just not working at all. any ideas?
- um009 says:
  
  November 28, 2013 at 2:40 pm
  
  @carlohosea:disqus you will have to flash a custom recovery and then factory reset from recovery.
Paul says:

November 28, 2013 at 3:02 pm

Hi, thanks for the info, but my sony xperia isn't showing any green light nor conection when pluggin and pressing the volume down button. Any help would be apreciated.
- um009 says:
  
  November 28, 2013 at 4:17 pm
  
  @disqus_0oHV8oLosO:disqus make sure that you've installed the flashtool, flashtool drivers for sony xperia L and also the fastboot drivers. Follow the Flashtool guide lined above carefully and then connect your phone.