Xperia L C2105, C2104 Android 4.1.2 15.0.A.2.17 firmware update Rolled

Posted on Aug 8 2013 - 11:18pm by Anurag Kumar

Talking of firmware updates, we just loving Sony’s frequency on rolling them this time. Yet another device Xperia L both C2105 and C2104 HSPA+ version have been updated to new Android 4.1.2 15.0.A.2.17 firmware update over the previous 15.0.A.1.36 firmware update. 15.0.A.2.17 firmware update is available over PC Companion, SUS and Bridge. No OTA is seen yet. Update confirmed in India, Indonesia. Look for changelog at below of post, it has some cool features…

Xperia L C2105, C2104 Android 4.1.2 15.0.A.2.17 firmware update Rolled

Model Number – Xperia L C2105 / C2104
Android Version – Jelly Bean 4.1.2
Baseband Version – 8930B-BAAAANAZQ-12321-06-2019
Kernel Version – 3.4.0
Firmware build number – 15.0.A.2.17

A little bit modification is noticed in both kernel version and baseband.

Xperia L C2105, C2104 Android 4.1.2 15.0.A.2.17 firmware update by PC Companion

Connect your Xperia L to PC Companion and look for update notification as shown below, if yes then proceed as per screen instructions.

First reboot after update is normally slow, it will be normal soon.

If you haven’t got update notification over PCC or SUS, then you can follow our guide for manual flashing.

Xperia L C2105, C2104 Android 4.1.2 15.0.A.2.17 firmware Manual Flashing

Download the ftf from below link and flash it on your phone. Flashing don’t require root neither it voids warranty.

File System Version: WORLD-a_15.0.A.1.36

Download C2104_15.0.A.2.17_India.zip | 587 MB
(Via XDA member Rachit Rawat )

File System Version: WORLD-i_15.0.A.1.36

Download C2105_15.0.A.2.17_PT. TELETAMA ARTHA MANDIRI.part1.rar | 512 MB
Download C2105_15.0.A.2.17_PT. TELETAMA ARTHA MANDIRI.part2.rar | 79 MB
(Via XDA member karkand )

Xperia L C2105, C2104 Android 4.1.2 15.0.A.2.17 firmware update Changelog / Review / Screenshots

Small Apps have been introduced 🙂 New cool feature, it was missing before.

Sony MyXperia app is pre-installed, it is an alternative to Google’s Android Device Manager but MyXperia was first seen in Xperia Z.

Camera quality increased with improved HDR feature. Front camera’s black and white bug eliminated.
ISO settings in camera added.
Shooting videos indoor at 720p mode doesn’t lag now.
RAM increased to 785.6 MB from 777.7 MB from 1 GB total available.
A little bit more space was seen in internal memory ( as confirmed by some users ).
LED notifications flash differently for each app.
Overall performance increased.
Google Android Device Manager seen in security settings.
No OTG cable support.
Improved Multi-touch.

Overall 15.0.A.2.17 firmware update is a nice one for Xperia L users, if you have updated to it, please let us know if you find any more changes or bug…Comments appreciated.

Thanks XDA users karkand, shivamk11, Rachit Rawat for screenshots & changelog 🙂

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40 Comments so far. Feel free to join this conversation.

Parshva August 10, 2013 at 6:19 pm - Reply

but manually flashing will erase warranty??
- Anurag Kumar August 10, 2013 at 6:37 pm - Reply
  
  No it will not it is safe method , doesnt void warranty.
  - Parshva August 10, 2013 at 7:16 pm - Reply
    
    so what is method??
    as i search for it we should unlock boot loader and as i know it void warranty..
    - Anurag Kumar August 10, 2013 at 7:30 pm - Reply
      
      Well i don’t where did you read this line..a kind of noob must have written it 😛
      
      Flashing doesn’t need Rooting, No bootloader unlokcing , No warranty is lost.
      
      Check this link we have all steps listed here how to flash…( steps are for XS, but same goes for every phone ) – https://www.gizmobolt.com/2013/06/20/how-to-flash-xperia-s-sl-jelly-bean-6-2-b-0-211-world-india-ftf-file/
Parshva August 10, 2013 at 8:59 pm - Reply

k.. thanx..
by d way i read this https://www.gizmobolt.com/2013/05/17/update-manually-xperia-phone-by-flashing-ftf-file-via-xperia-flash-tool/
and will flashing erase all my data.. likegames.. apps.. contacts.. etc??
- Anurag Kumar August 10, 2013 at 9:23 pm - Reply
  
  Well when you flash there is option Wipe > Data, Cache, Log – If you check them then it gets wiped otherwise not.
  
  Recommended – Back Up your phone via PC Companion and get all apks backed up by any antivirus like AVG or other software ( now you have full data backed up ).
  
  It is always recommended when you flashing to do a full factory reset phone swiping internal data and then do flashing wiping all data and cache so that no previous file of firmware is left and you get a fresh smooth installation.
cheesy August 21, 2013 at 10:45 am - Reply

hey,
There is an OTA update for this on my phone
- Anurag Kumar August 21, 2013 at 11:39 am - Reply
  
  Yes update it 🙂
vijay August 22, 2013 at 9:22 am - Reply

Thank God., my mobile got updated without any error.,Now it’s all my data & contacts is there.,still checking other applications.,I’ll give feed back after finish it.,.,
vijay August 22, 2013 at 1:27 pm - Reply

Thank God., my mobile got updated without any error.,Now it’s all my data & contacts is there.,still checking other applications.,I’ll give feed back after finish it.,.,
Prasad August 22, 2013 at 11:25 pm - Reply

noticed that now internal storage for app shows 4 gb.. earlier it showed 1 gb i guess .. is it true ??
mohan September 8, 2013 at 6:22 pm - Reply

I got an OTA update …. when downloaded and pressed install … it got switched off and android symbol is displayed with a polygon rotating in it’s stomach…. and switched off it’s not working plz help…….

I even updated another xperia l via OTA but it did well…. Couldn’t sort out this problem!!!!!!!!
- Anurag Kumar September 8, 2013 at 9:52 pm - Reply
  
  hello, are you able to start your phone now ? it’s software issues seems.
  Try updating phone in off mode via SUS or flashtool
  - mohan September 13, 2013 at 8:49 am - Reply
    
    Resolved with volume + and power button….. Thnx for the reply
Ricardo September 21, 2013 at 7:12 am - Reply

Please, help me, friend.

I’ve updated my C2104 – 15.0.a.1.31 to 2.17 using Flash Tool…

But now my 3g connection doesn’t work…
I’d like to restore my previous firmware version but it seems impossible… (2.17 is not available in PC Companion here in Brazil, but when I restore, it always restore as if 2.17 was the original version)

What should I do?

Thanks!
- Anurag Kumar September 21, 2013 at 12:57 pm - Reply
  
  contact Sony service center and ask them to update your phone via EMMA software, there they have the list of all firmwares available.
- AMIT December 31, 2015 at 6:04 pm - Reply
  
  C2104 FLAS FILE
Ignacio September 21, 2013 at 9:51 pm - Reply

in flashtool wich driver should i install?? please, i want to update it
Jan September 22, 2013 at 10:57 pm - Reply

Data Dormancy (or Fast Dormancy) not resolved with this update yet. Phone is always awake by Fast Dormancy. There is no way how to disable it without rooting phone.
Emerson Teles September 29, 2013 at 3:59 am - Reply

Hello guys, I need your help urgently. I have some doubts about this Firmware.

I’m from Brazil and my device Xperia L C2104 is a national (I acquired on 26/09/13).

_________________________________________________

*Doubt 1: Can I use this firmware C2104_15.0.A.2.17_India.zip normally without future problems?

*Doubt 2: My Xperia L will continue with the language Protuguês (Braisl) even with this update C2105?

*Doubt 3: I noticed that in the Changelog “does NOT support OTG cables”.
So I would not be able to use a DualShock 3 Control (PS3), even with the Sixaxis Controller-v0.6.6 App configured and SixaxisPairTool-v0.2.3?

*Doubt 4: The Xperia L C2104 CAN NOT ROOTED and is not with the Bootloader UNLOCKED?

*Doubt 5: I already have a firmware that I downloaded on a Brazilian website, there is information Firmware:

->Firmware Name: C2105_15.0.A.2.17_CE.ftf
->File Size: 571,718 KB

I CAN USE THIS FIRMWARE THAT I HAVE WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS?

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Below is my Xperia L System:

* Model Number – C2104 Xperia U
* Android Version – 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
* Baseband Version – 8930B-BAAAANAZQ-12321-03-1027
* Kernel Version – 3.4.0-g7e50acb-dirty
* Firmware build number – 15.0.A.1.31
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PLEASE I NEED A LOT OF HELP FROM YOU.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH! 🙂
- Angelo Bernardi October 16, 2013 at 7:11 pm - Reply
  
  Doubt 1: Yes. I did it with a Chilean Customized C2104. No problem at all, except for a problem with with the play store, but with the solution was easy (just search google for “play store RPC:S-5:AEC-0″)
  
  Doubt 2: Yes =)
  
  Doubt 3: Actually, your version doesn’t support USB OTG. (C2104/5 Doesn’t support OTG officially). I tried a USB keyboard/mouse that worked on my prior Xperia (Arc S) and didn’t worked.
  
  Doubt 4: I rooted the C2104 (framaroot with gandalf exploit). I have thw bootloader locked and I was able to root and to flash the new ROM.
  
  Doubt 5: Yes =)
Azhar October 6, 2013 at 12:12 pm - Reply

I update firmware from 1.31 to 2.17 it wrks btter n my mob performane is gud. But wen m open the default camera app, flash is shows like hidden n cant use it… I need a solution for this…please advice
arjit October 9, 2013 at 2:22 pm - Reply

I got my device stuck in bootloop so I flashed the firmware using flashtool..but mine says it is 15.0.A.1.36 :s
I can’t access mobile network and also can’t update the firmware ota :/
Angelo Bernardi October 11, 2013 at 12:12 am - Reply

Please, I want to upgrade mi Xperia, but I don’t know if my 3G will work after the upgrade.
I have a C2104 and my Telco uses 1900MHz Band.

bst rgds!
- Angelo Bernardi October 16, 2013 at 7:01 pm - Reply
  
  I took the risk.
  The ROM works awesome. There were no problems with 3G.
  The only problem was with with the play store, but with the solution was easy (just search google for “play store RPC:S-5:AEC-0”)
  
  BTW, It’s ideal to have the last versions of FlashTool (You can get it from www. flashtool.net)
  
  See ya!!
Harim Hernandez October 17, 2013 at 8:01 pm - Reply

Hello I have a little Issue, My Xperia L (c2104) uts detected by PCC as C2105 but i downloaded the file for the C2104 and now i can’t use 3G connection,
an i cant restore my apk from the backup it say the backup its from a newer version and can’t migrate
How I Can Fix This?
(Sorry For the bad english)
Thanks 🙂
- Angelo Bernardi October 18, 2013 at 4:00 am - Reply
  
  Can you try to repair your xperia with PC Companion
  or flash the c2105 ftf with flashtool.
  
  if you had this issue, it’s because your Xperia L it’s a C2105, not a C2104.
  The only difference between both, it’s that C2104 uses different 3G frequencies than C2105.
  
  Hope it helps!
  - Harim Hernandez October 18, 2013 at 6:18 am - Reply
    
    Hello Angelo, the box of the cellphone has the C2104 printed on it, before Flashing it PCC said it was a c2104, can i change the frequency with some settings?, my carrier uses a 3g-850
    and thanks by the way 🙂
    - Angelo Bernardi October 18, 2013 at 5:41 pm - Reply
      
      You are right, it’s a 2104.
      You can’t change freqs. They are ROM dependant.
      Have you configured the APNs of your carrier???
      - Harim Hernandez October 21, 2013 at 3:31 am -
        
        Angelo, I’ve configured the APN of my carrier and now it’s working 🙂 thanks a lot
      - Angelo Bernardi October 21, 2013 at 5:49 am -
        
        OSOM!
Tiara Nur Tsofyani Putri December 5, 2013 at 10:34 am - Reply

Hi there.
I’ve just updated my Xperia L, seem no problem, but my enter function in the keyboard deck just showed up not doing the function, I’ve already tried in message and notes
help me please
dhanz76 February 2, 2014 at 12:33 am - Reply

thank you verymuch
rahmatullah May 18, 2014 at 3:02 pm - Reply

hello friends i have sony xperia l i want to download some softweres in it but i dont know how i install softweres in which softweres helps me to istall softweres
Aniket November 22, 2014 at 5:27 pm - Reply

i flashed my xperia L with firmware android version 4.2.2, and now i want to flash 4.1.2, will it cause any problems?
solutions asap please!
Turgut December 15, 2014 at 5:18 am - Reply

Merhaba benim cihazım xperia l C2105 geçen yıl 4.2.2’ye güncelledim ama hiç mi hiç memnun kalmadım tekrar eski sürüme (4.1.2) dönmek istiyorum bu mümkün mü eğer mümkünse ne gibi sıkıntılar olur…
Hisham January 29, 2015 at 11:29 am - Reply

I need to download all the voice Notes from my Xperia C to my computer
maan March 22, 2015 at 6:49 pm - Reply

i flash firmfare 4.1 after flash my phone not connect to singnal