Sony rolled a bug fixing update in form of 16.0.B.2.13 firmware on Xperia C recently which solved the so annoying abnormal battery decrease bug. The major issue on Xperia C is that its bootloader which can’t be unlocked so it restricts the advantage of using custom ROMs which are not based on Sony’s stock kernel framework. For all those users who want to enjoy a bit development on Xperia C, here comes something exciting.
Now all rooted Xperia C users can install CWM recovery on Xperia C. XDA user TacoNikky has just managed to install CWM recovery on Xperia C.You just need to be on latest 16.0.B.2.13 firmware and have root access. If you haven’t updated your Xperia C yet on 16.0.B.2.13 firmware then either update is via PC companion or update manually using some FlashTool.
Download Xperia C 16.0.B.2.13 firmware ftf
Download C2305_16.0.B.2.13_Generic World.ftf
[ via XDA user TacoNikky ]
How to install CWM recovery on Xperia C ?
After updating your Xperia C on 16.0.B.2.13 firmware, Dial *#*#7378423#*#* > service info > software info and check the S1 Boot Version.
- If your S1 Boot Version is 2.14.J.2.6, then follow the guide given below.
- Download Recovery.img file.
- Put the above Recovery.img file in phone’s internal memory.
- Download this Mobileunlce MTK Tools app from Play Store > Click on Recovery update > Choose the Recovery.img file and Done.
- If you S1 Boot Version is 2.14.J.0.68, then follow the guide given below.
- Download the 16.0.B.2.13 firmware ftf from above link and flash it using wmshua perfect flash program. Steps here.
- Switch on your phone, download Recovery.img file.
- Put Recovery.img file in phone’s internal memory.
- Download this Mobileunlce MTK Tools app from Play Store > Click on Recovery update > Choose the Recovery.img file and Done.
Do let us know if you are able to install CWM recovery on your Xperia C or not via above method. Drop your comments below.
Source – XDA
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