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How to Update SONY XPERIA L with Kitkat 4.4.2 Firmware

SONY XPERIA L Android smartphone can now be updated with the latest version of Kitkat 4.4 firmware as all thanks to the Cyanogen mod which has come up with the CM 11 firmware. This new kitkat 4.4 firmware comes with tons of new features and also most of the features are working compared with the other custom rom firmwares. After checking out the quick list of pre requisites mentioned below, we will slip into the detailed list of instructions which will help you update the device. This update should only be applied the XPERIA L device and not to any other devices. Unfortunately, there is no clue on by when SONY will be coming up with the new update based on Kitkat 4.4 firmware. <a href="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/XPERIA-L.jpg"><img alt="XPERIA L" height="419" src="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/XPERIA-L-1024x693.jpg" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" width="620"></a> Note: Please note that this is not the official firmware and is the custom ROM firmware. Things which are working: <ul> <li>RIL (Calls, SMS, Mobile Data) <li>Display <li>Camera <li>Audio and video playback <li>Audio recording <li>Wifi & Wifi tethering <li>Bluetooth & Bluetooth tethering <li>OpenGL 3.0 <li>Hardware video decoding (including 1080p) & encoding <li>Sensors <li>Internal Storage <li>Auto Brightness <li>LEDs <li>NFC <li>GPS</li></ul> Things which are not working: <ul> <li>Minor issues with GPS</li></ul> Quick Pre Requisites: <ul> <li>All the data in your SONY Xperia L should be backed up with the help of below mentioned steps manually and not with the SONY PC companion as it may not help you restore the data.</li></ul> <blockquote> SMS – Use “ <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/sms-backup-restore/">SMS Backup & Restore app</a>”, Contacts –  <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/gmail/">Sync with the Gmail application</a>, Call Log - <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/call-logs-backup-restore/">Call Log and Restore</a> Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card, APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”</blockquote> <ul> <li>Make sure that your device is left with the minimum battery of 50% so as to make sure that device doesn’t get turned Off in the middle of firmware update. Also, you need to make sure that USB Debugging in your Xperia SP should be enabled.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Check on whether your device is rooted or not which is a must before we further proceed. Rooting status of the device can be checked with the help of “Root Checker” app which can be downloaded from Google PLAY Store.</li></ul> Assuming that you are done with the above mentioned steps, you can then head over to the next step to install this latest version of Kitkat 4.4.2 with the help of Cyanogen MOD 11. Procedure to Update SONY XPERIA L Android smartphone with Kitkat 4.4.2 Android OS: <ul> <li>Download the <a href="http://unrestrict.li/FXP">Cyanogen Mod 11 Firmware package and Google Apps Package for Xperia L</a> and place the same in your device by connecting your device to the computer using original USB cable.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Now, you need to enter your device in the recovery mode with the help of ROM Manager. You can install the ROM Manager app from the Google Play store and install the latest version of CWM image in your device.</li></ul> <ul> <li>In recovery mode, select “Wipe Data/ Factory Reset” option for clearing all the cache. Alternatively, also select “wipe dalvik cache” from the advanced option so that all the data in your device gets refreshed.</li></ul> <ul> <li>In recovery mode, select “choose zip from sd card”. Using your volume keys, navigate to the Cyanogen Mod 11 zip file that you copied to your SD card one after the other using the Power button to select the same.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Please note that it may take more than 4 -5 minutes for applying the zip file. Once done, you need to either manually reboot or the phone will be rebooted automatically.</li></ul> <ul> <li>You can check on whether the firmware has been successfully applied or not from the About Phone section which will be shown as the below screen capture.</li></ul> Note: If the device gets into the boot loop sequence or say gets stuck in the welcome screen, just re insert the battery and re follow the above instructions so as to update the device firmware.

How to Update SONY XPERIA L with Kitkat 4.4.2 Firmware

SONY XPERIA L Android smartphone can now be updated with the latest version of Kitkat 4.4 firmware as all thanks to the Cyanogen mod which h...

Guide to Root SONY Xperia Z Android Phone

<a href="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Sony-Xperia-Z-Smartphone-27.jpg"><img align="right" alt="Sony Xperia Z Smartphone 27" height="190" src="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Sony-Xperia-Z-Smartphone-27.jpg" style="display: inline; float: right" width="288"></a>Root SONY Xperia Z in the simplest possible manner and in the due course of this article we will be checking out the same. Once you root your Xperia Z, you can then make use of the apps which also need the root access. In the coming days we will also be coming out with the custom ROM firmwares for SONY Xperia Z smartphones. So, in the due course of this article we will be helping you to root Xperia Z on Locked / Unlocked Boot loaders with the help of easy rooting tool kit. Please note that you will need to follow the list of pre requisites so as to facilitate smoother process of rooting. Quick Pre Requisites: <ul> <li>You are requested to create a backup of all the data in your SONY Xperia Z. Don’t make use of SONY PC Companion to create the backup of your data as sometimes it doesn’t help you to restore the data.</li></ul> <blockquote> SMS – Use “ <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/sms-backup-restore/">SMS Backup & Restore app</a>”, Contacts –  <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/gmail/">Sync with the Gmail application</a>, Call Log - <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/call-logs-backup-restore/">Call Log and Restore</a> Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card, APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”</blockquote> <ul> <li>Enable the USB Debugging from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging” and also you will have to ensure that the minimum battery life should be 30% so as to ensure that the phone doesn’t get turned Off in the middle of rooting process. Disable / uninstall all the security suites installed in your phone as it may interrupt the process of rooting process.</li></ul> Disclaimer: We don’t like to give such disclaimers, but it’s not recommended to proceed this step without following above mentioned steps. We should not be held responsible / liable for any damage happened to your phone without following all the instructions mentioned. Procedure to Root SONY Xperia Z: <ul> <li>Download the <a href="http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/">Sony Flash tool</a> from here to your computer and extract the same. Once extracted, install the same and Open the same. Connect your SONY Xperia Z smartphone to the computer with the help of original USb cable.</li></ul> <ul> <li>For all those who are on Windows 8 based computers / Laptops, you need to make some small changes. Open the command prompt window in your computer and enter the below mentioned command to press Enter;</li></ul> shutdown -o  -r  -t 0 <ul> <li>Once the above command is mentioned, you need to select “Disable Driver Signing” option and then choose the “Have disk” option and install the Flash tool driver manually. Now, reboot the system.  Up next you need to disconnect the phone from computer and enable the USB Debugging from the Settings of your device by disconnecting the device from computer.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Download <a href="http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1797479&d=1363027312">Rooting Package for SONY Xperia Z</a> from here to your computer. Once downloaded, extract the same preferably to the desktop.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Close all the apps in your computer like PC Companion and Browsers etc. so as to avoid any app closures abruptly.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Connect your Xperia Z to the computer with the help of original USB cable and from the extracted folder, open the “RunMe.bat” file and once all the series of things are processed, you will get to see the message as “Restore Data”.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Once you see the message as “Restoring data is completed”, you need to head over to your phone’s dialer app to dial the number as *–7378423–* on the keypad after which Service Menu of the device will be shown.</li></ul> <ul> <li>In Service Menu, you need to select “Service tests” from the available options.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Select “Display” and then toolkit will execute some operations. Press the Power button to turn off the screen. Wait for a few seconds and press the Power button again until a beep sound comes. Keep observing the command prompt for outputs.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Now, you will get to see the message as “Transfer files to your part2”, installing busy box etc.” after which finally you will get to see the message as “Cleaning up” and then the device will be rebooting to the normal mode.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Please note that to show up the home screen, it will take quite a while. Now, once the device is booted you will see that the phone must have rooted. To check on whether the device is rooted or not, you need to download the “Root Checker” app from the PLAY Store.</li></ul> Note: Just in a rare case if the device is not updated and it gets into the boot loop mode, you need to again clear the cache from the recovery mode and retry the whole process from the start. Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues as we will try our level best to sort out the same.

Guide to Root SONY Xperia Z Android Phone

Root SONY Xperia Z in the simplest possible manner and in the due course of this article we will be checking out the same. Once you root you...

Guide: How to Root Sony Xperia Tipo ST21i Android Phone

SONY Xperia TIPO smartphone can now be rooted and also the boot loader can be unlocked. So, for all those devices who have managed to unlock the boot loader, we will be discussing on a detailed tutorial which will help you in rooting the device. In the next coming days we will be coming up with a host of custom ROM firmwares which will help you to make the most of your smartphone. Once the device is rooted, you can install many custom ROM firmwares which also includes the likes of latest jellybean 4.1.1. Unfortunately, there is no ETA as of now on by when there will be an Official release of Jellybean. <blockquote> Disclaimer: Follow all the instructions mentioned in this article so as to make sure that the update is applied successfully. We should not be held responsible or liable for any damage happened to your phone caused due to not following of instructions.</blockquote> Though it’s not a compulsion but it’s recommended to back up the data with the help of below steps so as to make sure that just in case if the data gets corrupted or erased, the same can be restored with the help of below steps. Alternatively, you can also create a backup using the PC Companion tool. <blockquote> MS – Use “ <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/sms-backup-restore/">SMS Backup & Restore app</a>”, Contacts –  <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/gmail/">Sync with the Gmail application</a>, Call Log - <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/call-logs-backup-restore/">Call Log and Restore</a> Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card, APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”</blockquote> Minimum battery should be more than 30% and also ensure that all the antivirus / firewall tools in your computer are turned off as these tools generally tend to interrupt the process of rooting. Ensure that your computer has active COM Ports. <a href="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/xperia-tipo-message-madetomatchyourmoods-460x250.png"><img alt="xperia-tipo-message-madetomatchyourmoods-460x250" height="195" src="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/xperia-tipo-message-madetomatchyourmoods-460x250.png" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="xperia-tipo-message-madetomatchyourmoods-460x250" width="359"></a> Procedure to Root SONY Xperia TIPO Android Smart phone: <ul> <li>Download the <a href="http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1333068&d=1347882351">Xperia TIPO Rooting Package</a> in your computer and then extract the same to get the files mentioned below,</li></ul> <a href="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Root-binary-for-TIPO.png"><img alt="Root binary for TIPO" height="321" src="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Root-binary-for-TIPO.png" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="Root binary for TIPO" width="577"></a> <ul> <li>Now, connect your Xperia TIPO device to the computer with the help of original USB cable and open the “RunMe.bat” executable file which you can get from the extracted files.</li></ul> <a href="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/XPERIA-TIPO-ROOT.png"><img alt="XPERIA TIPO ROOT" height="250" src="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/XPERIA-TIPO-ROOT.png" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="XPERIA TIPO ROOT" width="495"></a> Once it’s opened, enter the number “4″ and press Enter to follow the on screen instructions. Once the device is rooted successfully, you will get the prompt in your SONY Tipo smart phone. You can check on whether your phone got rooted or not from the “Root Checker” app which can be downloaded from the Google PLAYS tore. Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues as we will try our level best to sort out the same.Alos, just in a rare case if the device refuses to boot or respond to the commands, you need to disconnect the device connected from computer and long press the Power button to turn off the same and then follow the instructions again from the start. <a href="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1890478">Via</a>

Guide: How to Root Sony Xperia Tipo ST21i Android Phone

SONY Xperia TIPO smartphone can now be rooted and also the boot loader can be unlocked. So, for all those devices who have managed to unlock...

How to Root & Install Recovery in SONY Xperia T

<a href="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/XPERIA-T-Logo.png"> <img align="right" alt="XPERIA T Logo" height="219" src="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/XPERIA-T-Logo.png" style="display: inline; float: right" title="XPERIA T Logo" width="263"></a>SONY Xperia T is all here and if you are searching on how to make use of your Android smart phone your way then the only way with which you can do it by rooting the device. Over a period of this article we will be checking out the same with the help of a simple and detailed instructional guide along with a quick pre requisite guide. Full credits to the XDA Recognized Contributor <a href="http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=4340984">krabappel2548</a> who has released an insecure kernel which will root the device. Once you root the device, you will be in a position to install the apps which requires the rooting access and also you can install the custom ROM firmwares which will be coming out in the next few days. For your convenience, we will also check out on how you can install the recovery in your SONY Xperia T. Though there is no ETA on by when there will be an official Jellybean 4.1.1 firmware, all thanks to the developers who already submitting their firmware creations based on ICS and Jellybean to the forums. Features: <ul> <li>Autoroot <li>Busybox <li>Init.d support <li>Insecure <li>Debuggable <li>CWM included</li></ul> <blockquote> Disclaimer: Once you root your SONY Xperia T device, the warranty will get lost and the only way with which you can restore the lost warranty is by re locking the boot loader and also you will have to install with the official firmware released by SONY.</blockquote> Quick Pre Requisites: <ul> <li>With the help of below steps, manual backup all the data present in your device. You can also alternatively backup all your data using the SONY PC Companion tool. Just in case if you are backing the data manually, transfer all the contents to your computer.</li></ul> <blockquote> SMS – Use “ <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/sms-backup-restore/">SMS Backup & Restore app</a>”, Contacts –  <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/gmail/">Sync with the Gmail application</a>, Call Log - <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/call-logs-backup-restore/">Call Log and Restore</a> Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card, APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”</blockquote> <ul> <li>Head over to the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”, enable the USB Debugging by selecting the appropriate option in your SONY Xperia T Android smartphone. Also, make sure that the minimum charge left is 30% so as to make sure that tablet doesn’t get turned Off in the middle of rooting process.</li></ul> <a href="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/XPERIA-T.png"><img alt="XPERIA T" height="313" src="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/XPERIA-T.png" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="XPERIA T" width="653"></a> Once you are done with all the above mentioned quick pre requisites, you can now head over to the next page where we have summed up a detailed guide on how to root your device.

How to Root & Install Recovery in SONY Xperia T

SONY Xperia T is all here and if you are searching on how to make use of your Android smart phone your way then the only way with which you ...

Guide: How to Root SONY Xperia Acro S Android Phone

Got an all new <a href="http://androidadvices.com/info/sony/">SONY</a> Xperia Acro S smartphone and are itching to root your device? Then here we are with this article which will guide you in doing the same as we will be checking out a detailed guide which will help you to make the most of your Android device as after rooting you can install the custom ROM firmwares along with the apps which requires the root access. Please follow all the instructions mentioned carefully as this will ensure that the device is rooted safely. Disclaimer: We should not be held responsible or liable for any damage happened to your device due to not following the instructions. It is very unlikely that there will be any damage to your device if you follow all the instructions. Note: The only thing you will have to ensure is that once the device is rooted, the warranty will get void. To get back the lost warranty, you will have to re-apply with the latest stock or the Official firmware which we will be coming up with the same in the next few days. <a href="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/acro-hd.png"><img alt="acro hd" height="264" src="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/acro-hd.png" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="acro hd" width="511"></a> Additionally the best part of this rooting process is that users don’t need to unlock their boot loader for this to work which is a painful task at times. We would like to thank the XDA Forum Member <a href="http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=4300005">heeroyun</a> who has come out with this rooting work around. Over a period of this article we will be checking out on what are the detailed instructions you will have to go through before you root your device. With the help of below mentioned steps, you will have to back up all the user level data present in your phone. Don’t make use of the PC Companion for backing up the data as sometimes you may face issues with the tool. Manual backup is the safe backup, once you back up the data, move the target files to your computer. <blockquote> SMS – Use “ <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/sms-backup-restore/">SMS Backup & Restore app</a>”, Contacts –  <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/gmail/">Sync with the Gmail application</a>, Call Log - <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/call-logs-backup-restore/">Call Log and Restore</a> Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card, APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”</blockquote> From the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”, you will have to enable the USB Debugging Mode. Ensure that the minimum charge left is not less than 40%. Also, disable / uninstall all the security suites installed in your deivce. Install the <a href="http://www.unibytes.com/axNDEn8.I8QLqw-Us4P3UgBB">SONY Xperia ACRO S drivers</a> from here to your computer. So assuming that you have followed all the above mentioned instructions, you can now head over to the next page where we have summed up a detailed guide on how to apply this firmware update. Procedure to Root SONY Xperia Acro S: <ul> <li>Download the <a href="http://www.mirrorcreator.com/files/AVQRKL0J/acro.7z_links">Rooting Essentials Suite</a> from here to your computer. Once downloaded, turn Off your phone so that it can be entered in the operation mode.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Press the Volume Down button and while holding the same, connect your device to the computer with the help of original USB cable and then run the file named “Step1.bat” which will take care of the rest.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Once the process is over, flash the 4.0.4 files using the flashtool and ensure that you are not wiping anything and also check the final verification option. Once the update is applied, you can cancel the flash tool and once finished, you will have to either restart the Acro S or it will be automatically restarted and disconnect the deivce.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Up next, connect the device again to the computer with the help of original USB cable and run the “Step2.bat” file and when you get the prompt for the Super user access, then you will have to Accept the same for giving the permission to access the System files. You should get a lot of messages like “pushing SuperSU” and the phone will reboot during this process which is normal in the course of rooting.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Now, to check on whether the device is rooted or not, download the “Root Checker” app from the Google PLAY Store and check on whether the device is rooted or not. If it is not rooted, then you will have to root the same again by following the above procedure.</li></ul> Note: If the device gets into the boot loop sequence or say gets stuck in the welcome screen, just re insert the battery and re follow the above instructions so as to again follow the above mentioned instructions. So there you go, you have now successfully rooted your device. Do share with us in the comments section below just in case if you face any issues faced in the process of rooting. <a href="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1834291">Via</a>

Guide: How to Root SONY Xperia Acro S Android Phone

Got an all new SONY Xperia Acro S smartphone and are itching to root your device? Then here we are with this article which will guide you i...

Update: How to Update SONY XPERIA L with Kitkat 4.4.2 Firmware

SONY XPERIA L Android smartphone can now be updated with the latest version of Kitkat 4.4 firmware as all thanks to the Cyanogen mod which has come up with the CM 11 firmware. This new kitkat 4.4 firmware comes with tons of new features and also most of the features are working compared with the other custom rom firmwares. After checking out the quick list of pre requisites mentioned below, we will slip into the detailed list of instructions which will help you update the device. This update should only be applied the XPERIA L device and not to any other devices. Unfortunately, there is no clue on by when <a href="http://androidadvices.com/info/sony/">SONY</a> will be coming up with the new update based on Kitkat 4.4 firmware. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsVtDQVu9KyLHflbHnxuEMm7xBF1P58wwaS3lEDZFEXXUAhlIfbYxsjP1AFqD-UUgO7h_tJdSzwK_1ylxB_I3uOaGuac6rIPpPIpJmIcWifnSyV5PawW_kK1lYRM43yiIlwxV2ry88V5g/s1600-h/XPERIA-L-1024x693%25255B1%25255D%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="XPERIA-L-1024x693[1]" border="0" height="437" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOC7q8CJgLo3d43P0xeESzoiH-SrNHPg6o-EgFomgVYQ9uTiOiJKhLQUBr4qQQ58XY4yHb071RbK0oeKId1iROoN1J9x7-kSv3LIgHGmnokyDWHPUfhRGWEpANeZsyA9cIvM547tiUnyk/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="XPERIA-L-1024x693[1]" width="644"></a> Note: Please note that this is not the official firmware and is the custom ROM firmware. Things which are working: <ul> <li>RIL (Calls, SMS, Mobile Data) <li>Display <li>Camera <li>Audio and video playback <li>Audio recording <li>Wifi & Wifi tethering <li>Bluetooth & Bluetooth tethering <li>OpenGL 3.0 <li>Hardware video decoding (including 1080p) & encoding <li>Sensors <li>Internal Storage <li>Auto Brightness <li>LEDs <li>NFC <li>GPS</li></ul> Things which are not working: <ul> <li>Minor issues with GPS</li></ul> Quick Pre Requisites: <ul> <li>All the data in your SONY Xperia L should be backed up with the help of below mentioned steps manually and not with the SONY PC companion as it may not help you restore the data.</li></ul> <blockquote> SMS – Use “ <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/sms-backup-restore/">SMS Backup & Restore app</a>”, Contacts –  <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/gmail/">Sync with the Gmail application</a>, Call Log - <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/call-logs-backup-restore/">Call Log and Restore</a> Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card, APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”</blockquote> <ul> <li>Make sure that your device is left with the minimum battery of 50% so as to make sure that device doesn’t get turned Off in the middle of firmware update. Also, you need to make sure that USB Debugging in your Xperia SP should be enabled.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Check on whether your device is rooted or not which is a must before we further proceed. Rooting status of the device can be checked with the help of “Root Checker” app which can be downloaded from Google PLAY Store.</li></ul> Assuming that you are done with the above mentioned steps, you can then head over to the next step to install this latest version of Kitkat 4.4.2 with the help of Cyanogen MOD 11. Procedure to Update SONY XPERIA L Android smartphone with Kitkat 4.4.2 Android OS: <ul> <li>Download the <a href="http://unrestrict.li/FXP">Cyanogen Mod 11 Firmware package and Google Apps Package for Xperia L</a> and place the same in your device by connecting your device to the computer using original USB cable.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Now, you need to enter your device in the recovery mode with the help of ROM Manager. You can install the ROM Manager app from the Google Play store and install the latest version of CWM image in your device.</li></ul> <ul> <li>In recovery mode, select “Wipe Data/ Factory Reset” option for clearing all the cache. Alternatively, also select “wipe dalvik cache” from the advanced option so that all the data in your device gets refreshed.</li></ul> <ul> <li>In recovery mode, select “choose zip from sd card”. Using your volume keys, navigate to the Cyanogen Mod 11 zip file that you copied to your SD card one after the other using the Power button to select the same.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Please note that it may take more than 4 -5 minutes for applying the zip file. Once done, you need to either manually reboot or the phone will be rebooted automatically.</li></ul> <ul> <li>You can check on whether the firmware has been successfully applied or not from the About Phone section which will be shown as the below screen capture.</li></ul> Note: If the device gets into the boot loop sequence or say gets stuck in the welcome screen, just re insert the battery and re follow the above instructions so as to update the device firmware. So there you go, you have now successfully learnt on how to apply this update in your phone. Do let us know in the comments section or on out Facebook / Google+ Page if you face any issues as we will be more than happy to help you out.

Update: How to Update SONY XPERIA L with Kitkat 4.4.2 Firmware

SONY XPERIA L Android smartphone can now be updated with the latest version of Kitkat 4.4 firmware as all thanks to the Cyanogen mod which h...

Update: Manual Update SONY Xperia SP with Kitkat 4.4.2 Android Firmware

Some of the smartphone manufacturers are more friendly to the developer community while some are not. So, one of the friendliest to the dev. community is of the SONY which comes with the ability to unlock the boot loader. So in this article we will be talking about the SONY Xperia SP smartphone which can be updated with the Cyanogen Mod Slimkat flavors which can rope in the goodness of Kitkat 4.4 firmware using the Cyanogen Mod 11 firmware. The best part is that this one can also be applied to the locked boot loaders which otherwise is not possible with most of the smartphone manufacturers. This firmware comes with all the capabilities of Kitkat 4.4.2 firmware and also has the look and feel as that of the Nexus 5 smartphone. After checking out on what are the quick pre requisites, let’s check out on what are the instructions with which you can apply this firmware update in your device. Disclaimer: We should not be held responsible or liable in any manner for any damage caused due to not following the instructions mentioned in this article. Quick Pre Requisites: <ul> <li>All the data in your SONY Xperia SP should be backed up with the help of below mentioned steps manually and not with the SONY PC companion as it may not help you restore the data.</li></ul> <blockquote> SMS – Use “ <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/sms-backup-restore/">SMS Backup & Restore app</a>”, Contacts –  <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/gmail/">Sync with the Gmail application</a>, Call Log - <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/call-logs-backup-restore/">Call Log and Restore</a> Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card, APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”</blockquote> <ul> <li>Make sure that your device is left with the minimum battery of 50% so as to make sure that device doesn’t get turned Off in the middle of firmware update. Also, you need to make sure that USB Debugging in your Xperia SP should be enabled.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Check on whether your device is rooted or not which is a must before we further proceed. Rooting status of the device can be checked with the help of “Root Checker” app which can be downloaded from Google PLAY Store.</li></ul> Assuming that you are done with the above mentioned steps, you can then head over to the next step to install this latest version of Kitkat 4.4.2 with the help of Cyanogen MOD 11. Procedure to install Cyanogen Mod 11 firmware in Xperia SP: <ul> <li>Download the Cyanogen Mod 11 Firmware package and Google Apps Package for Xperia SP and place the same in your device by connecting your device to the computer using original USB cable.</li></ul> <ul> <li>Now, you need to enter your device in the recovery mode with the help of ROM Manager. You can install the ROM Manager app from the Google Play store and install the latest version of CWM image in your device.</li></ul> <ul> <li>In recovery mode, select “Wipe Data/ Factory Reset” option for clearing all the cache. Alternatively, also select “wipe dalvik cache” from the advanced option so that all the data in your device gets refreshed.</li></ul> <ul> <li>In recovery mode, select “choose zip from sd card”. Using your volume keys, navigate to the Cyanogen Mod 11 zip file and Google Apps package that you copied to your SD card one after the other using the Power button to select the same. Please note that it may take more than 4 -5 minutes for applying the zip file. Once done, you need to either manually reboot or the phone will be rebooted automatically.</li></ul> <ul> <li>You can check on whether the firmware has been successfully applied or not from the About Phone section which will be shown as the below screen capture.</li></ul> <img alt="Xperia SP Cyanogen Mod 11" height="382" src="http://cdn.androidadvices.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Xperia-SP-Cyanogen-Mod-11.png" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" width="640"> Note: If the device gets into the boot loop sequence or say gets stuck in the welcome screen, just re insert the battery and re follow the above instructions so as to update the device firmware. So there you go, you have now successfully learnt on how to apply this update in your phone. Do let us know in the comments section or on out Facebook / Google+ Page if you face any issues as we will be more than happy to help you out.

Update: Manual Update SONY Xperia SP with Kitkat 4.4.2 Android Firmware

Some of the smartphone manufacturers are more friendly to the developer community while some are not. So, one of the friendliest to the dev....

Update: How to Manual Update SONY Xperia Z with Official 10.5.A.0.227 Kitkat 4.4.2 Firmware

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After Samsung Galaxy S3 and Note 2 N7100 Android smartphones, it’s the time for Xperia Z users to rejoice as Official Kitkat 4.4.2 update finally arrives for the device. This update is dubbed as 10.5.A.0.227 and comes with lot of bug fixes along with the new features which otherwise were not there So let’s check out on what are the quick pre requisites you need to follow before we slip on to the detailed guide which will help you update the device.</div>
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SMS – Use “ <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/sms-backup-restore/">SMS Backup & Restore app</a>”, Contacts –  <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/gmail/">Sync with the Gmail application</a>, Call Log - <a href="http://androidappslabs.com/call-logs-backup-restore/">Call Log and Restore</a> Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card, APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names” 
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Let’s head over to the next step where we have mentioned the detailed guide which will help you update the device.</div>
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Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues. Congratulations, you have now successfully updated the device with the latest firmware version of Kitkat 4.4.2. We will very soon come up with the rooting process along with the custom ROM firmware options for Xperia Z.</div>
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Update: How to Manual Update SONY Xperia Z with Official 10.5.A.0.227 Kitkat 4.4.2 Firmware

After Samsung Galaxy S3 and Note 2 N7100 Android smartphones, it’s the time for Xperia Z users to rejoice as Official Kitkat 4.4.2 update ...

Guide: How to Root and Install CWM Recovery in SONY Xperia Z1 Android Phone

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SONY Xperia Z1 Android phone can now be rooted and installed with the CWM recovery image so that you can then make use of the tons of custom ROM firmwares for better user experience. So for all those users who have recently updated their smartphones with 14.3.A.0.757 can make use of this guide. There are many custom ROM firmwares which are available which are based on the Kitkat 4.4.2 android firmware which can only be applied after rooting the device. Before heading to the detailed guide which will help you root the device and install the custom recovery image, you need to first follow the list of quick pre requisites and then the detailed guide for rooting and installing recovery image. 
 
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<li style="border: 0px none; list-style: disc outside; margin: 0px 0px 5px 10px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">Head over to the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging” in your SONY XPERIA Z1 so as to enable the USB Debugging Mode. Make sure that your device is left with the minimum of 50% of battery life or else the device may get turned off in the middle of firmware update.</li>
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Disclaimer: We should not be held responsible in any manner for any damage happened to your XPERIA Z1 due to not following the instructions mentioned in the article.</div>
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<li style="border: 0px none; list-style: disc outside; margin: 0px 0px 5px 10px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">Make sure that you have unlocked the boot loader from SONY’s official website and then you also need to download the Android ADB Tools along with the Fastboot drivers.</li>
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Let’s head over to the next step where we have mentioned the detailed guide which will help you to root the device and install the custom recovery image.</div>
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Procedure to Install CWM Recovery image in SONY Xperia Z1:</div>
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<li style="border: 0px none; list-style: disc outside; margin: 0px 0px 5px 10px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">Download <a class="ext-link" href="http://doomlord.xperia-files.com/download.php?dlid=WjFfRG9vTUxvUkRfQWR2U3RrS2VybmVsX0ZXLTc1N192MDM=" rel="external nofollow" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out; border: 0px none; color: rgb(0, 0, 255) !important; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out;" target="_blank" title="">CWM Kernel image</a> from here to your computer and extract the same to rename the file as boot.img.</li>
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<li style="border: 0px none; list-style: disc outside; margin: 0px 0px 5px 10px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">Place the downloaded boot.img file in the Minimal ADB & Fastboot folder that you created using our ADB & Fastboot Quick Setup Guide.</li>
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<li style="border: 0px none; list-style: disc outside; margin: 0px 0px 5px 10px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">Up next you need to place the renamed boot.img file in the Fastboot folder or in the platform-tools folder.</li>
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<li style="border: 0px none; list-style: disc outside; margin: 0px 0px 5px 10px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">Open the folder where you placed the boot.img  file. E.g Minimal ADB & Fastbootor Fastboot or Platform Tools.</li>
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<li style="border: 0px none; list-style: disc outside; margin: 0px 0px 5px 10px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">Now, press and hold the shift key + right click on the empty area to click on “Open command window here” and then turn off your phone.</li>
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<li style="border: 0px none; list-style: disc outside; margin: 0px 0px 5px 10px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">Press Volume up key and while keeping it pressed, you need to plug in the USB cable after which you will see the notification light which will mean that your device has been successfully entered in the fastboot mode.</li>
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<li style="border: 0px none; list-style: disc outside; margin: 0px 0px 5px 10px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">In the command prompt, you need to enter the below mentioned command;</li>
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Fastboot flash boot boot.img</div>
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<li style="border: 0px none; list-style: disc outside; margin: 0px 0px 5px 10px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">After entering the above command, you need to enter the device in the CWM recovery by entering the device in the below mentioned command;</li>
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Fastboot reboot</div>
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<li style="border: 0px none; list-style: disc outside; margin: 0px 0px 5px 10px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">Now, reboot your device and then you will see the SONY logo to see the pink LED color, press Volume up key and choose to enter the device in the recovery mode.</li>
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So let’s head over to the next step which will help you root the device.</div>
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Procedure to Root SONY Xperia Z1:</div>
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<li style="border: 0px none; list-style: disc outside; margin: 0px 0px 5px 10px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">Download <a class="ext-link" href="http://download.chainfire.eu/382/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.93.zip" rel="external nofollow" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out; border: 0px none; color: rgb(0, 0, 255) !important; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out;" target="_blank" title="">Superuser SU</a> and place the downloaded zip file in your device by connecting the device with the computer using original USB cable.</li>
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<li style="border: 0px none; list-style: disc outside; margin: 0px 0px 5px 10px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">Up next you need to boot the device in the CWM which can be done by restarting the device and press Volume Up key</li>
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<li style="border: 0px none; list-style: disc outside; margin: 0px 0px 5px 10px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">Once the device boots in the CWM mode, you need to select “Install Zip > Choose zip from SD Card > Select Superuser SU.ZIP > Yes” which will flash the Superuser zip file which will root the device.</li>
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Note: If at all your SONY XPERIA Z1 smartphone gets in the boot loop mode, then you need to turn off the device and then reapply the update from the start. To turn off you can long press the power button.</div>
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<li style="border: 0px none; list-style: disc outside; margin: 0px 0px 5px 10px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">Download the “<a class="ext-link" href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck" rel="external nofollow" style="-webkit-transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out; border: 0px none; color: rgb(0, 0, 255) !important; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.2s ease-in-out;" target="_blank" title="">Root Checker</a>” app from the Google PLAY Store to check on whether the device is rooted or not. Just in case if the device is not rooted, you need to retry the process of rooting by following the above instructions from the start.</li>
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Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues in the process of rooting as we will be more than happy to help you out.</div>
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