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Device update. Sony xperia zl device update firmware 4.4

20.03.2022

To optimize the performance of your device, you should update your device software to improve features and fix bugs. If an update is available, the icon appears in the status bar. You can also check for updates manually.

The easiest way to install software updates is to use the device's wireless connection. However, some updates cannot be downloaded this way. In this case, you need to use PC Companion for PC computers or Sony Bridge for Mac for Apple ® Mac ® computers.

For more information about installing software updates, go to the Software Update link.

Checking for new software

If there is no new software available, your device may not have enough memory. If your Xperia™ device's internal storage (device memory) has less than 500 MB available, you will not be able to receive information about new software. The following notification will appear in the notification bar with a low storage warning: Storage space is running out. Some system functions may not work. When you receive this notification, you must free up your internal storage (device memory) before you are notified that new software is available.

Download and install the system update

Download and install system updates from the notification panel

If you are using a multi-user device, make sure you are signed in as the owner.
Pull down the status bar to open the notifications panel.
Scroll down and select the desired system update, then tap Download .
When the download is complete, reopen the notification drawer (if it is closed), then tap Install and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

You can download and install software updates on your device using a computer connected to the Internet. You will need a USB cable and a PC running PC Companion or an Apple ® Mac ® running Sony Bridge for Mac.

Updating the device using a computer

Make sure you have PC Companion installed on your PC or Sony Bridge for Mac installed on your Apple ® Mac ®.
Connect your device to your computer with a USB cable.
Computer : Launch PC Companion or Sony Bridge for Mac. After a while, the computer will detect the device and search for new software.
Computer : When a software update is found, a pop-up window will appear. Follow the on-screen instructions to update the software.

Sony Xperia ZL (C6503) is a smartphone from a Japanese brand that runs on Android 4.1. Here you can find firmware, reset settings, instructions, and there is also information on how to get root rights. Moreover, you will find out the full characteristics of your Sony Ixperia.

Root on Sony Xperia ZL (C6503)

How to get a root for Sony Xperia ZL (C6503) see instructions below.

Below are universal programs for obtaining root rights for devices on Qualcomm Snapdragon

(needs a PC)
(Root using PC)
(popular)
(root in one click)

If the rights of the superuser (root) could not be obtained or the program did not appear (you can install it yourself) - ask a question in the topic. You may need a custom kernel firmware.

Characteristics

Standard: GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G, LTE
Support for LTE bands: 2600, 2100, 1900, 1800, 1700, 850, 700, 800 MHz
Type: smartphone
Operating system: Android 4.1
Case type: classic
SIM card type: Micro-SIM
Number of SIM cards: 1
Weight: 151g
Dimensions (WxHxD): 69.3x131.6x9.8mm
Screen type: color TFT, 16.78 million colors, touch
Touch screen type: multi-touch, capacitive
Diagonal: 5 inches.
Image size: 1080x1920
Number of pixels per inch (PPI): 441
Automatic screen rotation: yes
Scratch resistant glass: yes
Type of ringtones: polyphonic, MP3 ringtones
Vibrating alert: yes
Camera: 13 million pixels, LED flash
Camera Features: Auto Focus, Digital Zoom 16x
Recognition: faces, smiles
Video recording: yes
Max. video resolution: 1920x1080
Geo Tagging: yes
Front camera: yes, 2.1 million pixels.
Audio: MP3, FM radio
Games: yes
Headphone Jack: 3.5mm
Video output: TV-out, MHL
Interfaces: IRDA, USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, NFC, Bluetooth
USB host: yes
Satellite navigation: GPS/GLONASS
A-GPS system: yes
Internet access: WAP, GPRS, EDGE, HSPA+, email POP/SMTP, email IMAP4, HTML
Modem: yes
Synchronization with a computer: yes
DLNA support: yes
Processor: Qualcomm APQ8064, 1500 MHz
Number of processor cores: 4
Video processor: Adreno 320
Built-in memory: 16 GB
RAM: 2 GB
Memory card support: microSD (TransFlash), up to 32 GB
Additional SMS features: text entry with dictionary
MMS: yes
Battery capacity: 2370 mAh
Talk time: 10:00 h:min
Standby time: 500 h
Music listening time: 40 hours
A2DP profile: yes
Sensors: light, compass
Book search: yes
Organizer: alarm clock, calculator, task planner
Complete set: phone, power supply, headset, documentation
Features: HDR Camcorder
Announcement Date (YM-D): 2013-01-08

Firmware for Sony Xperia ZL (C6503)

Android 4.1 official firmware [stock ROM file] -
Sony custom firmware -

Firmware for Sony Xperia ZL (C6503) can be done in several ways. If the firmware file has not been uploaded here yet, then create a topic on the forum, in the section, experts will help you and add firmware. Do not forget to write a review of 4-10 lines about the smartphone in the subject line, this is important. The official Sony website, unfortunately, will not help to solve this problem, and we will solve it for free. This Sony model has a Qualcomm APQ8064, 1500 MHz on board, respectively, there are such flashing methods:

Recovery - flashing directly on the device
A special utility from the manufacturer, or

We recommend the first method.

What are custom firmware (firmware)?

CM - CyanogenMod
lineageOS
paranoid android
OmniROM
Temasek's

AICP (Android Ice Cold Project)
RR (Resurrection Remix)
MK(MoKee)
flymeOS
Bliss
crDroid
Illusion ROMS
Pacman ROM

Problems and disadvantages of a smartphone from Sony and how to fix them?

If the Xperia ZL (C6503) does not turn on, for example, you see a white screen, hangs on the splash screen, or the notification light only blinks at all (possibly after charging).
If it freezes when updating / freezes when turned on (requires flashing, 100%)
Not charging (usually, hardware problems)
Can't see sim card
The camera does not work (for the most part, hardware problems)
Sensor not working (depending on the situation)

For all these problems, please contact (you just need to create a topic), specialists will help for free.

Hard Reset for Sony Xperia ZL (C6503)

Settings->Backup & Reset
Reset settings (at the very bottom)

How to reset pattern

How to reset the unlock pattern if you forgot it and now you cannot unlock your Sony smartphone. On the Xperia ZL (C6503), the key or PIN can be removed in several ways. You can also remove the lock by resetting the settings, the lock code will be deleted and disabled.

Reset graph. blocking -
Password reset -

Sony's Xperia ZL has become the company's flagship this year, but despite this official update to Android 4.4 KitKat, it still doesn't shine. The current firmware of the operating system is Jelly Bean and this situation will last at least until the spring of 2015. Despite this fact, do not be upset, because you can independently update the Xperia ZL firmware to the latest version 4.4, and all thanks to the custom OS CM11. Thanks to this article, you will learn how to do it.

The new CM11 firmware is based on Android 4.4 KitKat, it has an updated look and a number of other unique features that are missing in vanilla Android. At the same time, one should not forget the fact that the new and unofficial version is not a stable and fully functioning build, but the feedback from existing users is quite positive, and the creators say that the CM11 version is usable.

It should be noted that custom firmware is considered unofficial, the entire installation procedure, or rather, the responsibility for this lies solely with you. Due to certain features, the warranty for the flagship Xperia ZL will be lost. And it is quite possible to restore it by rolling back the system to the latest OS version from Sony. Although all factory restrictions will be restored in parallel.

As for the successful and correct installation of the custom firmware CM11 on the Sony Xperia ZL, first you need to execute, and also continue to install the custom recovery image of the latest version. Naturally, it is best to use or.

Another equally important condition is the creation of a Nandroid backup. Having a backup copy of your existing version of your operating system will allow you to return to a more tested firmware at any time. In addition, you also need to create backups of all settings existing on your smartphone, this also applies to applications, do not forget to also synchronize the address book with your Gmail account, and also take care of other important data for you, since during the installation of the new version you will need to do wipe.

Disable all existing protections on the gadget, as well as on the computer. You need to charge your Xperia ZL device, and in the options themselves, activate USB debugging. Also remember that this guide only applies to this phone model.

Now we are trying to update Xperia ZL firmware to Android 4.4 KitKat with custom room CM11

First. Need to download.
Second. Need .
Third. Do not unpack received files.
Fourth. Connect your device to your computer using a USB cable.
Fifth. Copy these files to your Xperia ZL card.
Sixth. Disconnect your Xperia ZL from your computer.
Seventh. In recovery, restart the flagship.
Eighth. You should create a Nandroid backup option backup and restore.
Ninth. Perform wipes. To do this, you will need options such as: wipe dalvick cache, wipe data factory reset, including wipe cache partition.
Tenth. You should install the update file, for this, select an option such as install zip from SD card, then choose zip from SD card. To start the installation, find CM11 and confirm the action.
Eleventh. The same should be done with Gapps.
Twelfth. You should return to the main menu of the recovery and reboot the device.

The first reboot will take from five to ten minutes, if the device freezes, you need to reboot into recovery again and perform wipes. But in this situation, select the wipe cache partition and wipe data factory reset options. If you don't like the firmware, you can use Nandroid backup and restore the previous version.

Last updated: May 2, 2019.

The Official Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

Sony has released an update to Android 5.1.1 Lollipop for their Xperia Z series. The original devices in these series ran Android Jellybean and they also previously received updates to KitKat.

For the Xperia ZL, the variants that are getting this update are C6503 and C6506. This update has build number 10.7.A.0.222 and is being released via OTA and Sony PC Companion.

As is usually the case, the updates are reaching different regions at different times. If the update is not in your region yet and you just cannot wait, you can flash it manually. In this post, we are going to show you how to update the Xperia ZL to Android 5.1.1 Lollipop with build number 10.7.A.0.222 firmware with Sony Flashtool.

Prepare your phone

This guide should only be used with a Sony Xperia ZL C6503 and C6506. If you use it with another device you could brick the device. Check your model number by going to Settings>About Device.
Charge battery to at least over 60 percent to prevent running out of power before flashing is done.
Back up important contacts, SMS messages and call logs. Back up any important media files by copying them to a PC or Laptop.
Enable device's USB debugging mode by going to Settings>Developer Options>USB debugging. If you do not find developer options you will need to activate it. To activate go to Settings>About Device. Look for build number and tap 7 times. Go back to settings and you should now find developer options.
Have Sony Flashtool installed and setup on your device. After installing Sony Flashtool, open Flashtool folder. Open Flashtool>Drivers>Flashtool-drivers.exe and from there, install Flashtool, Fastboot and Xperia ZL drivers.
Have an OEM data cable to connect device to a PC.

Note: The methods needed to flash custom recoveries, roms and to root your phone can result in bricking your device. Rooting your device will also void the warranty and it will no longer be eligible for free device services from manufacturers or warranty providers. Be responsible and keep these in mind before you decide to proceed on your own responsibility. In case a mishap occurs, we or the device manufacturers should never be held responsible.

Download:

The latest firmware Android 5.1.1 Lollipop 10.7.A.0.222.ftffile.

Xperia ZL C6503 Link 1-
Xperia ZL C6506 Link 1-

install:

Copy and face downloaded firmware file to Flashtool>Firmwares folder.
Open Flashtool.exe
Look for small lighting button on top left corner of Flashtool. Hit button and select Flashmode.
Select FTF file that you placed in the Firmware folder.
On the right side, choose what to wipe. We recommend you wipe data, cache and apps log.
Click OK and firmware will be prepared for flashing
When firmware finishes loading, you will get a prompt to attach phone to a PC. Turn phone off and press the volume down key. Keeping the volume down key pressed, plug in the data cable.
Don't let go of volume down key. If you connected your device properly, your phone should automatically be detected in Flashmode and firmware will begin flashing.
When you see “Flashing ended or Finished Flashing”, let go of volume down key, unplug the device and it will reboot.

Have you installed Android 5.1.1 Lollipop on your Sony Xperia ZL?

Share your experience in the comments box below.