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How to install CWM recovery on Xperia C ?

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.
  1. Download Recovery.img file.
  2. Put the above Recovery.img file in phone’s internal memory.
  3. Download this Mobileunlce MTK Tools app from Play Store > Click on Recovery update > Choose the Recovery.img file and Done.

install CWM recovery on Xperia C

  • If you S1 Boot Version is 2.14.J.0.68, then follow the guide given below.

Xperia C 16.0.B.2.13 firmware software info

  1. Download the 16.0.B.2.13 firmware ftf from above link  and flash it using wmshua perfect flash program. Steps here.
  2. Switch on your phone, download Recovery.img file.
  3. Put Recovery.img file in phone’s internal memory.
  4. 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

Xperia C 16.0.B.2.13 firmware Android 4.2.2 update – Battery Bug Fixed

A long time back in Jan 2014 Sony rolled the very first firmware update for Xperia C in form of 16.0.B.2.6 firmware and now Sony has rolled a new 16.0.B.2.13 firmware update for Xperia C which keeps Xperia C on same android 4.2.2 version, minor big fixing update only which changes build from 16.0.B.2.6 to 16.0.B.2.13.

16.0.B.2.13 firmware update has been confirmed over PC Companion and SUS while an O.TA notification for 16.0.B.2.13 firmware is not seen yet. To update to 16.0.B.2.13 firmware, connect your Xperia C to PC Companion and look for a notification as shown below, then proceed as per on screen instructions.

[ UPDATE – 2 April ] How to install CWM recovery on Xperia C ?

Xperia C Android 4.2.2 16.0.B.2.13 firmware update confirmed in regions like Bangladesh, Indonesia, not seen in India yet.

Xperia C 16.0.B.2.13 PC Companion update

Xperia C 16.0.B.2.13 firmware details below.

Xperia C 16.0.B.2.13 firmware

Xperia C 16.0.B.2.13 firmware software info.

Phone Software version – 1275_5177-16.0.B.2.13 ( WORLD-i_16.0.B.2.13 ), Cust. Nr. – 1276-5957_R7A

Xperia C 16.0.B.2.13 firmware software info

Xperia C 16.0.B.2.13 firmware changelog

  • Abnormal decrease in battery % bug fixed.
  • RAM management improved.
  • More smooth UI and launcher.
  • Camera improved a bit. Front cam quality same like before.
  • Proximity sensor bug fixed.

Download Xperia C 16.0.B.2.13 firmware ftf

Download C2305_16.0.B.2.13_Generic World.ftf
[ via XDA user TacoNikky ]

If you have already updated your Xperia C on 16.0.B.2.13 firmware then let us know. Drop your comments below with the bugs still facing and your changelog.

Thanks Banglar 🙂