A problem with a new firmware

[Catmann]

I tried to install a new 15.0.A.1.36 firmware, but PC Companion stopped working and it seems it wasn't installed properly. Now if i try to reboot the phone there is a "System Recovery (3e)" window, if I try to "Reboot system now" it reboots and the window appears again. What shall I do?

[quato_lenox]

Connect to the internet on your computer, then connect your turned off Xperia L, then in Sony PC Companion, goto update phone, then select fix software. It will prompt you about the loss of all data. Check the 'I understand' box, and follow the instructions (choose your phone model, then it should start downloading the firmware, and after it's done you will be prompted to turn off your phone, disconnect it from your computer, wait about 5 seconds, then while holding the volume down button connect your phone to the PC).

[Catmann]

But PC Companion can't see my Xperia by USB (tried another cable but received simular results), it charges but isn't visible as a storage device. Here is the screenshot:   

[quato_lenox · Accepted solution]

Once you unplug the USB cable from your Xperia L, take out the battery, wait a few seconds, put the battery and the cover back on, then wait to make sure the phone does not turn itself  back on. If it stays off, then hold the volume-down button, and without letting go of it, plug in the USB cable. Once you do that, Pc Companion will tell you when you can let go of the button.

[Catmann]

Thanks, it really helped

[pandher]

even after updating the i still the see old version of 15.0.A.1.31 why is it so?

[KSW]

I.'ve got the same problem. But after Connecting Phone (Vol Down key pressed), it detect it to c205 (orignally was c204 ) saying"your soft. is uptodate" ,while me phone is sitll showing "Android System Recovery (3e)" menu.