Xperia L1 gets new update (43.0.A.7.25)

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Sony Mobile has a new firmware update rolling for the Xperia L1 which moves the build number from 43.0.A.6.49 to version 43.0.A.7.25. The update is live on both single SIM and dual SIM variants, and this build is likely to move to a more recent Android security patch. If you have the Xperia L1 and have upgraded, please post your impressions and screenshots below.

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