Xperia SP 12.1.A.1.205 firmware certified – Bug Fixing Update coming

A new 12.1.A.1.205 firmware has been certified for Xperia SP variants on PTCRB which seems a big fixing update over previous 12.1.A.1.201 firmware which is expected to solve the bugs seen from the original Xperia SP 12.1.A.0.266 firmware android 4.3 update released by Sony.

12.1.A.1.205 firmware is certified for Xperia SP C5303, C5302 and C5306 variants on PTCRB. On present Xperia SP firmware users are facing issues like heating, low battery life, abnormal functionality of lockscreen wake up and alarm clock. We hope to see some of the bugs getting fixed whenever 12.1.A.1.205 firmware comes out.

[ UPDATE – 10 June ] Xperia SP 12.1.A.1.205 firmware update rolling

Xperia SP 12.1.A.1.205 firmware

Xperia SP 12.1.A.1.205 firmware certification on PTCRB.

We will keep you updated as when Xperia SP 12.1.A.1.205 firmware starts rolling. Sony has still not mentioned when and whether Xperia SP will be getting android 4.4.2 KitKat update in future.

Do let us know which bugs you are recently facing on Xperia SP. Drop your comments below.

Xperia M2 18.0.C.1.17 firmware, M2 Dual 18.0.B.1.25 firmware certified

A new 18.0.C.1.17 firmware has been certified for Xperia M2 D2303, D2306 and for Xperia M2 Dual D2302 18.0.B.1.25 firmware has been certified on PTCRB. It is the second firmware certification for Xperia M2 after 18.0.A.1.33, 18.0.C.1.15 firmware. Sony has launched the Xperia M2 and Xperia M2 Dual now in many markets across the globe.

Xperia M2 18.0.C.1.17 firmware and Xperia M2 Dual 18.0.B.1.25 firmware seems only a minor bug fixing update as compared to present firmware versions. No certainty is there on the release of both certified firmwares yet as both handsets still have not been released in some regions so it could be the retail firmware for those regions when the launch takes place.

Xperia M2 18.0.C.1.17 firmware

Xperia M2 D2303, D2306 18.0.C.1.17 firmware certification on PTCRB.

Xperia M2 Dual 18.0.B.1.25 firmware

Xperia M2 Dual D2302 18.0.B.1.25 firmware certification on PTCRB.

We will keep you updated as soon as Xperia M2 18.0.C.1.17 firmware and Xperia M2 Dual 18.0.B.1.25 firmware starts getting rolled. Drop your comments below if you have any doubts.

Xperia Z2 self cracking screen issue spotted like Xperia Z, Z1 had

Sony Xperia Z2, best of Sony yet as claimed by the company was launched at MWC 2014 event along with Xperia Z2 Tablet. It has been a quite while since Xperia Z2 was available for purchase and many users are already using it across the globe. Xperia Z2 features 5.2″ 1080p HD screen with Triluminos display and shatter proof and scratch-resistant glass. We posted a lot ago that many Xperia Z and Xperia Z1 users faced self cracking screen issue on their handset and now unfortunately the same self cracking screen issue has been spotted on Xperia Z2 now.

Xperia Z2 self cracking screen issue has been reported by many Xperia Z2 users on Sony’s official Xperia Z2 forum and as usual all users have claimed that the screen of Xperia Z2 cracked itself while no load was subjected to it. It looks weird if you think so how can it happen, but when the same self cracking screen issue has been reported on Xperia Z and Xperia Z1 also, there is something definitely wrong with the build quality of screens which Sony is using nowdays.

Xperia Z2 self cracking screen issue

Xperia Z2 user “Mick-Y” has a self cracked Xperia Z2 back panel which he also reported on Sony’s forum. Let’s have a look at the self cracked back panel of Xperia Z2.

Strange self cracking screen issue appeared on Xperia Z2 of user “dpzOnline” where he found cracks on full front panel of his Xperia Z2.

It is very strange that all flagship model Xperia Z, Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z2 users have this self cracking screen issue which Sony don’t even acknowledge and all users have to pay extra money to get their handsets screen replaced when the same issue would have been taken under warranty.

Another Xperia Z2 StuBlake13 sent pic of his cracked Xperia Z2 screen and it looks really bad.

We hope Sony Mobile changes its strategy for customer support and start acknowledging all the self cracking screen issues with proper response which users are reporting even on their official forums. Xperia Z2 self cracking screen issue has also been reported on XDA Xperia Z2 thread.

If any Xperia Z2 users is facing the same self cracking screen issue, feel free to get in touch with us, we will post your response here. Drop your comments below.

Install Sony What’s New 1.1.A.0.1 app from Xperia Z2

If you remember Sony introduced a new app “What’s new” in Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet which was launched at MWC 2014 event. Sony What’s New app is only exclusive for Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet so far and is not available on any other Xperia device even on Android 4.4.2 kitKat update. For all users who are willing to have Sony What’s New app on their Xperia handset, here comes the latest version of the app.

XDA user Ben Ling has ported Sony What’s New 1.1.A.0.1 app version from latest Xperia Z2 firmware for all rooted Xperia handsets running android 4.1.2+ version. Download Sony What’s New 1.1.A.0.1 app apk from below mentioned link and install it like a normal apk, not compatible with unrooted Xperia devices. It works great on Xperia Z1, Z, ZL, ZR, Z Ultra. Confirmed working on Xperia S, P android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean firmware.

Sony What’s New 1.1.A.0.1 app

Download Sony What’s New 1.1.A.0.1 app.

Download SonyEntrance.apk

Install Sony What’s New 1.1.A.0.1 app on your Xperia device and let us know do you like it. Drop your comments below if it worked on your device.

Install Xperia Barca Theme, Xperia Yellow, Green Theme

We have been sharing cool custom Xperia themes from a long time and today we have brought 3 awesome Xperia themes viz. Xperia Barca Theme, Xperia Yellow and Green Theme from XDA user tidusfox and TDX theme maker from Play Store. Sony introduced this wonderful feature of installing downloadable Xperia themes on all Xperia handsets running android 4.3+ versions.

Download Xperia Barca Theme, Xperia Yellow and Green Theme from below mentioned links and install them like a normal apk on your rooted Xperia handset. All mentioned themes will work on rooted handsets only, if applied on non rooted handsets then only home screen and lock screen wallpaper will change.

Xperia Barca Theme

Xperia Barac theme is perfect for football lovers when FIFA World Cup 2014 is on the verge of beginning.

Download XperiaBarca.apk

Xperia Yellow Theme

Yellow is the main color of this theme UI.

Download com.tdx.xperiayell_o

Xperia Green Theme

Green is the main color of this theme.

Download com.tdx.xperiagreen

Install above mentioned themes on your device, let us know which one you liked the most. Drop your comments below.

Thanks Dipesh 🙂

Install custom Xperia DarkKnight theme, X White Grayscale, Cerulean, Evangelion NERV SH06D

Today we are listing 4 more custom Xperia themes viz. Xperia DarkKnight theme, X White Grayscale, Cerulean, Evangelion NERV SH06D from XDA users tOrNadO, cuatzstress, slink722, marson5 respectively. To install custom Xperia themes you need android 4.3+ running on your Xperia device along with root permissions.

After Sony’s android 4.3 update users can now install Xperia themes on their device either form Play Store or from open source community. Download above mentioned themes from below links and install like normal apk, in case you are not able to install them; push them in system/app folder with rw- r– r– permissions.

If installed on non rooted handsets only homescreen and lockscreen wallpaper will change.

Xperia DarkKnight theme

Download DarkKnight.apk

Xperia X White Grayscale Theme

Download id.cuatzstress.theme.gtx-2.apk

Xperia Cerulean theme

Download Cerulean_4.3_4.4.apk

Xperia Evangelion NERV SH06D Theme

Download EVA_NERV_SH06D_UP2.zip

Download the above mentioned Xperia themes on your device, let us know which one you liked the most. Drop your comments below.

Xperia Z2 Wireless Charging Cover WCR12, Charging Plate WCH10 launched

A few days back we posted that Sony Charging Plate WCH10 was certified at FCC and now its official, Sony has announced two new wireless charging accessories i.e. Wireless Charging Cover WCR12 and Charging Plate WCH10. Xperia Z2 in original don’t support wireless charging but with the help of above mentioned wireless products you can now charge your Xperia Z2 wirelessly with the help of inductive Qi technology which allows power to transform from a transmission pad to a compatible receiver using EMI.

Pricing of Sony Wireless Charging Cover WCR12 and Charging Plate WCH10 is not declared yet but both products were seen at online retailer Clove a lot time back before they were officially announced. Wireless Charging Cover WCR12 is launched in black and white color while Charging Plate WCH10 only in black.

Sony Wireless Charging Cover WCR12

Wireless Charging Cover WCR12 looks a lot similar to Sony Style Cover SCR10 in design and looks ( made of premium PU leather ). It can be used as a desk stand also when not used for charging, compatible with any Qi charging plate. Dimensions are 149 x 78 x 14 mm ( with Xperia Z2 inside ), 66 grams in weight.

Sony Charging Plate WCH10

Charging Plate WCH10 produced 5W power to charge Xperia Z2 via Electromagnetic Induction. It is to be connected to a AC adapter as power source to charge the device.

Sony Charging Plate WCH10 Specifications

Diameter : 78 mm
Height : 7.7 mm
Cable Length : 1800 mm
Weight : 51 grams

When connected, white pulsating LED shows charging in process and solid white light indicates charging complete.

We will keep you updated as Sony lists Xperia Z2 Wireless Charging Cover WCR12 and Charging Plate WCH10 for purchase on its online store. In future we can expect more covers like WCR12 from Sony for other Xperia “Z” series handsets like Xperia Z1, Z Ultra, Z, ZL, ZR. Let us know do you like these wireless charging accessories from Sony. Drop your comments below.

Sony Movies 7.0.A.0.8, Video Unlimited 12.0.B.0.3 update rolling now

Sony has updated its Album app to 6.1.A.0.14 version and Walkman app to 8.3.A.0.7 version recently and today we saw Sony Movies 7.0.A.0.8 and Video Unlimited 12.0.B.0.3 app getting rolled on Xperia Z2, Z1, ZL, ZR ,Z Ultra, SP etc. Apart from the performance enhancement and bug fixing a new feature has been introduced in Movies 7.0.A.0.8 app.

Movies 7.0.A.0.8 app and Video Unlimited 12.0.B.0.3 update app is available via Update Center app. Sony Movies 7.0.A.0.8 app brings pinch to zoom functionality ( 2X ) during video playback and now .mkv video formats are full supported for video playback along with choosing subtitles option.

Sony Movies 7.0.A.0.8 app

Download Sony Movies 7.0.A.0.8 from below link. Install it like a normal apk. No Root required. Extract the below attached zip file and install the apk file.

Download Sony Movies 7.0.A.0.8.zip

Download Video Unlimited 12.0.B.0.3

Download Video Unlimited 12.0.B.0.3 from below link and install like a normal apk.

Download com.sony.snei.vu-412f4ac98d57a889e5267bbd8777f1cf.apk

If you have already installed Movies 7.0.A.0.8 app on your device, let us know are you able to play .mkv format files properly. Drop your comments below.

Xperia ZR 10.5.A.0.230 firmware KitKat Android 4.4.2 update rolling

Sony has officially started rolling android 4.4.2 KitKat 10.5.A.0.230 firmware update for Xperia ZR whereas the same update hit Xperia Z, ZL and Tablet Z, a week ago. Sony has updated the software status of Xperia ZR on its software update page as KitKat. Android 4.4.2 KitKat update was the very much awaited update for Xperia “Z” series owners and it began when Sony started rolling it back in Feb for Xperia Z1, Z Ultra and Z1 Compact.

10.5.A.0.230 firmware update for Xperia ZR is confirmed in regions like Hong Kong, Taiwan, Peru, Nordic regions via PC Companion and SUS. No OTA for 10.5.A.0.230 firmware update seen yet. 10.5.A.0.230 firmware on Xperia ZR brings the same UI as seen on Xperia Z1. 10.5.A.0.230 firmware is yet not seen in India on C5502.

Xperia ZR 10.5.A.0.230 firmware

Connect your Xperia ZR to PC Companion and look for a notification as shown below then proceed as per on screen instructions.

Xperia ZR 10.5.A.0.230 firmware changelog

New White UI on android 4.4.2 KitKat.
Updated camera apps along with Creative Effect Video app.
Colorful emojis in messaging app.
Screenshot option present in power menu.
Updated Sony media apps.

If you haven’t got the Xperia ZR 10.5.A.0.230 firmware update yet then you can manually download the 10.5.A.0.230 firmware ftf from below mentioned links and install it via FlashTool.

Download Xperia ZR 10.5.A.0.230 firmware ftf

For C5503 Generic Nordic firmware

Download C5503_10.5.A.0.230_Nordic NCB.ftf
[via XDA user Mario.D ]

For C5503 Hong Kong firmware

Download C5503_10.5.A.0.230_1274-0031_R2C_HK.ftf
[ via XDA user a546109781 ]

For C5502 Taiwan firmware

Download C5502_10.5.A.0.230_TW.ftf
[via XDA user pajoneer ]

We will soon post a detailed method to root 10.5.A.0.230 firmware on Xperia ZR, stay tuned 🙂

Let us know if you have already updated your Xperia ZR on Android 4.4.2 KitKat 10.5.A.0.230 firmware. What features you liked most ? Drop your comments below.

14.3.A.0.769 firmware certified for Xperia Z1, Z Ultra, Z1 Compact

A few days back we saw 14.3.A.0.761 firmware on Xperia Z1 L39h in China while the same update not seen anywhere else. Following 14.3.A.0.761 firmware, a new 14.3.A.0.769 firmware has been certified at PTCRB for Xperia Z1, Z1 Compact and Z Ultra recently. After buggy KitKat update from Sony, 14.3.A.0.757 firmware was released to fix those bugs but unfortunately they are still there as users are reporting them.

14.3.A.0.769 firmware is not certified for all variants of Xperia Z1, Z1 Compact and Z Ultra as only certain region handsets have got certification yet on PTCRB. Either 14.3.A.0.769 firmware will be certified later for all regions or is it again a carrier specific firmware update; time will tell.

14.3.A.0.769 firmware

14.3.A.0.769 firmware certification for Xperia Z1 C6903 on PTCRB.

14.3.A.0.769 firmware certification for Xperia Z Ultra C6833 on PTCRB.

14.3.A.0.769 firmware certification for Xperia Z1 Compact D5503 on PTCRB.

We will keep you updated as soon as 14.3.A.0.769 firmware starts rolling on above mentioned devices. Let us know what bugs you are facing currently. Drop your comments below.

Install Xperia theme RetroPopArt, CircleVaganza, PubOldFriendly, NightCity, Fantasy, StarrySky from app maker Green

Renowned Xperia themes maker Green has published 6 more Xperia themes on Play Store out of which 4 are paid and 2 are free for the users. Yesterday we saw Xperia Tattered Stripes theme from same theme maker on Play Store. Sony introduced a functionality of downloading and installing new Xperia themes on your device either from Play Store or custom themes on rooted Xperia device.

You need android 4.3+ running Xperia device to install Xperia theme RetroPopArt, CircleVaganza, PubOldFriendly, NightCity, Fantasy, StarrySky. Download themes from below mentioned Play Store links and select a particular theme from personalization option in settings. Compatible devices are Xperia Z2, Z2 Tablet, Xperia M2, T2 Ultra, E1, Z1 Compact, Z1S, Z1, Z, ZL ,ZR, Z Ultra, SP, T, V, TX.

Download Xperia theme CircleVaganza

Yellow is the main color of this theme with circles in background. It is a free theme.

Download Xperia Theme CircleVaganza | se.thegreen.themes.circlevaganza

Download Xperia theme PubOldFriendly

Green-Brown is the main color of theme with marked background. It is a free theme.

Download Xperia theme PubOldFriendly | se.thegreen.themes.puboldfriendly

Download Xperia theme NightCity

Black is the main color of this theme. It is a paid theme.

Download Xperia theme NightCity | se.thegreen.themes.nightcity

Download Xperia theme Fantasy

Purple is the main color of this theme. It is a paid theme.

Download Xperia theme NightCity | se.thegreen.themes.fantasy

Download Xperia theme StarrySky

Purple-Black is the main color of this theme. It is a paid theme.

Download Xperia theme StarrySky | se.thegreen.themes.starrysky

Download Xperia theme RetroPopArt

Yellow Orange is the main color of this theme. It is a paid theme.

Download Xperia theme RetroPopArt | se.thegreen.themes.retropopart

Download Xperia themes RetroPopArt, CircleVaganza, PubOldFriendly, NightCity, Fantasy, StarrySky on your device and let us know which one you liked the most. Drop your comments below.

Install Xperia Theme Triangles, Abstract, Coffee on Xperia device

Yesterday we shared Xperia Theme Tattered Stripes from theme make Green on Play Store and now for the first time Xperia themes have been uploaded on Google Play Store by an XDA developer. XDA user DaRk-L0rD came up with Xperia Coffee theme a lot days back and now under the name TDX on Play Store three Xperia themes have been uplaoded viz. Triangles, Abstract and Coffee.

Xperia theme Triangles looks similar to another Xperia Theme TriFlat, if looks are compared while the other one Xperia Theme Abstract is a paid theme. Unfortunately both themes are only for rooted Xperia android 4.3+ users only. Unrooted users won’t be able to get the full skin UI of themes if installed.

Xperia Theme Triangles

Root and SuperUser Mod is Needed to install. Follow the link below to download from Play Store.

Download com.txd.xperia_triangles

Xperia Theme Abstract

Root and SuperUser Mod is Needed to install. Follow the link below to download from Play Store.

Download com.tdx_abstract

Xperia Theme Coffee

Root and SuperUser Mod is Needed to install. Follow the link below to download from Play Store.

Download com.xperians_coffee_theme

Download above mentioned Xperia Theme Triangles, Abstract, Coffee on your rooted Xperia device and let us know do you like them. Drop your comments below.

Install Xperia Tattered Stripes theme on Xperia device

Renowned Xperia theme maker Green has come up with new Xperia Tattered Stripes theme on Google Play Store for android 4.3+ powered Xperia handsets. Sony has brought an option for installing downloadable Xperia themes on all Xperia handsets in its all updates after android 4.3 which made many open source community developers to come up with new cool themes for Xperia users.

Xperia Tattered Stripes theme carries an impressions of red brick style overall and USA flag on home screen and lock screen with black being the main color of the theme UI. Soft navigation icons, status bar colors, message box style and phonebook style will be changed along with icons used in settings.

Download Xperia Tattered Stripes theme

No root is needed to install Xperia Tattered Stripes theme.

Download se.thegreen.themes.tatteredstripes

Do try installing Xperia Tattered Stripes theme on your Xperia device and let us know if you liked the theme. Drop your comments below.

Sony Album 6.1.A.0.14 app update rolling

Yesterday we saw Sony rolling out Walkman 8.3.A.0.7 app update which is a minor performance enhancement and bug fixing update and now album app has also been updated to new 6.1.A.0.14 version from the old 6.0.A.0.26 version. Sony recently launched Album app with new updated UI which was seen running on Xperia Z2 at MWC 2014 event.

Album 6.1.A.0.14 app update brings PlayMemories Online video support which allows you to upload, play and browse videos besides performance enhancement and bug fixing. You can now upload full resolution videos with option “All Sync”. If you haven’t got the update yet, you can download the Album 6.1.A.0.14 app from below link and install like a normal apk. Album 6.1.A.0.14 app is confirmed on Xperia Z1, Z2, Z Ultra, Z, ZL, ZR, SP and other android 4.3+ running Xperia handsets.

Download Album 6.1.A.0.14 app

No root needed.

Download com.sonyericsson.album-2.apk

If you have already got the Album 6.1.A.0.14 app update on your Xperia handset, let us know what changes you noticed in the app. Drop your comments below.

Sony Walkman 8.3.A.0.7 app update rolling

Sony has updated their media app Walkman to version 8.3.A.0.7 from previous 8.3.A.0.5 version which was also a bug fixing update over original new UI based Walkman 8.3.A.0.2 app update. Walkman 8.3.A.0.7 app update is confirmed on all Xperia handsets running android 4.3+ version like Xperia Z2, Xperia Z1, Z Ultra, Z, ZL, ZR, SP, T, V etc.

Walkman 8.3.A.0.7 app update is rolling as an OTA update via Update Center app. Walkman 8.3.A.0.7 app update is yet another bug fixing update from Sony which enhances performance and fixes some bugs related to volume. If you haven’t got Walkman 8.3.A.0.7 app update yet then you can manually download the file from below mentioned link and install it like a normal apk.

You do not need root to install Walkman 8.3.A.0.7 app update.

Download Walkman 8.3.A.0.7 app update

Download com.sonyericsson.music-1.apk

If you have already got Walkman 8.3.A.0.7 app update on your phone let us know what major changes you noticed in terms of improvement in the app. Drop your comments below.

Sony Mobile forces us to discontinue XperiaGuide.com

We are writing this with very sadness that this will be the last post published on our blog. Sony Mobile Communications AB have raised a formal complaint about using their trademarked name “XPERIA” in our domain name “XperiaGuide.com” and wants us to discontinue the use of XperiaGuide.com immediately.

Sony Mobile is the copyright owner of all the images of the phones and the themes ( leaked by the users around the net and republished on our site ) published on out site as mentioned by them in the notice sent to us. We felt very disappointed after seeing the complaint from Sony Mobile Communications AB. We have spent so much of our free time in writing the content and promoting the brand “Xperia” on web. We have been helping Xperia users since we started this blog. We never had any bad intentions to defame their brand name, what we posted was unbiased content.

We always mentioned the source of the content from wherever the content has come from. We respect copyrights of every organization very sincerely and have never done anything wrong to infringe any IP rights of any organization in any manner.

Xperia Guide has been Quoted directly on reputed tech websites around the world like “GsmArena ( 1 , 2, 3, 4 ), IBTimes ( 1, 2, 3, 4 ), GottaBeMobile, PhoneArena ( 1, 2, 3, 4 ), SoftPedia ( 1, 2, 3, 4 ), NDTV ( 1, 2, 3, 4 ) , AndroidPolice, XperiaBlog ( 1, 2, 3 ), PhonesReview ( 1, 2, 3, 4 ), Engadget ( 1, 2 ), AndroidCommunity ( 1, 2 ), YugaTech, PhonAndroid( 1, 2 ), Yahoo News, UnWiredView, TheVerge, UberGizmo, ThinkDigit, PocketNow, TechTimes, Tech2, AndroidAuthority. ~ List is big we can’t name everyone here…

OFFICIAL Sony Xperia Middle East Twitter account (@SonyXperiaME ) and “Ionut Arghire”, News Editor for Softpedia ( @IonutArghire ) is following Xperia Guide on Twitter .

Recently a press invite by Sony India PR team was sent to us for the launch event of Xperia Z2 in India, New Delhi on 8 May which we felt as an appreciation for our work. We never expected Sony Mobile Communications AB to come up with such decision for a blog which is started only with one vision of helping and growing Xperia community into a bigger one.

We will not be able to fight against the claims made by Sony Mobile Communications AB because of lack of resources therefore our team has decided not to post anymore content on this blog from now until the case is resolved in full terms and we will transfer the domain name to Sony Mobile Communications AB, remove the content if asked to do so and discontinue the use of gizmobolt.com in any manner.

We thank to every reader of this blog to help us grow into a large community of 16K likers on Facebook and 2K followers on Twitter. At last we would like to say we will continue posting and helping Xperia users and community on our new startup GizmoBolt.com with the same dedication and passion. We are expecting every reader on our new blog soon. We need support from Xperia users community regarding the actions taken against us. Please support us every Sony Xperia users in good faith if we have ever helped you.

We wish Sony Mobile Communications a very good financial BY 2014 ahead and we hope they will continue bringing some more good smartphones in Xperia lineup. Though we never did any thing bad to Sony’s trademark “XPERIA” still we would like to apologies to Sony Mobile Communications AB on behalf of our whole team.

Thank You.

Regards,
Anurag Kumar & Ashish Kumar

Sony Mobile FY 2013-2014 Business Update Infographic

Sony Mobile has posted an interesting infographic regarding their FY 2013-2014 Business Update. It is the second inforgraphic from Sony which came this month after they posted “Benefits of waterproof phone“. Sony mentions the $75410(m) consolidated sale for Sony Corporation which is 14.3% rise as compared to previous year 2012 consolidated sales.

2013 was a great year for Sony as they launched their best ever Xperia line up in form of famous Xperia “Z” series smartphones which came as Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR and Xperia Z Ultra and year ended with Xperia Z1, Xperia Z Tablet, Xperia Z1F and Sony Smart Watch 2. As you all know what made these “Xperia Z series” handsets a mark in smartphone industry that they all are water and dust resistant smartphones.

Sony Mobile FY 2013-2014 Business Update Infographic

Sony launched Xperia Z and Xperia Z1S in US with T-Mobile carrier. Sony also launched Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z2 in China with 4G LTE China Mobile carrier. Sony has forecasted a sale of 50 Million smarpthones for FY 2014 which is huge 27.9% increase as compared to previous year sales.

Sony came up with releasing Michael Jackson XSCAPE album free download offer on on Xperia Z2.

Sony’s SmartBand SWR10 and Lifelog app is a new way out as innovation in Xperia accessories lineup. We hope a FY 2014 comes as a great year for Sony Mobile Communications.

Source – Sony Blog

Xperia Z1 Compact Mugen Power 3000mAh Battery Case priced at $89.50

Sony launched Xperia Z1 Compact earlier this year in January at CES 2014 event and now it has been “Mugenised” by Mugen Power 3000mAh Battery Case. Xperia Z1 Compact is the mini version of Xperia Z1, powered with 2300 mAh battery which is enough to keep alive the 4.3″ 720p screen of it but still if you are feeling that its not enough here comes the solution. Xperia Z, Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra Mugen Power battery cases are already available, priced at $89.50, $89.50 and $98.50 respectively.

Xperia Z1 Compact Mugen Power 3000mAh Battery Case is priced at $89.50 on Mugen Power website. Xperia Z1 Compact Mugen Power 3000mAh Battery Case model number is compatible with Xperia Z1F SO-02F DoCoMo version also. You are getting total power of 5300 mAh with Mugen Power case, case will be shipped after 6 June 2014.

Xperia Z1 Compact Mugen Power 3000mAh Battery Case

Xperia Z1 Compact Mugen Power 3000mAh Battery Case is available in black color with a 365 days replacement and free return warranty, shipped world wide. Phone is charged via magnetic charging dock pins attached to the case. You need to charge the battery case separately with an AC adapter came along with your phone.

NOTE :- Well let us tell you one thing very clearly, as it says it is a 3000mAh battery case, it doesn’t mean you get additional 3000mAh power for your Xperia Z1 Compact as the output voltage of cases are normally different ( like we have 1.5A for AC adpater ) so when you put the case on with phone charged at 0%, you may end up getting only 50-60% phone charged with full 3000mAh battery power of the case consumed. So before buying the case, do confirm all things with Mugen Power customer support.

Technical Specifications :- Model Number [CC-Xperia Z1F]

Capacity – 3000mAh
Cell – Li-Polymer
Voltage – 3.7V
Battery Door – Not Required.

If you go to the product listing page there you will find an option for “Share on Facebook to get discount”, it will fetch you a discount of $4.48 on total price so final price would be $85.02.

If you are thinking to buy it, let us know. If you know any alternative to above mentioned case do let us know as think it is a bit high priced. Drop your comments below.

Download Movies 6.2.A.0.10 app update – Bug Fixing

Sony recently launched a major update for its Movies app in form of 6.2 .A.0.8 version where a new UI with features like pinch to zoom, slide in and out menu navigation are seen and now a new minor bug fixing update is rolling in form of Movies 6.2.A.0.10 app has been spotted as OTA update.

Movies 6.2.A.0.10 app update is confirmed on handsets like Xperia Z2, Xperia Z1, Z Ultra, Z, SP, ZL, ZR and other android 4.3 running Xperia handsets. Movies 6.2.A.0.10 app update is of 17.5 MB size update accessible via update center app only. No specific changelog is attached from Sony regarding this update.

Movies 6.2.A.0.10 app update

If you haven’t got Movies 6.2.A.0.10 app update yet then you can manually download the apk file from below and install it on your Xperia device. Below attached file is a zip file, download it > open it > extract it > go to system folder > app > install the apk.

Download Sony Movies 6.2.A.0.10.zip

If you have already downloaded the Movies 6.2.A.0.10 app on your device, let us know if you spotted anything noticeable in this update. Drop your comments below.

Thanks Marcos 🙂

New Xperia certified on FCC, FCC ID PY7PM-0732-BV running 18.2.A.0.9 firmware

Sony is planning to launch a new Xperia handset soon in the market and it can be predicted by seeing that recently a new Xperia device with FCC ID PY7PM-0732-BV running 18.2.A.0.9 firmware got passed though the FCC certification. Sony has already launched a couple of handsets like Xperia Z1 Compact, Xperia Z1S, Xperia E1 / E1 Dual, Xperia T2 Ultra / T2 Ultra Dual, Xperia Z2, Xperia Z2 Tablet, Xperia A2, Xperia ZL2 so far in first 5 months of 2014.

New Xperia handset which is running 18.2.A.0.9 firmware, android version is still unknown and only a bit info regarding the bands used in phone and the position of phone’s FCC id info tray is spotted in the pics.

Xperia phone with FCC ID PY7PM-0732-BV

Check below some snapshots from FCC document regarding the new handset with FCC ID PY7PM-0732-BV.

Name of this device is still a mystery, can it be Sony D5103 or Xperia G, both have been spotted in past but not launched yet. We will keep you updated as soon as we get more info on FCC ID PY7PM-0732-BV smartphone’s existence.

Thanks Ben 🙂

Xperia Z1 Compact 14.3.E.0.1 firmware certified on PTCRB

A new firmware in form of 14.3.E.0.1 firmware is being certified at PTCRB for Xperia Z1 Compact D5503 which is a very different build firmware configuration as when compared to present android 4.4.2 14.3.A.0.757 firmware. As the firmware config. has changed it seems a specific firmware for some carriers rather than regular Xperia Z1 Compact global variants.

After Sony released android 4.4.2 KitKat update for Xperia Z1, Z Ultra and Z1 Compact, all users were complaining regarding the bugs in this major update brought though Sony rolled a bug fixing update also but it failed to address the issue. Currently users are facing issues like battery drain, heating issues and sound issues.

14.3.E.0.1 firmware

Below you can see the 14.3.E.0.1 firmware certification at PTCRB.

Do let us know what bugs you are facing on current KitKat firmware on Xperia Z1 Compact.

We will keep you updated as soon as we get more info on 14.3.E.0.1 firmware. Drop your comments below.

Michael Jackson XSCAPE album free download on Xperia Z2

Michael Jackson XSCAPE album will be available for free on Xperia Z2, M2, Z2 Tablet and Z1 Compact as mentioned by Sony on Michael Jackson XSCAPE album promotion page a lot ago and now you can download the same album via Xperia Lounge app on above mentioned handsets. Concerned album is not yet available on Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra in any region for the time being.

Sony has enabled the compatibility of Sony Music Unlimited with this offer where you can access the same album through Music Unlimited section. If you are using Sony Music Jive in India you can also access the same album. Below you can see the promotional offer for Michael Jackson XSCAPE album free download, offer is valid till 31 May 2014 only.

Sony has officially confirmed this offer on their blog just now, quoted XSCAPE as..

XSCAPE is comprised of a long-awaited collection of 8 songs with an exclusive bonus track (the Papercha$er remix of “Chicago”), available only for select Xperia users. Originally recorded between 1983 and 1999 the songs have been re-mastered and contemporised by the production trio of John Branca, John McLain and Timbaland.

Michael Jackson XSCAPE album free download

If you have already redeemed Michael Jackson XSCAPE album free download offer on your Xperia handset, let us know which track is your favorite. Drop your comments below.

Thanks Camilo Uribe 🙂

Download Xperia Theme Lundakarneval Futuralkarneval

Yesterday we shared the leaked official FIFA Xperia theme from Sony which isn’t yet available on Play Store, second promotional theme from Sony after Amazing Spider Man 2 theme. Sony is the official partner at FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014 and Xperia FIFA theme is a way from them to spread this news. Well a new Xperia Theme Lundakarneval Futuralkarneval has landed on Play Store from “The Green” app maker.

Xperia Theme Lundakarneval is based on Futuralkarneval which happens between March 16-18 May, to know more about it visit here. Xperia Theme Lundakarneval Futuralkarneval will work on android 4.3+ running handsets, both rooted as well as non rooted handsets supported. Blue is the main color of the UI of theme.

Download Xperia Theme Lundakarneval Futuralkarneval

Download the theme from Play Store, if you are not able to do so, download it via below mentioned link and install it manually.

Download se.thegreen.themes.futuralkarneval-1.apk

Install Xperia Theme Lundakarneval Futuralkarneval on your device and let us know if you liked this theme. Drop your comments below.

Verizon Xperia Z2 Press photo spotted on Sony Korea site

Verizon Xperia Z2 has been in rumors before Xperia Z2 was launched and recently we saw some press render pic of Verizon Xperia Z2 on one of the Sony’s official social network channel where later Sony retracted the image and posted an explanation for the same. Just now we spotted another press render of Verizon Xperia Z2 on Sony Korea site.

As for an update Sony Korea has also retracted the Verizon Xperia Z2 press render pic from the Xperia Z2 listing. Firstly we saw Verizon Xperia Z2 pic where Verizon and 4G LTE logo is spotted at the back of the phone and even the design of the Verizon Xperia Z2 ( if there is any ) seems a bit different from global variant of Xperia Z2.

Verizon Xperia Z2 press render

In the below pic you can see the press render of Verizon Xperia Z2 and the corrected image of Xperia Z2 from Sony Korea. Future of Verizon Xperia Z2 is still in dark though nothing can be said at this moment.

If we get to know any info regarding Verizon Xperia Z2 we will keep you updated. Sony has already made clear that an unlocked version of Xperia Z2 will soon be available in US in summer 2014, will Xperia Z2 be available under any carrier in US is a mystery itself.

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