Monthly Archives: November 2013

Xperia Z1, Z Ultra, Z, ZL album app version 5.2.A.1.20 OTA Update

While all Xperia users are waiting for android 4.3 update on their devices which is due in December as per Sony’s statement on their blog recently, Sony has rolled out recently some updates to their stock media apps. Recently we saw Sony rolling out Xperia Keyboard 5.6.D.1.28 version OTA update on Xperia S, SL and P. Just now we received album app version 5.2.A.1.20 update on our Xperia Z1 C6902.

Album app version 5.2.A.1.20 update is available as an OTA update only, and confirmed by users of Xperia Z Ultra, Xperia Z and ZL. Album app version 5.2.A.1.20 is an update over previous album 5.2.A.0.6.

Check in update center and look for album app version 5.2.A.1.20 notification as shown below.

Xperia Z1, Z Ultra, Z, ZL album app version 5.2.A.1.20 OTA Update

What’s new ?

  • More Sony PlayMemories Online functions.
  • All sync – automatic and unlimited photo uploads from phone ( resized ).

Xperia Z1, Z Ultra, Z, ZL album app version 5.2.A.1.20 OTA Update

If you have not received it yet, you can download it from below link and install it like normal apk.

Download album app version 5.2.A.1.20

Download com.sonyericsson.album.apk | 11 MB

Download album app version 5.2.A.1.20 on Xperia Z1 and Z Ultra

 

Changelog

  • Thumbnails load a lot faster.
  • No lags, smooth transition while scrolling images.
  • X-Reality transition loads much better than before.
  • Lighter in size.

Above album app version 5.2.A.1.20 is tested on Xperia Z1, Z Ultra, Z, ZL and should also work on Xperia ZR, L, M Dual. If it works on your Xperia device not listed here, let us know…

If you have already got album app version 5.2.A.1.20 update, let us know if you find any other changes or bugs, drop your comments.

Xperia Z1 Camera app Social Live Version 1.0.14 Update

20.7 MP camera in Xperia Z1 is the most attractive feature of it including all the camera apps which are associated with it. Xperia Z1 Camera app Social Live which allows users to broadcast videos live to Facebook is a wonderful app. Social Live app has just been updated to version 1.0.14 from version 1.0.13 in Google Play Store.

Xperia Z1 Camera app Social Live Version 1.0.14 update is available on Google Play store only, exclusively for Sony Xperia Z1 users.

Xperia Z1 Camera app Social Live Version 1.0.14 Update

If you unable to download it from Play Store, download it manually from given below link.

Download Xperia Z1 Camera app Social Live Version 1.0.14

Download com.bambuser.sociallive.apk

Xperia Z1 Camera app Social Live Version 1.0.14

What’s new ?

  • Small UI refinements and fixes.
  • Better handling of network problems.

To use the app, open camera app, tap on Social Live app icon and then log in your Facebook account and start recording your videos and broadcast them live on Facebook and share with your friends.

Above update also works on the ported Xperia Z1 camera on Xperia L and Xperia V, let us know if it works for you.

If you find any bug or new feature in this Xperia Z1 Camera app Social Live Version 1.0.14 Update , let us know in comments.

Sony CONFIRMS Android 4.3 Coming in December on Xperia Z1, Z Ultra, Z, ZL, ZR, Tablet Z, SP, T, TX, V – No update for Xperia S, SL, Acro S, Ion, P, J, U, Tipo, Miro, Neo V, L, E, M, C

As android 4.4 plans for Xperia devices confirmed by Sony just now stating that Xperia Z, ZL, Z Ultra, Z1 and Tablet Z are the first batch of devices which will get android 4.3 KitKat update soon, though no ETA is given. As Sony promised earlier about rolling android 4.3 jelly bean update soon, here comes the official news.

Sony Mobile has just now confirmed that Android 4.3 Coming in December on Xperia Z1, Z Ultra, Z, ZL, ZR, Tablet Z, SP. As Sony said that some devices will be updated directly from android 4.1.2 to android 4.3 so the next batch of devices getting android 4.3 will be Xperia T, TX and Xperia V. Though it is a big deal if see android 4.3 coming for all above mentioned devices in December only.

[ Update ]

Sony CONFIRMED Android 4.4 KitKat for Xperia Z, ZL, Z Ultra, Z1, Tablet Z – No ETA – Xperia ZR, SP, C Not mentioned
No Android 4.3 / 4.4 KitKat update for Xperia S, SL, Acro S, Ion.

Sony Mobile quotes Android 4.3 update info on their blog :-

We’re pleased to tell you that we’ll start rolling Android 4.3 for Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR, Xperia Tablet Z, Xperia SP, Xperia Z Ultra and Xperia Z1 from next month*.  

We also mentioned that a few of our products would be jumping software version – so, we can confirm that Xperia T, Xperia TX and Xperia V* will be upgraded to Android Jelly Bean 4.3… also from next month.

Check out the tweet made by Sony Mobile…

 

So on on the basis of above info we are answering some questions that most users will ask…

Which Xperia Devices are getting android 4.3 jelly bean update and when ?

Android 4.3 Coming in December on Xperia Z1, Z Ultra, Z, ZL, ZR, Tablet Z, SP, T, TX, V.

What is Strange ?

No android 4.3 update will come on Xperia L, C, E, M as per Sony statement till now.

No Android 4.3 Update for:-

No android 4.3 update for Xperia S, SL, Acro S, Ion, P, J, U, Tipo, Miro, Neo V, L, E, M, C.

Read Official Sony Statement on Android 4.3 update

Read Official Sony Statement on Android 4.4 KitKat update

Let us know Xperia users, how do you feel after getting this official statement from Sony, drop your comments below.

[ Source – Sony Mobile ]

 

Sony CONFIRMED Android 4.4 KitKat for Xperia Z, ZL, Z Ultra, Z1, Tablet Z – No ETA – Xperia ZR, SP, C Not mentioned

Most awaited news from Sony Mobile has just came up about android 4.4 KitKat update on Xperia devices, it is now CONFIRMED that Android 4.4 KitKat for Xperia Z, ZL, Z Ultra, Z1, Tablet Z will come very soon thought it is not expected this year obviously due to scheduling of android 4.3 update in December.

Sony Mobile as announced on their official blog that Xperia Z, ZL, Z Ultra, Z1, Tablet Z will be getting android 4.4 KitKat updates in future though no ETA has be given yet. Strange to see that Xperia ZR has not been named yet, may be they will do in future or they won’t it still remains a mystery.

[ Android 4.3 UPDATE – 7 November ]  

So in a short note we are confirming this as per mentioned by Sony Mobile statement.

We’re also happy to tell you about the first raft of Xperia products that we’ll make Android 4.4 Kit Kat available for – they are: Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia Tablet Z, Xperia Z Ultra and Xperia Z1*.

Check out Sony Mobile Tweet :-

 

Which Xperia Devices will get Android 4.4 KitKat update and when ?

Android 4.4 KitKat for Xperia Z, ZL, Z Ultra, Z1, Tablet Z is confirmed. No ETA.

What is Strange here ?

Nothing mentioned for Xperia ZR, C, and SP.

As Sony says that Xperia Z, ZL, Z Ultra, Z1, Tablet Z  are the first batch of devices getting android 4.4 KitKat update so it means we may see Xperia ZR, Xperia SP, Xperia C soon joining the list.

When should we expect it to come ?

As in December Sony is rolling out android 4.3 update for Xperia Z, ZL, Z Ultra, Tablet Z, Z1, ZR and Xperia SP, T, TX and V so we may see android 4.4 KitKat update next year in January 2014.

Other Devices which can get android 4.4 KitKat update ?

Other device which have very strong chances of getting android 4.4 KitKat update is Xperia T, TX and Xperia V.

No Android 4.4 KitKat update for :-

No updates for Xperia S, SL, Acro S, Ion, P, J, L, Tipo, Miro confirmed.

Read Official Sony Statement on Android 4.4 KitKat update

Read Official Sony Statement on Android 4.4 KitKat updateLet us know Xperia users, how do you feel after getting this official statement from Sony, drop your comments below.

[ Source – Sony Mobile ]

Xperia keyboard version 5.6.D.1.28 OTA update for Xperia S, SL, P

It’s great to see that Sony has not forgotten Xperia S, SL and P, as users have reported an OTA update coming for Xperia keyboard version 5.6.D.1.28. Xperia S, SL and P at present are on android 4.1.2 jelly bean and with the introduction of android 4.4 KitKat Project Svelte; Xperia S, SL, Acro S and P users can expect to get android 4.3 and android 4.4 KitKat updates though chances are very less.

Xperia keyboard version 5.6.D.1.28 update is available in update center app on your Xperia S, SL and P. Update brings no visual changes rather some “software performance improvement” to rectify the lag in the keyboard app.

Look for the notification as shown below in update center app and update your Xperia Keyboard app.

Xperia keyboard version 5.6.D.1.28 OTA update for Xperia S, SL, P

Tap on download button icon to start downloading the app.

Download Xperia keyboard version 5.6.D.1.28 OTA update for Xperia S, SL, P

For all Xperia S, SL and P users who have not got Xperia keyboard version 5.6.D.1.28 update yet can download the below apk and install it like a normal apk, no root is needed.

Download Xperia keyboard version 5.6.D.1.28

Download com.sonyericsson.textinput.uxp.apk

Let us know if you find any major change in Xperia keyboard version 5.6.D.1.28, drop your comments below. If the same update has rolled for any other handset, let us know in comments.

Not sure if this app works on other android 4.1.2 handsets of Xperia, try and let us know.

Android 4.4 KitKat AOSP ROM Coming soon for Sony Xperia Z1

While many Xperia users waiting in line for the android 4.3 Jelly Bean update for their devices officially by SONY, the XDA community strives to provide latest android build to almost every android device out there in the market. Same is the case with Sony Xperia Z1.
As the device launched with Android 4.2.2 , users are since then waiting for 4.3 update and now they are hoping that Sony might skip the 4.3 update in favor of 4.4 for Xperia Z1. Yesterday we saw Android 4.4 KitKat AOSP KRT16M Stable ROM on Xperia Z “Yuga” by XDA member pabx. Check out the features and bugs of that ROM.

Install Android 4.4 KitKat AOSP KRT16M Stable ROM on Xperia Z “Yuga”

[ UPDATE – 11 November ] 

Android 4.4 KitKat AOSP RevolutionROM for Xperia Z1 Released – Install it

As its well known that Sony Xperia Z1 suffers from a very major issue on the software side, i.e. the bootloader on it cannot be unlocked without breaking the camera functionality. If a users wants to unlock the bootloader, he needs to sacrifice the capabilities of the camera on a CAMERAPHONE. If a users tries to unlock the bootloader without backing up the DRM keys of the phone (its a sort of originality/device-specific signature), he might never get to use exclusive features for Xperia devices like X-Reality engine and all. So one should keep a backup of the DRM keys (or TA partition) safe with him/HER.

We are yet to receive an official word on it soon by Sony, which may be arriving very soon.

Sony announcing android 4.4 KitKat and android 4.3 plans next week – Which Xperia phones will get ?

Thanks to krabappel2548, XDA Developer has come up with a great news for Sony Xperia Z1 users this festive season, especially those who wants updates faster than anyone. He told to his fellow members on XDA that he has compiled the Android 4.4 KitKat from the source build. Initially he faced many problems with compiling the ROM. Later he said that the ROM is being compiled, but the screen is not functional, but later he managed to fix that even.

He Said:

“AOSP 4.4 booting up with display functional

A lot of stuff is still broken, but I’m working on it. I’ll keep you guys updated”

[ UPDATE ] Just now XDA dev krabappel confirmed that, audio, BlueTooth, Video not working rest all stuff is working smooth…

So all in all its a great news for Sony Xperia Z1 users, as the man about whom we talked above is on fire and is soon going to come up with some test builds.

Stay tuned, soon we will bring news on fully working android 4.4 KitKat AOSP ROM on Xperia Z1.

[ via – XDA ]

Install Android 4.4 KitKat AOSP KRT16M Stable ROM on Xperia Z “Yuga”

While every Xperia smartphone user is waiting for the official wording from Sony Mobile on their plans for android 4.3 and android 4.4 KitKat update, as per Sony Mobile tweet they will let users know later this week but in the meantime XDA developer pabx has managed to boot up android 4.4 KitKat AOSP KRT16M ROM on Xperia Z “Yuga” which as per many users wordings, is a stable ROM.

It’ good too see android 4.4 AOSP development has begun for Xperia devices even before the launch of android 4.4 officially on them. It’s a great ROM as per users if you don’t want to wait for CyanogenMod ROM.

Android 4.4 KitKat AOSP ROM Coming soon for Sony Xperia Z1

Android 4.4 KitKat AOSP KRT16M Stable ROM for Xperia Z

If you are planning to install this ROM on your Xperia Z, you must know that this ROM is purely based on android 4.4 KitKat AOSP and is needed to be flashed with fastboot. Let’s see what this ROM contains. Kernel is 3.4.67.

Working features :- As per version 3.1 of the android 4.4 KitKat AOSP KRT16M ROM on Xperia Z; Wi-Fi, audio, Camera / video recording, callings / SMS feature, GPS, NFC are working fine including other features too.

Known Bugs :- Some users after testing claims that syncing calendar with Google may not work on fresh installation of android 4.4 KitKat AOSP KRT16M ROM on Xperia Z, after a series of rebooting it works fine and while selecting mobile network manually and unwanted dialog box pops up, press home button to get rid of it.

Android 4.4 KitKat AOSP KRT16M ROM on Xperia Z Overview

XDA member mestanr has created an overview of this ROM, let’s have a look at it.

If you want to install this android 4.4 KitKat AOSP KRT16M ROM on Xperia Z then head over to XDA thread for all detailed info on installation and downloading packages concerned for this ROM.

If you have installed this ROM, let us know how was the experience.

T-Mobile USA Xperia Z C6606/C6616 10.3.1.E.0.191 firmware certified – Which Android version ?

In between the time when Sony Mobile officially tweeted that they are going to release their android 4.4 KitKat and android 4.3 update plans for the Xperia devices, a new firmware has been spotted for T-Mobile USA Xperia Z C6606/C6616. 10.3.1.E.0.191 firmware besides 10.3.1.E.0.190 firmware has been spotted on PTCRB website recently.

It is still not clear that 10.3.1.E.0.191 firmware belongs to which android version. It is a higer build over android 4.2.2 10.3.1.A.2.67 firmware update as the new firmware has a new series 10.3.1.E.X.XXX so it is expected to be a higher build of android too.

[ UPDATE 19 Nov ]

T-Mobile Xperia Z Android 4.2.2 10.3.1.E.0.191 firmware update rolling finally

Check below the certification of 10.3.1.E.0.191 firmware on PTCRB website. 10.3.1.E.0.190 firmware can also be seen in below image.

10.3.1.E.0.191 firmware certified for Xperia Z

No new firmware has been spotted for global Xperia Z C6603 LTE and C6602 HSPA+ versions, it something amazing that we saw a firmware certified for T-Mobile USA Xperia Z version.

We hope it may a higher build of android, hopefully android 4.3; still no official word on this. As soon as we get more info on this new firmware certified, we will update you…

Let us know if you have received any such firmware update…

[ via –  PTCRB ]

Download 6 Movies Free from Xperia Privilege Movies app including Elysium – For Xperia Z1, Z Ultra and Tablet Z Users

Sony Mobile has started a promotional campaign where you can download 6 movies free from Xperia Privilege Movies app including summer blockbuster Elysium. Xperia Privilege is an app made specially for Sony Xperia smartphone users which includes promotional campaigns, varying from region to region. This time you can download some great movies if you are the proud owner of Sony Xperia Z1, Z Ultra and Tablet Z.

In past we have seen Sony giving special free £20/€25 Voucher to Xperia Z users in certain regions which was to be redeemed on “Play Memories online, Music Unlimited, Play Now, PlayStation store” etc.

Download Movies Free from Xperia Privilege Movies app

You can now download 6 free movies from 10 listed movies and each user is given a unique code to redeem 6 credits.

TOS :- The above offer of downloading free movies is valid for only Xperia Z1, Z Ultra and Tablet Z owners in regions India, Mexico, Brazil, UAE, Russia, Poland, Indonesia, Malaysia, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Netherlands, Singapore, Thailand and South Africa.

Movies included :- 2012, Elysium, MIB 3, Premium Rush, DJango, Battle: Los Angeles, Terminator 4, The Karate Kid, The Amazing Spider Man, Total Recall.

Promotion Period :- 1 November 2013 to 31 December 2013 and voucher can be redeemed till 31 March 2014.

How to Download Movies ?

Download 6 Movies Free from Xperia Privilege Movies app including Elysium

  • After choosing promotional offer “Get 6 great movies including Summer Blockbuster Elysium” you will be shown the promotional campaign details.

Movies Free from Xperia Privilege Movies app including Elysium

  • Accept the TOS of the campaign.

Download 6 Movies Free from Xperia Privilege Movies app

Xperia Privilege Movies app - TOS

  • As you enter the campaign you will be given your unique voucher code which is to be entered in Xperia Privilege Movies app.

Xperia Privilege Movies app - Voucher Code

Xperia Privilege Movies app - Voucher Code via SMS

  • Download Xperia Privilege Movies Apps from Google Play Store
  • After downloading the Xperia Privilege Movies app, open it and sign up entering your email id and voucher code.

Download Xperia Privilege Movies app

Sign up on Xperia Privilege Movies app

  • You will be see the list of all 10 movies listed for download, tap on redeem button to download the movie.

Xperia Privilege Movies app list

  • Movie can only be downloaded over Wi-Fi and it will be played by the movie player of app itself.

Download Xperia Privilege Movies

Download Xperia Privilege Movies over wiFi

Download Xperia Privilege Movies over WiFi

Each user can use the voucher code only once.

Other Xperia users may not be able to avail this offer but you are able to do so in any manner do let us know in below comments.

If you have avail this offer, let us know about your views on it, you like it ?

Sony announcing android 4.4 KitKat and android 4.3 plans next week – Which Xperia phones will get ?

Android 4.4 KitKat is official now, one of the major update for android operating system. With the previous release of android 4.3 jelly bean, Sony officially announced that whole Xperia Z family will get android 4.3 jelly bean including Xperia Z1, Z Ultra, Z, ZL, ZR, Tablet Z and Xperia SP, while some phones will be directly updated to android 4.3 jelly bean from android 4.12 ( names has not been disclosed yet ).

With Android 4.4 in front line, next most important question is which Xperia handsets will get android 4.4 KitKat update and when ? Some official wording has come from Sony on this now.

[ Android 4.3 UPDATE – 7 November ] 

[ Android 4.4 KitKat UPDATE – 7 November ]

Sony Mobile has tweeted regarding their plans for android 4.3 and android 4.4 KitKat.

Sony Mobile made a tweet…

re. #Android @KitKat, we’re excited – next week our news on: 4.3, 4.4; products & more… #SonyXperia

 

Above tweet clearly says that Xperia users will get a solid info on the android 4.4 KitKat and android 4.3 update for them. Hopefully Sony will tell the approx. timing of rolling update and the phones getting it.

Android 4.4 includes “Project Svelte ” which is an effort by Google to run android 4.4 KitKat even on low memory devices with 512 MB RAM, so can we also expect it on low end Xperia handsets.

Let us know what do you think, which Xperia handsets will get now android 4.4 KitKat update and should Sony skip android 4.3 now ? Drop your comments below…