Xperia Z1 14.3.A.0.681 firmware KitKat Android 4.4.2 update rolling

Today Sony Mobile has confirmed that they have started rolling Android 4.4.2 KitKat 14.3.A.0.681 firmware update for Xperia Z1, Xperia Z Ultra and Xperia Z1 Compact. Android 4.4.2 KitKat Update for Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia Tablet Z and Xperia ZR will be coming in mid Q2 and Xperia T2 Ultra, Xperia M2 and Xperia E1 will also be getting Android 4.4.2 KitKat update but no specific date mentioned for them yet by Sony.

Sony has updated the Android 4.4.2 KitKat 14.3.A.0.681 firmware build for Xperia Z1 on it’s software product page. 14.3.A.0.681 firmware update will come soon on Xperia Z1 now worldwide. As we can see currently 14.3.A.0.681 firmware update is seeding. 4.3.A.0.681 firmware is confirmed in France, Vodafone Ireland, Canada on Xperia Z1 C6906, Malaysia, Australia, Germany, Hungary, India.

[ UPDATE – 22 March ] How to Root Xperia Z1 14.3.A.0.681 firmware Android 4.4.2 KitKat

[ UPDATE – 20 March ] Download Voice balloon photo app from Sony – Smart Social Camera app for KitKat devices

[ UPDATE – 19 March ] Xperia Z1 Compact 14.3.A.0.681 firmware KitKat Android 4.4.2 update rolling

[ UPDATE – 19 March ] Xperia Z Ultra 14.3.A.0.681 firmware KitKat Android 4.4.2 update rolling

Xperia Z1 14.3.A.0.681 firmware KitKat Update

Look for a PC Companion update notification as shown below and proceed as per onscreen instructions.

You can also SUS to update Z1, update size is 1021 MB.

After updating you will see around 165 applications will be optimized under “android upgrading process”. You will also see NFC firmware getting updated.

Xperia Z1 14.3.A.0.681 firmware KitKat Screenshots

About Phone screenshot below.

Xperia Z1 14.3.A.0.681 firmware Software info below

Software Version – 1272-6084_14.3.A.0.681
Customization Version – 1277-2364_R4C

Download Xperia Z1 14.3.A.0.681 firmware ftf

For Z1 C6902 India / Global

Download C6902_14.3.A.0.681_Customized_IN.ftf – NEW LINK
[ via XDA user Ayush Singh ]

For Z1 C6903

Generic France

Download C6903_14.3.A.0.681_Generic Fr.ftf
[ via XDA user auras76 ]

Singapore SingTel carrier

Download C6903_14.3.A.0.681_1276-7941_R4C SingTel SG.ftf
[ via XDA user chunlianghere ]

For Vodafone UK carrier

Download C6903_14.3.A.0.681_1276-0815_KitKat4.4.2_Vodafone-UK_By_Conan206.rar
[ via XDA user conan206 ]

Generic MEA Saudi Arabia KSA

Download C6903_14.3.A.0.681_BY_Conan206_Generic MEA_1277-2882.rar
[ via XDA user conan206 ]

Generic Nordic

Download C6903_14.3.A.0.681_Generic Nordic.ftf
[ via XDA user cklow01 ]

For Z1 C6906

Download C6906_14.3.A.0.681_Canada.rar
[ via XDA user PherChe ]

For Z1 C6493

Download C6943_14.3.A.0.681_Generic_BR_1276-7099_R4C.ftf
[ via XDA user RHBH ]

To install Xperia Z1 14.3.A.0.681 firmware ftf, download Xperia Flash Tool from below and you can also refer to ours manually flashing guide.

Download flashtool-0.9.15.0-windows.exe

How to flash manually Android 4.4.2 14.3.A.0.681 firmware ftf on Xperia Z1 ?

Download concerned ftfs from above links.

Note :- No Root Needed. Warranty not void, safe. Works on both Locked/Unlocked bootloaders. Below mentioned guide is for Xperia Z1

Kindly un-check the options “Wipe Data, cache, logs” if you want to protect your phone’s data after flashing.

Guide :- How to flash Android 4.4.2 Xperia Z1 14.3.A.0.681 firmware ftf using Flashtool manually ?

Xperia Z 14.3.A.0.681 firmware KitKat Update Official Changelog as per Sony.

Camera app update to improve overall camera performance.
Stock email app is updated.
Stability, performance and battery improvements.
New Xperia KitKat UI as per Google’s android 4.4.2 KitKat OS.
Tweaked status bar and quick settings options. 2 Tabs notification panel included.
New UI for Sony Playstation 4. New animation and live wallpapers for lockscreen and homescreen.
New Sony Media apps including Walkman, Album, Movies.
Sony’s native stock apps updated like Message app, Call app, TrackID, TackID TV, MyXperia, SmartConnect and small apps.
New Xperia downloadable themes included.

As per the changelog provided by Sony it is clear that there is No 4K cam app, No TimeShift Video app, No Smart Call Handling app, No Smart Backlight Control, No Glove Mode, No Tap to Wake up feature which is spotted in Xperia Z2 KitKat firmware.

Above mentioned Xperia Z2 features can’t be given by Sony until Xperia Z2 comes in market for purchase.

Xperia Z1 KitKat changelog as per users

New Homescreen and locksreen wallpapers.
Transparent navigation bar and status bar.
New Battery icon.
No touch to wake up feature.
New start up screen.
New KitKat Boot animation.
Screenshot option in Power menu.
Calendar app updated.
Answering machine option in call app.
Manage notification settings for particular app.
Default SMS app settings.
Background Defocus app added in camera.

Rooting method for Xperia Z1 14.3.A.0.681 firmware will be posted soon.

If any Xperia Z1 user has got 14.3.A.0.681 firmware update then let us know. Post your screenshots and changelog. Drop your comments below.

Xperia Z1 Compact 14.3.A.0.681 firmware KitKat Android 4.4.2 update rolling

A moment ago Sony officially confirmed that Android 4.4.2 KitKat update rollout for Xperia Z1, Xperia Z1 Compact and Xperia Z Ultra has started rolling and it should come to devices very soon ( still in seeding stage ). Sony has also mentioned that they will be rolling android 4.4.2 KitKat for Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia Tablet Z and Xperia ZR in mid Q2 2014 and Xperia T2 Ultra / Dual, Xperia E1 and Xperia M2 will also be upgraded to android 4.4.2 KitKat but no specific date for rollout mentioned yet.

Just now Sony Mobile has update the Xperia Z1 Compact latest version on Software page as Android 4.4.2 KitKat, roll out starting date 19 March 2014 with build number 14.3.A.0.681 firmware. 14.3.A.0.681 firmware update on Xperia Z1 Compact D5503 has not been spotted yet on user’s handset in regions and as soon as it rolls out we will let update you.

[ UPDATE – 20 March ] Download Voice balloon photo app from Sony – Smart Social Camera app for KitKat devices

[ UPDATE – 19 March ] Xperia Z1 14.3.A.0.681 firmware KitKat Android 4.4.2 update rolling

[ UPDATE – 19 March ] Xperia Z Ultra 14.3.A.0.681 firmware KitKat Android 4.4.2 update rolling

Xperia Z1 Compact 14.3.A.0.681 firmware KitKat Update

Xperia Z1 Compact 14.3.A.0.681 firmware Screenshots

2 Tab option is seen in notification panel > Notifications and Quick Settings.

New Home screen UI spotted with new battery icon, transparent navigation and status bar.

New Start up screen.

Download Xperia Z1 Compact 14.3.A.0.681 firmware ftf for manual flashing

#Commercial and Journalist firmware

Download D5503_14.3.A.0.681_Commercial.ftf

Download D5503_14.3.A.0.681_Commercial.ftf
[ via XDA user Jozinek ]

#Generic firmware

Download D5503_14.3.A.0.681_GenericUK.ftf
[ via XDA user Darkimmortal ]

Download XperiaZ1compact(D5503)_14.3.A.0.681_GenericDE_(1279-6978)unbranded.7z.001
Download XperiaZ1compact(D5503)_14.3.A.0.681_GenericDE_(1279-6978)unbranded.7z.002
Download XperiaZ1compact(D5503)_14.3.A.0.681_GenericDE_(1279-6978)unbranded.7z.003
[ via XDA user louis0815 ]

To install Xperia Z1 Compact 14.3.A.0.681 firmware ftf, download Xperia Flash Tool from below and you can also refer to ours manually flashing guide.

Download flashtool-0.9.15.0-windows.exe

How to flash manually Android 4.4.2 14.3.A.0.681 firmware ftf on Xperia Z1 Compact D5503 ?

Download concerned ftfs from above links.

Note :- No Root Needed. Warranty not void, safe. Works on both Locked/Unlocked bootloaders. Below mentioned guide is for Xperia Z1 and is similar for Xperia Z1 Compact .

Kindly un-check the options “Wipe Data, cache, logs” if you want to protect your phone’s data after flashing.

Guide :- How to flash Android 4.4.2 Xperia Z1 Compact 14.3.A.0.681 firmware ftf using Flashtool manually ?

14.3.A.0.681 firmware KitKat Update Official Changelog as per Sony.

Camera app update to improve overall camera performance.
Stock email app is updated.
Stability, performance and battery improvements.
New Xperia KitKat UI as per Google’s android 4.4.2 KitKat OS.
Tweaked status bar and quick settings options. 2 Tabs notification panel included.
New UI for Sony Playstation 4. New animation and live wallpapers for lockscreen and homescreen.
New Sony Media apps including Walkman, Album, Movies.
Sony’s native stock apps updated like Message app, Call app, TrackID, TackID TV, MyXperia, SmartConnect and small apps.
New Xperia downloadable themes included.

As per the changelog provided by Sony it is clear that there is No 4K cam app, No TimeShift Video app, No Smart Call Handling app, No Smart Backlight Control, No Glove Mode, No Tap to Wake up feature which is spotted in Xperia Z2 KitKat firmware.

Xperia Z1 Compact KitKat changelog as per users

New Homescreen and locksreen wallpapers.
Transparent navigation bar and status bar.
New Battery icon.
No touch to wake up feature.
New start up screen.
New KitKat Boot animation.
Screenshot option in Power menu.
Calendar app updated.
Answering machine option in call app.
Manage notification settings for particular app.
Default SMS app settings.

There is no point of giving all Xperia Z2 exclusive firmware features to other Sony devices until Xperia Z2 is available in market for purchase.

We will soon post the Xperia Z1 Compact 14.3.A.0.681 firmware ftf and screenshots as soon as it is out.

If any Xperia Z1 Compact D5503 user already got this new 14.3.A.0.681 firmware update then do let us know. Post your screenshots and changelog below. Drop your comments.

[ Pics via XDA user Jozinek ]

Android 4.4.2 KitKat Rolling for Xperia Z1, Z Ultra, Z1 Compact – Sony confirms

A very good news for all Sony Xperia fans, Sony Mobile has just now confirmed that Android 4.4.2 KitKat roll out has started for Xperia Z1, Xperia Z Ultra and Xperia Z1 Compact. No exact build number is included in the post but we expect either 14.3.A.0.681 or 14.3.A.0.747 firmware to come on Xperia Z1, Z1 Compact and Z Ultra handsets as KitKat firmware.

Sony has also mentioned that they will be rolling android 4.4.2 KitKat for Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia Tablet Z and Xperia ZR in mid Q2 2014 and Xperia T2 Ultra / Dual, Xperia E1 and Xperia M2 will also be upgraded to android 4.4.2 KitKat but no specific date for rollout mentioned yet.

[ UPDATE – 20 March ] Download Voice balloon photo app from Sony – Smart Social Camera app for KitKat devices

[ UPDATE – 19 March ] Xperia Z1 Compact 14.3.A.0.681 firmware KitKat Android 4.4.2 update rolling

[ UPDATE – 19 March ] Xperia Z1 14.3.A.0.681 firmware KitKat Android 4.4.2 update rolling

[ UPDATE – 19 March ] Xperia Z Ultra 14.3.A.0.681 firmware KitKat Android 4.4.2 update rolling

What is new in this Android 4.4.2 KitKat update as per Sony ?

New Xperia KitKat UI as per Google’s android 4.4.2 KitKat OS.
Tweaked status bar and quick settings options. 2 Tabs notification panel included.
New UI for Sony Playstation 4. New animation and live wallpapers for lockscreen and homescreen.
New Sony Media apps including Walkman, Album, Movies.
Sony’s native stock apps updated like Message app, Call app, TrackID, TackID TV, MyXperia, SmartConnect and small apps.
New Xperia downloadable themes included.

As per the changelog provided by Sony it is clear that there is No 4K cam app, No TimeShift Video app, No Smart Call Handling app, No Smart Backlight Control, No Glove Mode, No Tap to Wake up feature.

We can’t see now news about Android 4.4.2 KitKat rollout for Xperia SP, Xperia C, Xperia V, T, TX and Xperia L for the time being, hope Sony provides the info soon.

If you have already got android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware update on your Xperia Z1, Z1 Compact and Z Ultra then do let us know in comments. Drop your comments below.

[ via – Sony Mobile ]

KitKat 14.3.A.0.681 firmware certified for Xperia Z1, Z1 Compact – Android 4.4.2

After a long wait something credible regarding android 4.4.2 KitKat rollout for Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z1 Compact have come up, just now a new 14.3.A.0.681 firmware has been certified on PTCRB for both phones. A few days back android 4.4.2 KitKat 14.3.A.0.681 firmware build was spotted rolling on Xperia Z Ultra C6833 which is believed to be either internal leak or an update over a developer’s handset and day before yesterday we saw new 14.3.A.0.747 firmware running on Xperia Z Ultra.

At present 14.3.A.0.681 firmware is certified only for Xperia Z1 Compact D5503 and Xperia Z1 C6943 variants, nothing spotted for any varaint of Xperia Z Ultra yet. It is very much believed that this 14.3.A.0.681 firmware build may not roll out as a few days back Sony has started testing a new higher build 14.3.A.0.747 firmware for Xperia Z1 Compact, Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra.

[ UPDATE – 19 March ] Android 4.4.2 KitKat Rolling for Xperia Z1, Z Ultra, Z1 Compact – Sony confirms

[ UPDATE – 19 March ] Xperia Z1 Compact 14.3.A.0.681 firmware KitKat Android 4.4.2 update rolling

[ UPDATE – 19 March ] Xperia Z1 14.3.A.0.681 firmware KitKat Android 4.4.2 update rolling

Check below 14.3.A.0.681 firmware certification for Xperia Z1 C6943 on PTCRB.

Check below 14.3.A.0.681 firmware certification for Xperia Z1 Compact D5503 on PTCRB.

If you have already got android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware update on your Xperia Z1, Z1 Compact and Z Ultra then do let us know in comments. Drop your comments below.

Xperia T2 Ultra Dual officially launched in India at price Rs. 25990

Dated 19 March, 2014 Sony Mobile India has officially launched Xperia T2 Ultra Dual in India at price Rs. 25990 ( $425, £256, €305 ) and will be available on leading Sony Xperia stores and other electronic stores in India from 20 March 2014. Earlier we saw Xperia T2 Ultra and T2 Ultra Dual getting listed on online retailer in India at an expensive price tag of Rs. 32000 i.e. $515, €375, £309. Xperia T2 Ultra Dual is the only variant ( 3G HSPA+ connectivity enabled ) officially available in India by Sony India.

Xperia T2 Ultra Dual features dual SIM capability, 6″ 720p HD screen, S400 SoC 1.4 GHz Quad core processor, 8 GB internal storage, 1 GB RAM and 13 MP rear cam / 1.1 MP front cam with 3000 mAh battery. Xperia T2 Ultra comes with Sony Smart social camera app which will include apps like Background Defocus, Collage, TimeShift Burst, Sweep Panorama, Portrait Touch etc.

Xperia T2 Ultra Dual has been listed on Sony India website also and will be available in white, black and purple color models.

Below you can find the press release of Xperia T2 Ultra Dual sent by Sony Mobile India to Xperia Guide.

19th March, 2014: Sony India today introduced Xperia T2 Ultra, the next evolution in large screen smartphone design. Designed specifically with customers from emerging markets in China, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia Pacific rim in mind, Xperia T2 Ultra brings together the best of Sony’s imaging and display technologies with ground-breaking design efficiency to produce a stunning Android smartphone at a mid-range price point.

Click to access Xperia-T2-Ultra-Dual-Press-Release-India-by-Sony.pdf

Xperia T2 Ultra Dual Specifications

6″ 720p HD IPS display TRILUMINOS and Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
13 MP rear cam with Exmor RS for mobile with LED Flash.
1.1 MP front cam
1.4 GHz processor S400 Quad core processor
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage (Micro SD slot expandable up to 32GB)
3000 mAh embedded battery.
7.65 mm thin, weighs 171 gram.
Android 4.3 out of the box.
3G HSPA+ connectivity.

What say guys, are you interested in Xperia T2 Ultra Dual ? Let us know. Sony India has priced it decently and we hope to see same pricing in other regions also. Drop your comments below.

Install AR Effect 2.0.8, Background Defocus 1.1.14, Movie Creator 1.1.A.0.4 app from Xperia Z2

Since we saw Xperia Z2 D6503 17.1.A.2.36 firmware ftf getting leaked and available for download, cross development of new Xperia Z2 apps and features have started. A moment ago we saw new media apps viz. Movies 6.1.A.0.18, Walkman 8.1.A.0.7 and Album 5.4.A.0.24 app getting ported on android 4.1.2+ running devices and now new camera apps have also been ported from this new Xperia Z2 firmware.

XDA dev xperiaz2 aka Ash has ported new AR Effect 2.0.8, Background Defocus 1.1.14 and Movie Creator 1.1.A.0.4 app from Xperia Z2 new firmware for devices running android 4.1.2+ versions. You need root to install the apps, extract the apk from below zip file link and push in system/app > set permissions rw- r– r– and reboot or just flash the zip file in recovery; confirmed working on Xperia Z1 and SP.

Download AR Effect 2.0.8, Background Defocus 1.1.14, Movie Creator 1.1.A.0.4 app

Download LatestXperiaZ2CameraAddons.zip

AR Effect 2.0.8 app details info below.

Movie Creator app details below.

Install the new Xperia Z2 camera apps from KitKat on your device and let us know if they worked or not. Drop your comments below.

Install Movies 6.1.A.0.18, Walkman 8.1.A.0.7, Album 5.4.A.0.24 app from Xperia Z2

Yesterday we posted Xperia Z2 D6503 17.1.A.2.36 firmware ftf and found that Sony has updated many apps in this firmware including the media and camera apps. Camera app AR Effect reads new 2.0.8 version and media apps read Movies 6.1.A.0.18, Walkman 8.1.A.0.7 and Album 5.4.A.0.24 app version on new Xperia Z2 android 4.4.2 firmware.

XDA user dvha79_ddt has ported new media apps for rooted Xperia handsets running android 4.1.2 later version. Download the concerned media app apk file and install it like a normal apk or push in system/app > set permissions rw- r– r– and reboot. Only for rooted handsets, will not work on non root handsets, confirmed working on Xperia Z1, Z, ZL, SP etc.

Download Movies 6.1.A.0.18 App

Download SemcVideo_6.1.A.0.18.apk

Download SemcVideo_6.1.A.0.18_JellyBean.apk – For 4.1.2

Download Walkman 8.1.A.0.7 App

Download SemcMusic_8.1.A.0.7.apk

Download SemcMusic_8.1.A.0.7_JellyBean.apk – For 4.1.2

Visualizes plugins apk below. Rename the below file after download to SemcMusicVisualizer.apk and push in systems/app > set permissions rw- r– r– and reboot.

Download SemcMusicVisualizer_v2.2.A.2.2.apk

Download Album 5.4.A.0.24 App

Download SemcAlbum_5.4.A.0.24.apk

Try the above new media apps on your Xperia handset, let us know they worked for you. Drop your comments below.

White Xperia Z2 hands on photos – Elegant White look from Sony

Sony launched Xperia Z2 officially at MWC 2014 as H1 flagship device along with flagship Xperia Z2 Tablet. Xperia Z2 is launched in black, white and purple color shades unlike Xperia Z1 Compact pink and lime are missing from Xperia Z2 line up. Well as Sony already stated that they are not going to follow the same omni-balance design for their flagship devices forever and they will continue the strategy of launching a flagship device after 6 months so it may happen that Xperia Z2 be the last flagship device with omni-balance design but that is the thing of future, let concentrate on the main topic.

Xperia Z2 features android 4.4.2 KitKat out of the box, Snapdragon 801 Soc MSM8974AB 2.3 GHz quad core processor, Adreno 330 GPU, 3GB RAM in a 5.2″ FHD Triluminos and world’s first Live color LED display. Xperia Z2 features 20.7 MP Exmor RS rear cam capable of recording 4K videos ( 3840×2160 pixels/30p ) and 2.2 MP front cam.

We have already posted black Xperia Z2 hands on photos with a preliminary overview of features and UI and white color contrast comparison of Xperia Z2 vs Xperia Z1 vs Xperia Z1 Compact and it seems there is a difference in white color shade among them. Today we have brought for you White Xperia Z2 hands on photos which are courtesy of @latter21 from Digi-Wo and it really looks very elegant. Let’s have a look at them.

White Xperia Z2 hands on photos

What do you think of White Xperia Z2 guys ? Like it ? Which color is your favorite ? Let us know. Drop your comments below.

[ Source – @latter 21 | Digi-Wo ]

Xperia Z Ultra 14.3.A.0.747 firmware pic leaked – Android 4.4.2 KitKat

A few days back we saw Xperia Z Ultra C6833 getting android 4.4.2 14.3.A.0.681 firmware update OTA notification on a user’s handset which was believed to be an internal leak or an update on a developer’s handset. 14.3.A.0.681 firmware screenshots revealed the new KitKat UI from Sony and other features also. 14.3.A.0.681 firmware system dump is now available for download and some apps and features have already been ported to other Xperia handsets.

Just now @latter21 from Digi-Wo, a credible source when it comes to Sony Xperia handset’s leaks and other internal info; has just posted a pic of Xperia Z Ultra C6802 running on 14.3.A.0.747 firmware which is android 4.4.2 KitKat, a build higher than what we saw previously ( 14.3.A.0.681 firmware ).

Take a look at sneak peek of Xperia Z Ultra’s latest KitKat 14.3.A.0.747 firmware build about phone details.

As mentioned by original source, there is no tap to wake up feature included. 14.3.A.0.681 firmware details revealed that answering machine and simple home launcher is included while there is no smart call handling, smart backlight control and camera apps are same like on android 4.3.

It was already known that Sony has started testing a new 14.3.A.0.747 firmware build for Xperia Z1, Z Ultra and Z1 Compact and after seeing the leaked pic of 14.3.A.0.747 firmware about phone running on Xperia Z Ultra, we can hope it may be the final build to get released, though nothing is confirmed yet.

We will keep you updated as soon we get more info on Sony’s plan to launch KitKat for Xperia Z1, Z Ultra and Z1 Compact, stay tuned till then.

Xperia L 15.3.A.1.16 firmware spotted in open source archive of Sony

Xperia L 15.3.A.1.14 firmware update rolled a lot ago in mid January, the then no firmware has been certified for Xperia L C2104, C2015 neither any update rolled by Sony. It seems a few days back Sony posted the open source archive for Xperia L 15.3.A.1.16 firmware build which indicates that Sony might release this 15.3.A.1.16 firmware update soon in future, though nothing is confirmed yet as this build has not been spotted on PTCRB also yet.

Bugs like flickering screen display, battery drain, poor camera quality ( for some users ), touch responsiveness issues etc are being faced by Xperia L users on 15.3.A.1.14 firmware. 15.3.A.1.16 firmware open source archive is available for download from Sony Developer website now.

Interestingly Sony has mentioned 15.3.A.1.16 firmware name on post download page but on download link it says “15.3.A.1.12.tar.bz2” which is an older build of Xperia L. Check the screenshot from the Sony’s post.

If any developer can confirm is there any trace of Xperia L 15.3.A.1.16 firmware in uploaded open source archive by Sony then let us know.

Do comment below with the bugs you are facing on Xperia L 15.3.A.1.14 firmware.

Thanks Saptarshi 🙂

Xperia X10 AOSP Kitkat 4.4.2 Evervolv Es209ra ROM available now

Xperia X10, legendary Sony Ericsson device which seems forgotten by the developers and discontinued by the manufacturer has come back with a bang, guess what AOSP Android 4.4.2 KitKat ROM is now available for it. Xperia X10 features 384 MB total RAM in system which disregards the essential requirement of running KitKat 4.4.2 version, as it needs atleast 512 MB RAM for perfect installtion.

XDA user Tof37 has come up with the first of its kind Xperia X10 AOSP Kitkat 4.4.2 ROM which has successfully booted on many users handset, though it is still pre-alpha 1 stage so it has a lot many bugs and some essential features are obviously not working.

Download Xperia X10 AOSP Kitkat 4.4.2 Evervolv Es209ra ROM

You need to unlock the bootloader on Xperia X10 before trying the ROM and if you don’t know about installing customs ROMs much then stay away from it for the time being.

Download Evervolv-Es209ra-Kitkat-alpha1-pmemversion.ftf

Below you can see a short list of features working.

GSM and Data is working at some level.
Clock, settings and launcher is working fine. ( FC on changing wallpaper ). Third party launchers are successfully installed.
Phone app dials perfectly but audio drivers seems missing so mic not working.
Phone’s browser can load sites connected to data.
Quick settings options is there.

SD card and Camera is not working.

AnTuTu benchmark was run on Xperia X10 on AOSP Kitkat 4.4.2 Evervolv Es209ra ROM and it scored 3045 points

If you still own Xperia X10 and willing to test the above mentioned KitKat ROM then you can, but remember essential phone functions are still not working so better wait for some stable release from the concerned developer. Check the source link at end of post for more info on Xperia X10 AOSP Kitkat 4.4.2 Evervolv Es209ra ROM.

Excited Xperia X10 users, let us know. Drop your comments below.

[ Source – XDA ]

Redeem 20% Discount Voucher on Walkman products via Xperia Privilege app

Sony launched Xperia Privilege app especially for Xperia smartphones users so that they can avail various Sony promotional offers running in respective region of the concerned user. Just now when we launched the app, we noticed Sony is giving a 20% discount voucher to all Xperia smartphone users in many regions of Europe on purchase of Walkman products from Sony online stores.

20% discount voucher on Walkman products is confirmed working in regions UK, Italy, France, Spain, Netherlands, Poland. It may be available in other regions of Europe also where Sony online stores are available. To avail the offer you need to open the Xperia Privilege app then tap on the concerned offer saying “Save 20% Walkman Category” to get your one time useable discount voucher.

Promotional offer starts from 10 March till 30 March 2014, so get the discount voucher if you are about to buy any Sony Walkman product. Check the Walkman products at Sony UK site.

One can use the 20% discount voucher at any time till the promotional period is live. If it is also available in other countries except the one mentioned above, do inform us.

Let us know if above mentioned offer worked for you. Drop your comments below.

Xperia Z1 Compact CyanogenMod 11 Nightlies – 4.4.2 KitKat available

CyanogenMod 11 based on android 4.4.2 KitKat was already released for Xperia Z1, Z Ultra and Z Ultra Google Play Edition a lot ago and now CyanogenMod 11 has hit Xperia Z1 Compact. Sony has already mentioned that they will be rolling android 4.4.2 KitKat for Xperia Z family and soon Xperia Z1 Compact will be getting it but if you are tired of waiting already and want to enjoy the stock android experience on your Xperia Z1 Compact here is your solution; CyanogenMod 11 Nightlies.

Xperia Z1 Compact CyanogenMod 11 Nightlies are available for download and you can test it on your device. As this is very early phase of CyanogenMod 11 ROM so experiencing bugs and other issues is natural. You need to unlock bootloader on your Xperia Z1 Compact before installing this.

We are including the latest Xperia Z1 Compact CyanogenMod 11 NightlyROM below, for other versions check the CyanogenMod 11 Amami download page. You need to flash Google Apps package separately after flashing the below mentioned ROM.

Download cm-11-20140317-NIGHTLY-amami.zip

Other stable version of Xperia Z1 Compact CyanogenMod 11 will be released later, so keep on checking the download page if you are about to install the ROM till Sony rolls android 4.4.2 KitKat officially.

Excited Xperia Z1 Compact users, let us know if you are about to test CyanogenMod 11 Nightlies on your handset. Drop your comments below

Install Xperia One Piece custom theme on Android 4.3 devices

In our custom theme post series we will be posting some of the custom themes made for Xperia Android 4.3 running devices ( rooted ), till now we have shared Xperia Robocop custom theme and Xperia Darksiders custom theme. XDA user Pangkoy08 has come up with this new Xperia One Piece custom theme based on One Piece characters.

Xperia One Piece custom theme will change your homescreen / lockscreen wallpaper, custom soft navigation keys, transparent blue color user interface, custom icons. It will work on rooted handsets only running android 4.3 with stock Xperia theme engine. If tried installing on non rooted devices then only wallpaper will change, not skin UI.

Xperia One Piece custom theme

We tested it on our Xperia Z1, it installed successfully.

Do try the below Xperia Z2 mods on your Xperia device, if you want.

Xperia Z2 Live Wallpaper 1.0.A.0.9 version for NON ROOTED devices

Install Xperia Robocop custom theme on Android 4.3 devices

Install Ironman Jarvis Boot Animation on Xperia Z1

Install Xperia Darksiders custom theme on Android 4.3 devices

Try the theme and let us know you liked it or not. Drop your comments below.

Download Xperia Z2 D6503 17.1.A.2.36 firmware ftf – 4.4.2 KitKat

Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet recently saw 17.1.A.2.36 firmware certification on PTCRB a week ago which is android 4.4.2 version, is available for download now. Previously certified firmware 17.1.A.1.2 ftf is already posted and the new apps and features ports have come up. Just now Xperia Z2 17.1.A.2.36 firmware ftf commercial and journalist version has been leaked and it works great on prototype Xperia Z2.

Sony is currently upgrading the retail android 4.4.2 firmware for Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet that’s why we are seeing so many new firmware certifications since both devices officially unveiled at MWC 2014. Below posted Xperia Z2 17.1.A.2.36 firmware ftf is not a retail firmware still it will work on all retail Xperia Z2.

[ UPDATE – 18 March ] Install Movies 6.1.A.0.18, Walkman 8.1.A.0.7, Album 5.4.A.0.24 app from Xperia Z2

Download Xperia Z2 17.1.A.2.36 firmware ftf

Download [email protected]
[ via M.Allen@UXT | XDA ]

Software info of Xperia Z2 17.1.A.2.36 firmware, you can see below.

To flash Xperia Z2 D6503 17.1.A.2.36 firmware, download the latest version of FlashTool v0.9.15.0

Download flashtool-0.9.15.0-windows.exe
[ Creator – Androxyde | FlashTool.net ]

Above posted 17.1.A.2.36 firmware ftf will not work on any device other than Xperia Z2 so don’t ask for it.

Media apps have been updated with a slight increase in the last digit of version number such as it has new Walkman 8.1.A.0.7, Album 5.4.A.0.24, Movies 6.1.A.0.18 version. Camera apps have also been updated, new AR Effect 2.0.8 app version is spotted.

Movies 6.1.A.0.18 App

Walkman 8.1.A.0.7 App

Album 5.4.A.0.24 App

We will soon post the new media apps and camera app from this new Xperia Z2 firmware. We hope Sony soon updates users on the roll out of KitKat for Xperia Z family, we will keep you updated as soon as any info comes on it.

Thanks Rimas 🙂

[ REVIEW ] Skunk Juice FG-2 Earbuds – With Magnetic Connectors

Skunk Juice is famous for making headphones and earphones with a unique patented magnetic technology that allows user to pair up more than 1 earphone with the same audio device so that audio sharing becomes easy and Skunk Juice FG-2 Earbuds is one of its kind. Skunk Juice FG-2 Earbuds is a special type of earphones pack which includes 4 earbuds allowing you to connect 2 separate earphones with the same connecting parent audio device.

Skunk Juice FG-2 Earbuds looks like usual earphone but it has magnetic connecting wires through which you connect to 3.5 mm headphone jack and a common magnetic connector allowing you to pair up more than 2 earphones. Skunk Juice FG-2 Earbuds costs $59.99, ships worldwide from US and available in white and black color.

A moment ago we posted preliminary review of Skunk Juice LS-100 Headphones and now it’s turn of Skunk Juice FG-2 Earbuds ( tested with our Xperia Z1 and compatible with other Xperia smartphones ). Let’s see what’s so special about it.

[ REVIEW ] Skunk Juice FG-2 Earbuds

Skunk Juice FG-2 Earbuds comes in a small black-green box with a magnetic flip cover.

On back side of box, product’s pictorial representation is there.

Skunk Juice FG-2 Earbuds specifications

Speaker Diameter – 10 mm
Frequency Range – 20-20K Hz
Impedance – 16 Ohms
Length of cable – 105 cm
Plug Type – 3.5 mm 10 micron Gold Plated
Sensitivity – 101 ± 4 dB

2 Skunk Juice FG-2 Earbuds pairs are present inside the box.

Inside the box there are 2 collar clips, a few white earbuds, manual, black color carrying pouch, Skunk Juice tattoos and a warranty / instructions manual.

Below you can see Skunk Juice FG-2 Earbuds in black color with white earbuds on.

A common magnetic connector is present in both Skunk Juice FG-2 Earbuds so that they can be connected to one joint magnetic connector.

Close look of joint magnetic connector of Skunk Juice FG-2 Earbuds.

Both Skunk Juice FG-2 Earbuds connected to joint magnetic connector for sharing.

Inline microphone is provided in each Skunk Juice FG-2 Earbuds.

Skunk Juice logo is embossed on each earphone.

Threaded steel like mesh grill present inside over hearing speaker.

3.5 mm headphone jack connectivity.

Magnetic connector is present at each end of 3.5 mm headphone connecting wire.

Pros

Pairs atleast 2 earphones very easily.
Inline microphone.
Sound and bass level is great.

Cons

Not much comfortable in ears.

Overall they are like normal earphones you see in market from other manufacturers but magnetic connecting wires through which you can pair more than 2 earphones pairs is simply awesome as now you don’t need a headphone jack split plug.

If you know any similar product like Skunk Juice FG-2 Earbuds which uses magnetic connecting wires, let us know. Like the above product or not, drop your comments below.

[ REVIEW ] Skunk Juice LS-100 Headphones – With Magnetic Connectors

A few days back we came across a very unique type of headphone “Skunk Juice LS-100 Headphones” which comes with a patented magnetic technology / connector allowing you to connect as many as 4 headphones so that you can share the same audio with 4 different persons. Skunk Juice has so many headphones listed on their product page and almost all comes with same magnetic connectors allowing you to make a chain of headphones for listening same audio.

Skunk Juice LS-100 Headphones are over the ear type of headphones available in white-black color combination with adjustable grip band and ear phones with inbuilt speaker ( as usual ). Skunk Juice LS-100 Headphones costs $59.99 inclusive of taxes, ships worldwide from USA. Let’s see what it has to offer us.

Today we have posted a preliminary review of Skunk Juice LS-100 Headphones, tested with our Xperia Z1 and other Sony phones, working great with all devices.

[ REVIEW ] Skunk Juice LS-100 Headphones

Skunk Juice LS-100 Headphones comes in a nice black box.

Product features and specifications mentioned on the back side of cover. Inside the box you will get 1 Skunk Juice LS-100 Headphones and two magnetic connecting cables.

Skunk Juice LS-100 Headphones Technical Specs

Speaker Diameter – 40 mm.
Frequency Range – 20-20K Hz.
Impedance – 32 Ohms.
Cable Length – 122 cm.
Plug Type – 3.5 mm Gold Plated.
Sensitivity – 114 dB

After opening the package, headphones are like this ( ear phone folded upside down ).

Below you can see the small magnetic plug connector ( 12 cm in length ) and another bigger magnetic connector cable ( 110 cm in length ). Small cable is inserted in phone’s 3.5 mm headphone jack and then its magnetic end is connected to either of the big cable’s magnetic connector end.

Magnetic connectors are provided at bottom of each ear phone of Skunk Juice LS-100 Headphones.

Adjustable Skunk Juice LS-100 Headphones, both ear phone can be moved in circular motion.

Soft rubber cushion with threaded speaker cloth. You can see the magnetic connecting wire attached to one end of ear phone.

Two magnetic connectors of both small and large connecting cable attached to each other.

Adjustable over the ear grip can be seen below in black color ( outer layer of made up of same rubber cushion which is present in ear phone ).

You can see below Skunk Juice, get hooked up tattoos.

As soon as you will plug in the Skunk Juice LS-100 Headphones in any Sony Xperia smartphone, Smart Connect app will recognize the headphones.

Adjust the headset functions which you want to enable with Skunk Juice LS-100 Headphones connectivity.

3.5 mm headphone connectivity.

Pros

High Quality Sound
Clear loud sound with perfect bass
Comfortable ear phone cushions.
Can be connected to 4 headphones at a single time to form a chain.
Foldable earphones make easy to carry them.

Cons

No inline microphone

No specific demerit we found in Skunk Juice LS-100 Headphones, as they come with magnetic connectors we will advise users not to pull the connecting wires with force to separate them, pull them gently or wire will come out of connector.

Overall Skunk Juice LS-100 Headphones are nice earphones, if you have ever used them or using any similar magnetic connector headphones then let us know. Do let us know your views regarding these headphones. Drop your comments below.

White Xperia Z2 Vs Xperia Z1 Vs Xperia Z1 Compact color contrast comparison

Sony’s latest flagship device Xperia Z2 is launched in 3 colors white, black and purple just like Xperia Z1 while Sony launched Xperia Z1 Compact in black, white, lime and pink color. White gives you elegant and clean look and obviously gets dirty before any color gets, so here found some pics of all three handsets in white color.

Below you will find pics of White Xperia Z2 Vs Xperia Z1 Vs Xperia Z1 Compact color contrast comparison and you can see the exact difference in white color contrast among three handsets. Phone’s side profile and edges shows a difference in contrast of white color, in pics it gives a silver look. Have a look and let us know your opinion.

[ Extreme Left – Xperia Z2 , Middle – Xperia Z1, Extreme Right – Z1 Compact ]

[ Top – Z1 Compact, Middle – Xperia Z1, Bottom – Xperia Z2 ]

It is clearly visible all three whites are not of same contrast, difference can be spotted among them easily.

What do you think guys, which one looks more pleasant to you. Let us know, drop your comments below.

[ via – Digi-Wo ]

Pre-Order Xperia Z2 4G from Vodafone UK and get Sony BRAVIA 32-inch TV Free

Sony has already taken pre-orders of Xperia Z2 across many regions in Europe via Sony online stores and now Vodafone UK has started taking pre-order for Xperia Z2 4G on their carrier with a nice promotional offer. Vodafone UK is giving a Sony BRAVIA 32-inch TV if your pre-order Xperia Z2 4G on their carrier, monthly plans of 4G starting from £42 per month.

Above mentioned promotional offer will run between 10 March – 9 April 2014 and will be valid only for first 3000 valid pre-orders of Xperia Z2 4G from Vodafone UK, can be redeemed only after first bill payment paid by the user. Do check the full terms and conditions of the offer before you make a choice from Vodafone UK offer page.

Check below Sony’s promotional banner for this offer.

To get your Sony BRAVIA 32-inch TV free after pre-ordering Xperia Z2 4G from Vodafone UK, you need to register on Sony TV offer website and claim your TV between 8 May – 8 July 2014, specified delivery date for TV is around 28 days on registered address.

What do you think of this offer guys, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Xperia T2 Ultra XM50h Retail Box Packaging leaked

Sony launched Xperia T2 Ultra and T2 Ultra Dual just after CES 2014 event along with Xperia E1 and E1 Dual. Xperia T2 Ultra and T2 Ultra Dual has already been launched in India via online retailers at a base price of INR 32000 i.e. $515, €375, £309 while in other regions of world it is yet to be released.

Xperia T2 Ultra Dual features dual SIM cabability, 6″ 720p HD screen, S400 SoC 1.4 GHz Quad core processor, 8 GB internal storage, 1 GB RAM and 13 MP rear cam / 1.1 MP front cam with 3000 mAh battery. A few days back we saw Sony rolling first Xperia T2 Ultra Dual 19.0.D.0.253 firmware update.

It seems now retail box packaging of Xperia T2 Ultra XM50h has been leaked. It is expected to hit China Unicom soon. Below you can see the retail box of Xperia T2 Ultra.

We will let you know as soon as Xperia T2 Ultra is globally launched though Sony has priced it a bit expensive in the regions where it has already been launched.

Planning to buy one ? Let us know, drop your comments below.

[ via – Digi-Wo ]

Sony Stereo Microphone STM10 Hands on Photos

Sony Stereo Microphone STM10 was officially unveiled at MWC 2014 with Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet. Sony Stereo Microphone STM10 is high sensitive type of audio recording device made up of aluminium frame and steel mesh; 90 degree tilt functioning is there so that you can record audio coming from any direction.

Sony Stereo Microphone STM10 Hands on Photos have arrived with a 4K sample taken from Xperia Z2 fitted with STM10 audio mic. 4K sample video has kind low voice may be due to firmware issues as Sony is still updating the firmware for official launch in market, hopefully in April.

STM10 beta recording app is also spotted whether it is official or not, can’t be said yet. 4 Audio recording quality is available under settings, the highest lossless 44kHz 16bit WAV.

Sony Stereo Microphone STM10 Hands on Photos

[ UPDATE ] We will soon upload the 4K recorded video sample.

We hope to see Sony Stereo Microphone STM10 soon available in market, it would be a good accessory for the users who like to record high quality video with good audio obviously.

Impressed ? Let us know. Drop your comments below.

[ via – Digi-Wo ]

Xperia E1 Dual 20.0.B.0.75, Xperia E1 20.0.A.1.16 firmware certified

We have recently seen Xperia E1 Dual D2104 and D2105 getting a new 20.0.B.0.74 firmware certification on PTCRB and Xperia E1 D2004 getting 20.0.A.1.12 firmware certified on PTCRB and just 2 days after dated yesterday new firmwares again are certified for Xperia E1 Dual D2114 and Xperia E1 D2004 and D2005 on PTCRB; both new firmwares are android 4.3.

Xperia E1 has been priced officially in European regions by Sony and is under coming soon tag on Sony online stores, it will soon be available at price tag of €139 in France, £159 in UK, 2 395 kr in Sweden, €199 in Spain, 599 zł in Poland, €149 in Netherlands, € 119 in Italy, €117 in Germany. A few days back Sony launched officially both Xperia E1 and Xperia E1 Dual in India and both handsets are available at Rs 9490 and Rs 10490 respectively from online retailers. ( Xperia E1 Dual is available at Rs 9990 from online retailer Infibeam ).

Check below the listing of Xperia E1 Dual D2114 20.0.B.0.75 firmware on PTCRB.

Check below the listing of Xperia E1 D2004, D2005 20.0.A.1.16 firmware on PTCRB.

It is clearly visible that Sony is now preparing firmware better day by day for the global official launch and the regions where Xperia E1 and Xperia E1 Dual have already been launched should be getting new firmware updates very soon.

Install Xperia T2 Ultra Portrait retouch 1.0.B.0.7 camera app on Xperia devices

Xperia T2 Ultra Dual saw a new 19.0.D.0.253 firmware update rolling recently as its 19.0.D.0.253 firmware ftf is available for download, developers have started porting apps from it. Portrait retouch is one of the camera app present in Xperia T2 Ultra which is absent from whole Xperia Z family camera app still. Portrait retouch app allows you to style your pic in many different ways.

Portrait retouch 1.0.B.0.7 camera app has been ported by XDA dev xperiaz2 ( Ash ) and Levered for all Xperia devices running android 4.1+, rooted and custom recovery installed. Portrait retouch 1.0.B.0.7 with smooth experience has been successfully tested on Xperia Z1, ZR, Z, ZL, Z1 Compact, Z Ultra, P, V , L, M, TX and should work on all devices running Sony Social Smart Camera app.

Instructions : Download the Portrait retouch 1.0.B.0.7 camera app zip file from below link, it contains two files SelfPortrait.apk and SomcChinaPhotoEditor.apk, either flash the zip file via recovery or push both apps in system/app folder and set permissions > rw- r– r– > reboot.

Download Portrait retouch 1.0.B.0.7 app

Download PortraitRetouch.zip

Download Self Potrait.zip

Below you can see Portrait retouch 1.0.B.0.7 camera app preview.

Do try this Portrait retouch 1.0.B.0.7 camera app on your Xperia handset and let us know if it worked or not. Drop your comments below.

Xperia Z1 14.2.A.1.144 firmware rolled on Movistar carrier in Spain

Android 4.3 14.2.A.1.144 firmware update was recently certified for Xperia Z1, Z Ultra and Z1 Compact and was expected a carrier based update only just like 14.2.A.1.142 firmware update which rolled on Deutsche Telekom carrier only for Xperia Z1. Just now 14.2.A.1.144 firmware update is confirmed rolling on Xperia Z1 C6903 on Movistar carrier in Spain only for the time being, not spotted on Xperia Z1 C6902.

14.2.A.1.144 firmware update hit the Xperia Z1 Customization 1276-8653_R10B and the concerned 14.2.A.1.144 firmware ftf is now available for flashing. It seems only a big fixing carrier update with some minor changes only. Check the firmware ftf below.

Download Xperia Z1 C6903 14.2.A.1.144 firmware ftf

Do not cross flash it on regular Xperia Z1 variants as carrier updates normally have some carrier related apps and you may have issues in getting future updates.

Download C6903_14.2.A.1.144_Movistar ES_1276-8653_R10B.ftf
[ via – XDA user IaguCool ]

Below is a screenshot from update checker app confirming the update presence.

There is no confirmed news regarding roll out of KitKat update from Sony yet as mid March has already arrived.

If any other user has got this 14.2.A.1.144 firmware update on their Xperia Z1 then let us know. Drop your comments below with the changes you noticed.

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