Sony Movies 7.1.A.0.4, Video Unlimited 12.1.B.0.5 update

New update to Sony media apps Movies and Video Unlimited is rolling via OTA. Movies app gets updated to 7.1.A.0.4 version from 7.0.A.0.8 and Video Unlimited app gets updated to 12.1.B.0.5 version from 12.1.A.1.1. Update is confirmed rolling on Xperia Z1, Z2, Z, ZL, ZR, M2 and other android 4.4.2 running handsets.

Movie 7.1.A.0.4 app is a 18.6 MB update, introduces new icons in the pull-out menu to make it easier for you to identify folders, improved application stability and performance. Video Unlimited 12.1.B.0.5 app is a 9.7 MB update introduces faster and enhanced menu navigation with easily accessed pull-out menu, overall color and layout improvement.

Sony Movies 7.1.A.0.4 app

Download Sony Movies 7.1.A.0.4 app from below link. Works with android 4.2+ jelly bean devices. No root needed.

Download SemcVideo.apk

Video Unlimited 12.1.B.0.5 app

Download Sony Video Unlimited 12.1.B.0.5 from below link. Works with android 4.2+ jelly bean devices. No root needed.

Download com.sony.snei.vu-1.apk

Let us know if you find any major changes in new updated media apps. Drop your comments below.

Thanks Aman for screenshot!

S801 2.5 GHz D580x Xperia Z3 compact specifications leaked

A few days back we saw alleged pics of a white Xperia Z3 besides a black Xperia Z3 Compact and now some solid confirmation on the existence of Xperia Z3 Compact has surfaced. XDA legendary developer DooMLoRD who is famous for leaking firmware build before release and reliable info of unannounced Xperia devices has shared a word on Twitter about Xperia Z3 Compact.

DooMLoRD says Xperia Z3 Compact will feature MSM8974AC Pro Snapdragon 801 2.5 GHz quad core processor packed in 4.5″ 720p screen display with Adreno 330 GPU, 2 GB RAM, 20.7 MP rear cam and a 2.1 MP front cam. He has also posted a sneakpeak of about phone details of Xperia Z3 Compact.

[ UPDATE – 3 July ] Sony D6653 Xperia Z3 about phone screenshot leaked with S801 processor

Xperia Z3 Compact

Check out the tweet made by DooMLoRD below.

SneakPeak of Z3 mini/compact: D580x 4.5″ scrn, S801 2.5 GHz, Adreno 330, 2GB RAM, 20.7 MP rear cam, 2.1 MP front cam pic.twitter.com/8pv5rdpS81

— DooMLoRD (@DooMLoRD_XDA) July 2, 2014

Xperia Z3 Compact model number is expected as Sony D580X, it is spotted running android 4.4.2 version with 23.0.x.x.xxx firmware.

Follow the below link to see alleged pics of Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact.

Are these Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 Compact leaked photos ?

We don’t see much difference in specifications of Xperia Z1 Compact and Xperia Z3 Compact besides an upgraded processor and screen size.

What do you think guys impressed by the Xperia Z3 Compact specifications, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Install Xperia FIFA country themes Australia, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Ghana, Nigeria, Uruguay, Costa Rica

Xperia theme maker Studio No 7 recently released Xperia FIFA country themes of many nations like England , Spain, Brazil, Portugal, Croatia, Germany, Russia, Poland, China, France, Japan, Argentina, Holland, Italy, India , USA, Iran, Turkey, Albania, Schweiz, Saudi Arabia, Bosnia, Algeria Themes.

Now Studio No. 7 has come up with a few more Xperia FIFA country themes of nations viz. Australia, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Ghana, Nigeria, Uruguay, Costa Rica. As usual they are compatible with android 4.3 and android 4.4 running Xperia devices. You get customized navigation buttons, home screen and lockscreen wallpapers. No root needed. Some are paid themes and some are free.

Australia Theme for Xperia

Download Xperia Australia Theme from below link.

Colombia Theme for Xperia

Download Xperia Australia Theme from below link.

Ecuador Theme for Xperia

Download Xperia Ecuador Theme from below link.

Mexico Theme for Xperia

Download Xperia Mexico Theme from below link.

Ghana Theme for Xperia

Download Xperia Ghana Theme from below link.

Nigeria Theme for Xperia

Download Xperia Nigeria Theme from below link.

Costa Rica Theme for Xperia

Download Xperia Costa Rica Theme from below link.

Uruguay Theme for Xperia

Download Xperia Uruguay Theme from below link.

Install your favorite Xperia FIFA country themes on your device and let us know if there is any issue. Drop your comments below with your favorite theme.

Hands on Purple Sony STH30 Stereo Headset unboxing – IP57 certified

Sony recently put STH30 Stereo Headset on sale which is a IP57 certified headset, launched along with Xperia Z2 Tablet and Xperia Z2. It can be connected to all types of smartphones, tablet etc with 3.5mm headphone jack. It features advanced 9.2 mm dynamic earphone speakers available in 3 colors white, black and purple.

Sony STH30 Stereo Headset comes with inline button with calling accept/reject button and music listening play/pause/forward/back functions. It is one of the few headsets available in market which are water proof so you might want to take a look at them if you are looking for an additional accessory for your device. We have brought today some hands on Sony STH30 Stereo Headset unboxing pics. Sony STH30 headsets are priced around at $42 in market.

Sony STH30 Stereo Headset Unboxing

Check the beautiful purple Sony STH30 Stereo Headset hands on pics.

Liked the Sony STH30 Stereo Headset, let us know. Drop your comments below.

via – Digi-Wo

Install Xperia Themes SciFi II, Poker, Panda, Polygon, Cutout, TechWorld, RainGlow, Katty, Manga Music

Yesterday we saw Xperia theme maker The Green” releasing 6 Xperia themes on Play Store viz. Spectrum, Tropical, Squared, Tiny World, Foody, Forest and now 9 more Xperia themes have been released viz. SciFi II, Poker, Panda, Polygon, Cutout, TechWorld, RainGlow, Katty, Manga Music; all are paid themes.

Above mentioned Xperia themes are compatible with Xperia devices running android 4.3 and android 4.4 version and ROMs having support of Xperia theme engine. No root needed to install themes, just download from Play Store and install. You get customized homescreen, lockscreen wallpapers, navigation buttons and status bar.

Xperia Theme SciFi II

Download Xperia Theme SciFi II from below link.

Xperia Theme Poker

Download Xperia Theme Poker from below link.

Xperia Theme Panda

Download Xperia Theme Panda from below link.

Xperia Theme Ploygon

Download Xperia Theme Polygon from below link.

Xperia Theme Cutout

Download Xperia Theme Cutout from below link.

Xperia Theme TechWorld

Download Xperia Theme TechWorld from below link.

Xperia Theme RainGlow

Download Xperia Theme RainGlow from below link.

Xperia Theme Katty

Download Xperia Theme Katty from below link.

Xperia Theme Manga Music

Download Xperia Theme Manga Music from below link.

Download above themes and let us know if you liked them. Please do not ask for paid apps apk from us, we do not share warez. Drop your comments below.

Install 14.4.A.0.108 firmware deodex patch on Xperia Z1

We hope all Xperia Z1 users have already updated to android 4.4.4 14.4.A.0.108 firmware update already if you haven’t do it. If you are waiting for PC Companion update notification, well then you can flash the 14.4.A.0.108 firmware ftf on your device. It doesn’t require rooting.

Download 14.4.A.0.108 firmware ftf for Xperia Z1 from here. Flashing firmware steps here. Once you are done now you have too root your device. To Root Xperia Z1 on 14.4.A.0.108 firmware, follow the steps given here. Once you are rooted now let’s install custom recovery.

How to Install Recovery on Xperia Z1

Follow the below mentioned steps are your own risk, you may get bootloop error if not performed cautiously. Do check the source links for more clarification. Below mentioned files are for Xperia Z1 only, do not try them on Z Ultra or Z1 Compact.

For locked bootloaders. You will get dual recovery installed. To know more about installing recovery, check here.

Download below mentioned recovery installed zip file and extract it on your PC.

Download Z1-lockeddualrecovery2.7.132-BETA.installer.zip

Enable USB Debugging on your phone and connect it to PC.

After extracting above file, click on Install.bat to run the program. Follow the on screen instructions and recovery will be installed soon.

Flash 14.4.A.0.108 firmware deodex patch on Xperia Z1

Download 14.4.A.0.108 firmware deodex patch for Xperia Z1 from below.

Download Z1-4.4.4-108-deodex.zip

Copy the above zip file on your phone and reboot in recovery.
Flash the above download zip file in recovery.
Wipe cache and dalvik cache.
Reboot system.

Now you have got stock 14.4.A.0.108 firmware deodex ROM on your Xperia Z1 and now you can try all mods which require deodex ROM.

Let us know if you face any issues in above mentioned steps. Drop your comments below.

Source – [NUT], XDA

Root 14.4.A.0.108 firmware on Xperia Z1, Z Ultra, Z1 Compact

Sony has officially updated Xperia Z1, Z Ultra and Z1 Compact on android 4.4.4 14.4.A.0.108 firmware a few days back which brought some security enhancement, more smooth UI and firmware, some new apps like Whats New app available now. If you are looking to Root 14.4.A.0.108 firmware, follow the below mentioned tutorial.

You must be running 14.4.A.0.108 firmware on your handset. Kindly keep in mind root voids warranty so in case you are wishing to get it back after rooting you need to flash back the original firmware either by FlashTool or PC Companion/SUS. We have tested the below rooting method on our Xperia Z1 and it works fine.

How to Root 14.4.A.0.108 firmware

Tested Devices: Android 4.4.4 running Xperia Z1 C6903/C6906/C6902/C6943/SO-01F, Z Ultra C6802/C6806/C6833, Z1 Compact – D5503, SO-02F. Android 4.2.2 running Xperia Z2 D6503/SO-03F, Xperia Z2 Tablet SGP511/SGP512/SGP521, Xperia Z C6603/C6602, Xperia Tablet Z SGP311, Xperia ZL2 SOL25, ZR C5502, A2 SO-04F and many more.

Download 14.4.A.0.108 firmware ftf – Do so if you are non on android 4.4.4

Download Xperia Z1, Z Ultra 14.4.A.0.108 firmware ftf

Download Xperia Z1 14.4.A.0.108 firmware ftf

Pre-requisites

Enable USB Debugging on your device. To do so, go to Developer settings > Enable USB Debugging. If your phone don’t have developer settings option, tap on your build number 5 times to get.
Enable Unknown Sources option. To do so, go to Settings > Security > Enable unknown sources option.
Connect your phone to PC and let adb drives install.

Steps

Download “Easy Root Tool” version V8 from below.

Download EasyRootTool v8.zip

Connect your phone to PC and extract the above file on PC. You will get 3 files as shown below.

Click on Install.bat to run and follow the on screen instructions.

Tap on “make it rain” button on phone when asked to do so.
Your phone is rooted now, check the on screen instructions on your PC. Your phone will not reboot.

Now you have got root 14.4.A.0.108 firmware.

Download the Root Checker app from Play Store to verify for root access. Download latest version of Super User app on your device. Update binaries on your device via Super User app if asked to do so ( choose normal mode only ).

Root your devices now and let us know if the above method worked for your or not. If in doubts, drop your comments below.

Source – XDA

16 GB 4G Xperia Z2 Tablet launched in India for Rs 49990

Earlier today we posted that Xperia Z2 Tablet has been listed on Sony Mobile India tablet’s page and now Sony has officially launched Xperia Z2 Tablet in India for Rs 49990 i.e. $832 ( exactly the same price we predicted ). Sony has launched 16 GB, 4G LTE + Wi-Fi SGP521 variant of Xperia Z2 Tablet in black color as per the info present on Sony India site.

Xperia Z2 Tablet features 10.1″ FHD Triluminos display with live color LED, Snapdragon 801 SoC MSM8974AB 2.3 GHz quad core processor with 3 GB RAM, Adreno 330 GPU, 6.4mm thick and weighs around 426g for Wi-Fi/439g for LTE model which Sony has tagged as ‘world’s slimmest and lightest waterproof tablet’ so far. Sony is shipping Xperia Z2 Tablet in India with 6 months accidental warranty, unfortunately no freebies are given with it like Xperia Z2 users got Sony Smart Band SWR10.

Below you can see the listing of Xperia Z2 Tablet on Sony India site.

Fortunately Xperia Z2 Tablet is available for purchase in India from online retailers Infibeam and Flipkart.

Buy Xperia Z2 Tablet from Infibeam

Xperia Z2 Tablet is available from Infibeam at Rs 49990. Only Black Color model is available, free shipping.

Buy Xperia Z2 from Flipkart

Flipkart has listed Xperia Z2 Tablet for Rs 48999 but it is currently out of the stock.

We will keep you posted as soon as Xperia Z2 Tablet hits other stories in India for purchase.

Are you going to buy it ? Let us know. Drop your comments below.

How to move apps to system folder and set permissions rw r r ?

It has come to our notice that whenever we post any apps or mods for rooted devices, many users ask us how to mow apps to system folder and set correct permissions as rw- r– r–. Well today we have prepared a detailed tutorial on this topic. You need root on your device before you can transfer apps to system folder and set correct permissions.

Download Root Explorer app from Google Play and install it. Open the app and grant SU permissions to it ( for this Super User app must be installed on your device, do it if not installed from here ). Below described tutorial should work on all devices including Xperia handsets and other manufacture devices.

How to move apps to system folder ?

Kindly make sure if you do this wrong you will end up getting bootloop and then you may need to install firmware again, so keep a back up of your firmware and data saved. Follow the below guide for noob’s.

Let’s say you have some .apk file like a Xperia Theme which you want to install on your device. So we need to move it system/app folder of our device.

Save the app or .apk file which is to be move to system folder on your device either inside “internal storage” or “SD Card“.
Open the app, you will be asked to grant SU permissions to it. Grant permissions to it.

Now go to “sdcard or sdcard1 or storage folder” wherever you saved your .apk file. Suppose it is in storage folder.

Now go to emulated > 0 > and tap the folder where your file is saved : Suppose it is in download folder.

Copy the .apk file ( hold on to app and copy it ).

IMPORTANT STEP: Now go back to home screen of explorer and open system folder. Tap on button “Mount R/W” and it will change to “Mount R/O” and then paste the app here.

Now hold on to .apk file and tap on permissions option.

You need to tap on options as shown below. We have pasted two pics ( before and after permissions ).

Now after changing permissions to rw- r– r–, copy the app and move it to “app” folder under system/app.
Reboot your device and it is done.

As we moved a Xperia Theme .apk file to system/app folder, you can find the same theme in Settings > Personalization > Themes > Pre installed themes.

Do above steps correctly and you can move anything to system/app, system/lib folder as asked in requirement for your app.

Let us know if it helped you. Drop your comments below if you are facing any trouble in moving app to system folders.

Xperia Z2 Tablet coming to India, listed on Sony India page

Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet has already been launched in many regions of the world and now it is coming to India. Sony launched Xperia Z2 in India a month back and now it seems soon we will see Xperia Z2 Tablet getting released in India. Sony has listed Xperia Z2 Tablet under tablets page on their official website.

[ UPDATE – 1 July ] 16 GB 4G Xperia Z2 Tablet launched in India for Rs 49990

Xperia Z2 Tablet coming to India

Below you can see the listing of Xperia Z2 Tablet on Sony Mobile India page.

Xperia Z2 Tablet price in India is expected at price tag of Rs 49990 i.e. $831 possibly with freebies Sony Smart Band SWR10 and 6 months accidental insurance.

Are you excited guys about Xperia Z2 Tablet in India ? Looking to buy it or you have another tablet in mind, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Are these Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 Compact leaked photos ?

Sony came up with Xperia Z2 at MWC 2014 and Xperia Z1 Compact at CES 2014 but now it seems Xperia Z2 Compact was never a real deal as some alleged photos of Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact are spotted. A close up of so called white Xperia Z3 and a black Xperia Z3 Compact besides it are seen in the pic, courtesy of Digi-Wo, having a good record of leaking Xperia handsets.

As per the rumored specifications of Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact, both are expected to run on Snapdragon 801 processor, 3 GB RAM and 1080p display screen. Take these rumored specifications and below posted images with a pinch of salt as no confirmation on authenticity of pics is there.

[ UPDATE – 3 July ] S801 2.5 GHz D580x Xperia Z3 compact specifications leaked

[ UPDATE – 3 July ] Sony D6653 Xperia Z3 about phone screenshot leaked with S801 processor

Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 Compact Photos

By looking at below pic you can see whole white colored panel on white Xperia Z3 which if came true will be seen for the first time in a flagship device from Sony. Side bezels are also very less but you can see top and bottom bezels are as usual huge. Hearing speaker and microphone is seen on top, bottom bezels respectively. Signature Omni-Balance design is still there whereas Sony said that they will bring a new design in next flagship model.

Xperia Z3 in White

Xperia Z3 Compact in Black

In below pic you can see black Xperia Z3 Compact besides Xperia Z3 ( in white ). It seems the same design is adopted in both handsets.

Checking above pics it looks the design is very much similar to Xperia T3 ( launched recently ). We are not expecting any flagship devices from Sony till September ( IFA 2014 event ) and yes H2 2014 flagship device has to come sure as per Sony’s policy of two flagship models per year.

We are expecting Xperia Z3 from Sony but a Z3 Compact will be great if it comes. What do you think guys about Xperia Z3 Compact. Drop your comments below.

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Sony Movies 7.1.A.0.4 app

Video Unlimited 12.1.B.0.5 app

Xperia Z3 Compact

Australia Theme for Xperia

Colombia Theme for Xperia

Ecuador Theme for Xperia

Mexico Theme for Xperia

Ghana Theme for Xperia

Nigeria Theme for Xperia

Costa Rica Theme for Xperia

Uruguay Theme for Xperia

Sony STH30 Stereo Headset Unboxing

Xperia Theme SciFi II

Xperia Theme Poker

Xperia Theme Panda

Xperia Theme Ploygon

Xperia Theme Cutout

Xperia Theme TechWorld

Xperia Theme RainGlow

Xperia Theme Katty

Xperia Theme Manga Music

How to Root 14.4.A.0.108 firmware

Buy Xperia Z2 Tablet from Infibeam

Buy Xperia Z2 from Flipkart

How to move apps to system folder ?

Xperia Z2 Tablet coming to India

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