Install Xperia Aurora Blue & Green Material Design Themes

Sony has officially rolled Android 5.0.2 Lollipop on Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z2 series though only in limited regions. With Android Lollipop update, material design UI has been implemented and new Xperia Themes are available now along with Xperia wallpapers.

Xperia Theme maker Mixa Dj has released his new set of Xperia themes exclusively for Xperia devices running Android 5.0+ Lollipop (working on non-rooted devices also) only with material design UI. Earlier we have seen Xperia Flat Themes, Xperia Dot themes & Xperia Minimal Themes from the same theme maker.

Xperia Aurora Blue Theme

Download Xperia Aurora Blue Theme apk from below link.

Xperia Aurora Green Theme

Download Xperia Aurora Green Theme apk from below link.

More theme colors will be added soon.

Like the themes, let us know. Drop your comments below.

via – XDA

Sony Mobile France teases a new Xperia coming tomorrow

Sony Mobile France has just teased a new Xperia smartphone which is coming tomorrow morning. In a tweet made by Sony Mobile France, it says, “Une éclipse solaire aura lieu demain matin. Nous sommes déjà prêts… et vous ?” which translates to “A solar eclipse will take place tomorrow morning. We are already ready… and you?”

It can’t be said right now which Xperia smartphone they are referring to. Recently we saw Xperia Cosmo in alleged leaked with 5 MP front cam (along with LED flash), could it be Xperia Cosmos then (or is it Xperia C4?).

No specific info about the device has been revealed yet except its arrival date i.e. tomorrow morning. By looking at the pic. it seems a 5″+ display device.

[ UPDATE ] It seems it was just a hoax only. Sony Mobile GB has posted a picture of Xperia Z3, where they wanted users to take the pic of the solar eclipse happening through Xperia Z3.

New Xperia coming

Below you can see the pic recently tweeted by Sony Xperia France.

Below you can see the tweet made by Sony Xperia France.

Une éclipse solaire aura lieu demain matin. Nous sommes déjà prêts… et vous ? pic.twitter.com/mgCwSeWOyt

— Sony Xperia FR (@SonyXperiaFR) March 19, 2015

At MWC 2015 Sony said they are doing good with the Xperia Z3 in market so not launching Xperia Z4 for the time being so expecting Xperia Z4 at this stage don’t make sense but if it is Xperia Z4 then it would be a pleasant surprise.

What do you think guys, which Xperia smartphone it is? Drop your comments below.

Sony Album 7.0.A.0.26 app available on Play Store

Sony has put its Album app on Play Store today, moving it new 7.0.A.0.26 version from older 7.0.A.0.24 version. Album 7.0.A.0.26 app is now available for Beta testing from Sony Album Beta user community. Though Sony Album 7.0.A.0.26 app is compatible with Android 4.2+ but many Xperia users running Android 4.4.4 are not able to download it from Play Store.

Album 7.0.A.0.26 app brings some minor bug fixing and performance enhancement with the update. Sony Album app is already on material design UI.

Album 7.0.A.0.26 app

Download Album 7.0.A.0.26 app from below Play Store link.

[ UPDATE ] Sony Album 7.1.A.0.12 app available for download to Beta testing users.

If Play Store shows app is not compatible with your handset, don’t worry, it is showing same on our Xperia Z2 also.

If you are unable to download it from Play Store, use the below link to download Album 7.0.A.0.26 apk.

Download SemcAlbum.apk

If you are facing any bugs in this Album app, kindly report. Drop your comments below.

Thanks for the tip, XperiaViet, Ben DL!

Xperia J1 Compact launched in Japan with Snapdragon 800 & 4.3″ 720p display

Sony has launched a new Xperia smartphone exclusively for Japanese market i.e. Xperia J1 Compact (Model Number – D5788). In terms of specifications, it is very similar to Xperia Z1 Compact launched globally. It features 4.3″ 720p display, 2.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor, GPU Adreno 330, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage.

Striking feature of Xperia J1 Compact is that it is unlocked already so can be used with any carrier. It also features 20.7 MP rear cam (G Lens), 2300 mAh embedded battery, IP68 certification and 128 × 65 × 9.7 mm in dimensions weighing 138 grams.

Xperia J1 Compact

Xperia J1 Compact comes with Android 4.4 KitKat out of the box though Sony launched Xperia M4 Aqua and Xperia Z4 Tablet with Android 5.0.2 Lollipop at MWC 2015.

Xperia J1 Compact pre-orders will start by 27 March 2015 and is expected to be available by 20 April 2015. Xperia J1 Compact is expected to be available at price 55,000 yen/$456 (excluding taxes).

Pricing of Xperia J1 Compact seems very reasonable if we compare it to the price of Xperia Z1 Compact initially when it was launched (at higher price.) Xperia J1 Compact is nothing but an affordable compact device with good specifications.

Source – Sony Japan (1, 2), Thanks for the tip, Sanjaya!

Xperia E4 Dual SIM launched for Rs 12190 in India

Sony’s 1st device for year 2015 Xperia E4 Dual, is launched in India for Rs 12190/$194.5 today. Only the Dual SIM variant of Xperia E4 is launched, in white and black color. Xperia E4 Dual MRP is Rs 12490 while it is available for best buy Rs 12190 from Sony Xperia stores in India.

Xperia E4 Dual features 5″ qHD IPS display 540 x 960 resolution packed inside a 137 x 75 x 10.5 mm frame, powered by MediaTek MT6582 chipset 1.3 GHz quad core, Mali-400MP2 GPU with Android 4.4 KitKat out of the box (as mentioned on Sony India site).

Xperia E4 Dual SIM

From today onwards you will be able to purchase Xperia E4 Dual SIM in India (3g version only).

Xperia E4 features 5 MP rear camera, 2 MP front cam, 8 GB internal storage ( No microSD card slot ) with 1 GB RAM and a 2300 mAh battery ( embedded ). Sony is branding the device as it can live up to 2 days battery life. It weighs 144 grams.

Xperia E4 Dual SIM is available at Flipkart India for Rs 12190 (out of stock at the moment).

Xperia E4 Dual is available at InfiBeam India for Rs 11605, you will get additional 6% off (use coupon – WOWELECTRONIX6)

Xperia E4g will also be launched in India, hopefully before March end.

Are you looking to purchase Sony Xperia E4 Dual, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Install Xperia Halla Lollipop Theme for Android 5.0.2 devices

Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update is finally available on Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact, Z3 Tablet Compact and Xperia Z2 & Xperia Z2 Tablet in form of 23.1.A.0.690 firmware. Sony brought new material design UI, new Xperia Themes and wallpapers with the update.

Now Lollipop update has been released so we can expect new Xperia Themes to come out and one of the first Xperia Theme for only Android 5.0+ Lollipop users has finally come out i.e. Xperia Halla Lollipop Theme from theme maker FNPROJECT.

Xperia Halla Lollipop Theme

Download Xperia Halla Lollipop+ Theme from below posted Play Store link. It is only compatible with Xperia devices running Android 5.0+. No root needed & follows material design UI.

Like the theme, let us know. Drop your comments below.

How to get root on Xperia Z2 23.1.A.0.690 firmware – Android 5.0.2 Lollipop

Sony is finally done with rolling first script of Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update on Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet in Baltic and Nordic regions for the LTE variants. While many regions and HSPA+ variants of the device has not got the update yet, we are still waiting for the second script of Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update to roll out quickly.

Meanwhile, if you have updated your Xperia Z2 D6503 on Lollipop 23.1.A.0.690 firmware and looking for the root, then now a method to access root on 23.1.A.0.690 firmware is available.

Root on Xperia Z2 23.1.A.0.690 firmware

To get root on 23.1.A.0.690 firmware, you must have already custom recovery installed on your Xperia Z2 running Android 4.4 KitKat.

Below posted pre-rooted flashable zip of 23.1.A.0.690 firmware works on both locked and unlocked bootloader handsets. It doesn’t have any working recovery installed yet (firmware is from Baltic region). Make a backup of your data before proceeding.

To Download D6503_Customized BAL_1282-…XZDR2.8.3.zip

[ Copy paste the full link text given below in address bar ] https://mega.co.nz/#!RI93CZ6T!5wc4wWQpsur5iEuFuPjsUmGaXsfPwqibv64qfXK KDLw

Flashing Instruction: Flash the above zip file in recovery, wiping all data.

NOTE for D6502 users: All those D6502 users who have flashed above zip file, kindly flash the below-mentioned file which contains “d6502 working baseband”.

Flash this zip file just after you have flashed the above-posted ROM zip file.

Download 6502_Baseband_V2.zip

It is found that image enhancement files are missing from the Xperia Z2 Android 5.0.2 Lollipop 23.1.A.0.690 firmware so X-Reality and Super Vivid Mode are not working, so in order to fix this problem, check out the fix given below.

How to fix issue of Image enhancement files missing from Xperia Z2 Lollipop 23.1.A.0.690 firmware ?

Once Sony rolls Android 5.0.2 Lollipop on D6502, we will update the firmware ftf files.

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z3 Compact users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z3 Compact 23.1.A.0.690 firmware Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update rolling

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z3 users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z3 23.1.A.0.690 firmware Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update rolling

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z2 users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z2 23.1.A.0.690 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z2 Tablet users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z2 Tablet 23.1.A.0.690 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact 23.1.A.0.690 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update

If you have already got the Lollipop update, let us know your views. Drop your comments below.

via – XDA (Rooted zip by niaboc79, D6502 Baseband zip by adyscorpius)

Image enhancement files missing from Xperia Z2 Lollipop 23.1.A.0.690 firmware

Sony rolled Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update on Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet today with lots of new features and redesigned UI. It seems image enhancement files are missing from Xperia Z2 Lollipop 23.1.A.0.690 firmware, as reported by XDA recog. dev niaboc79.

It is weird how come Sony miss them, well they are needed for X-Reality Engine and Super-Vivid mode to work properly. Check in your Sony Album app, whether it is working or not.

How to enable Image enhancement in Xperia Z2 Lollipop update ?

Download the Image enhancement fix file from below link. You need rooted Xperia Z2 on Lollipop to install this fix. It is not a flashable zip file.

After downloading the above file, extract them into /system. (there should be in total 4 files)
Set rw- r– r– permissions for all 4 files.
Now move files to system/etc folder and reboot.

Check the images below with no image enhancement, X-Reality On, Vivid mode on respectively.

Let us know if it works on your device or not. Drop your comments below.

Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact 23.1.A.0.690 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update

Today Sony rolled Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update on Xperia Z2, Xperia Z2 Tablet & Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact and yesterday we saw the same update rolling on Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact in form of 23.1.A.0.690 firmware build.

Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update on Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact is confirmed first in Baltic and Nordic regions, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway. Other regions of the world haven’t reported the update yet.

Xperia Z3 Tablet Android 5.0.2 Update

Check out the about phone screenshot of Lollipop update on Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact.

[ UPDATE ] How to download Lollipop firmware via XperiFirm Tool?

[ UPDATE ] How to flash Xperia Z2/Z3 Lollipop 23.1.A.0.690 ftf using Flashtool Manually ?

Download Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact 23.1.A.0.690 firmware ftf

Use the below link to download 23.1.A.0.690 ftf and flash using Xperia Flash Tool (check this link for flashing instructions). It is not available in India yet.

For Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact SGP611 16GB Wi-Fi

Download SGP611_23.1.A.0.690_SGP611_Customized NCB.ftf
[ by Xenn0X ]

For Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact SGP612 32GB Wi-Fi

Download SGP612_23.1.A.0.690_Generic.ftf
[ by Sean09 ]

Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact Android 5.0.2 Lollipop 23.1.A.0.690 firmware changelog

Material Design UI.
New Xperia Themes and wallpapers.
White system UI.
Updated Sony Media apps with material design UI.
ART runtime.
New Quick settings.
New Notification screen with an option to see on lock screen.
New navigation keys.
Multi-user profile and guest mode.
Move apps to SD card feature.

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z3 Compact users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z3 Compact 23.1.A.0.690 firmware Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update rolling

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z3 users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z3 23.1.A.0.690 firmware Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update rolling

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z2 users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z2 23.1.A.0.690 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z2 Tablet users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z2 Tablet 23.1.A.0.690 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update

We will keep you updated once more info comes in for global release of the update. Drop your comments below.

Image Credits: Jiyeon90

Install Xperia Z3 Lollipop Live Wallpaper with new lock screen effect

Sony has started rolling Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update on Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 Compact, Z3 Tabelt Compact, Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet in form of 23.1.A.0.690 firmware build and many regions have already got it. As expected Lollipop firmware ftf are out now and Lollipop mods have started coming out.

Today we are sharing Xperia Z3 Lollipop Live Wallpaper with new lock screen effect visible on home screen also. It works on non rooted Xperia device running Android 4.4.4 (tested on our Xperia Z2). Compatibility with Android 4.3 unknown yet.

Xperia Z3 Lollipop Live Wallpaper

Download Xperia Z3 Lollipop Live Wallpaper version 2.1.A.0.19 apk from below link and install normally.

Like the new lock screen effect, let us know. Drop your comments below.

via – XDA (by JanM RS)

Xperia Z2 Tablet 23.1.A.0.690 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update

Sony has officially rolled Android 5.0.2 Lollipop today on Xperia “Z2” series and now both Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet (Wi-Fi/LTE) are on Android 5.0.2 version. A day before Sony rolled Android 5.0.2 update on Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 Compact and Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact.

Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update is so far confirmed in Baltics and Nodric regions, Sweden, Norway and Denmark and Sony mentions it as “first script” of Lollipop update. Update is confirmed on both LTE and Wi-Fi varaints of Xperia Z2 Tablet.

Xperia Z2 Tablet Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update

Check out the availaibilty of Android 5.0.2 Lollipop in various regions on Xperia Z2 Tablet via XperiFirm software.

[ UPDATE ] How to download Lollipop firmware via XperiFirm Tool?

[ UPDATE ] How to flash Xperia Z2/Z3 Lollipop 23.1.A.0.690 ftf using Flashtool Manually ?

Download Xperia Z2 Tablet 23.1.A.0.690 firmware ftf

Use the below link to download 23.1.A.0.690 ftf and flash using Xperia Flash Tool (check this link for flashing instructions). It is not available in India yet.

For Xperia Z2 Tablet SGP521 – Baltic Generic

Download SGP521_23.1.A.0.690_Baltic Generic.ftf
[ by Bird40 ]

For Xperia Z2 Tablet SGP511 – Customized NCB

Download SGP511_1281-8175_23.1.A.0.690_CustomizedNCB.ftf
[ by Bird40 ]

Pre-Rooted Xperia Z2 Tablet 23.1.A.0.690 Flashable Zip

Instructions:

Download zip file from below.
Copy downloaded zip file on SD card.
Now go to recovery.
Factory reset your device (recommended).
Install the zip file and reboot your device.

For Xperia Z2 Tablet SGP511

Download Flashable_SGP511_23.1.A.0.69…_1281-8175.zip
[by kulvertti ]

For Xperia Z2 Tablet SGP521

Download SGP521_23.1.A.0.690_Baltic Generic_flashable.zip
[by Bird40 ]

Xperia Z2 Tablet Android 5.0.2 Lollipop 23.1.A.0.690 firmware changelog

Material Design UI.
New Xperia Themes and wallpapers.
White system UI.
Updated Sony Media apps with material design UI.
ART runtime.
New Quick settings.
New Notification screen with an option to see on lock screen.
New navigation keys.
Multi-user profile and guest mode.
Move apps to SD card feature.

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z3 Compact users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z3 Compact 23.1.A.0.690 firmware Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update rolling

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z3 users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z3 23.1.A.0.690 firmware Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update rolling

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z2 users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z2 23.1.A.0.690 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update

We will keep you updated once other regions also start getting Android Lollipop update.

via – XDA, (Special thanks to Bird40) | Image Credits: kulvertti

Xperia Z4 Official Internal renders pics leaked – No magnetic charging pins seen

Yesterday Sony Xperia Z4 front display pic leaked online with which we also came to know about the dimensions of Xperia Z4. Courtesy of @OnLeaks, 4 official pics of Xperia Z4 internal renders have been leaked which clearly shows the full profile of the device.

Xperia Z4 features stereo speakers exactly like Xperia Z2 at the same place while there is no flap/port on the left side of the device, which was earlier confirmed by leaked Xperia Z4 frame also.

Xperia Z4 Official Internal renders

As you can see in the pic below, Xperia Z4 will feature an open capless USB port (waterproof) just like Xperia M4 Aqua has. Xperia Z4 is 146.3 x 71.9 x 7.2mm in dimensions, Omni-Balance design.

There is only one flap on the left side which means SIM card and SD card will be put under the same flap.

As magnetic charging dock pins are seen on Xperia Z4 which may or may not mean that Xperia Z4 will support Qi wireless charging (just a speculation for the time being).

Sony has started rolling Android 5.0.2 Lollipop Update on Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact, Z2, Z2 Tablet and Z3 Tablet Compact.

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z3 users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z3 23.1.A.0.690 firmware Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update rolling

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z3 Compact users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z3 Compact 23.1.A.0.690 firmware Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update rolling

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z2 users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z2 23.1.A.0.690 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update

Like the design of Xperia Z4, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Source – NoWhereElse.fr

Xperia Z2 23.1.A.0.690 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update

Yesterday Sony rolled Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update on Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact in form of 23.1.A.0.690 firmware build and now Android 5.0.2 is officially rolling on Xperia Z2 also. Sony has updated the same 23.1.A.0.690 firmware build on Xperia Z2 also.

Android 5.0.2 update on Xperia Z2 is confirmed rolling in Nordics & Baltic regions, specifically confirmed in Sweden, Norway, Denmark. It features old 3.4.0 Linux kernel. Update is confirmed on Xperia Z2 LTE D6503 variants, not seen on HSPA+ D6502 variants yet.

Xperia Z2 Android 5.0.2 Update

[ UPDATE ] How to download Lollipop firmware via XperiFirm Tool?

[ UPDATE ] How to flash Xperia Z2/Z3 23.1.A.0.690 ftf using Flashtool Manually ?

Below you can see the about phone screenshot of Xperia Z2 Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z2 Android 5.0.2 Lollipop 23.1.A.0.690 firmware changelog

Material Design UI.
New Xperia Themes and wallpapers.
White system UI.
Updated Sony Media apps with material design UI.
ART runtime.
New Quick settings.
New Notification screen with an option to see on lock screen.
New navigation keys.
Multi-user profile and guest mode.
Move apps to SD card feature.

Download Xperia Z2 23.1.A.0.690 firmware ftf

If you haven’t got the firmware update yet then use the below link to download 23.1.A.0.690 ftf and flash using Xperia Flash Tool (check this link for flashing instructions). It is not available in India yet.

For Xperia Z2 D6503 Baltic Generic

Download D6503_Lee480_XDA_Baltic_Generic_23.1.A.0.690.ftf
[ via lee480 ]

[ UPDATE ] How to get root on Xperia Z2 23.1.A.0.690 firmware – Android 5.0.2 Lollipop ?

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z3 Compact users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z3 Compact 23.1.A.0.690 firmware Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update rolling

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z3 users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z3 23.1.A.0.690 firmware Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update rolling

We will keep you updated once Xperia Z2 Lollipop update rolls out globally.

Let us know if you have got it. Drop your comments below.

Image Credits: adamsmth663, lee480

Install Xperia Lollipop Keyboard 6.6.B.0.11 from Xperia Z3 Android 5.0.2 update with emojis

Earlier today Sony rolled Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update on Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact in form of 23.1.A.0.690 firmware which brought new features like material design UI with new Xperia Themes and wallpapers, multi-user support, apps to sd card feature etc.

Sony’s stock and media apps have been updated to the new version and Xperia Keyboard 6.6.B.0.11 version is now available for installation on rooted handsets running Android Lollipop ROMs like CM12/AOSP 5.x.x/STOCK ROM and on Xperia handsets with Android 4.x (working with 4.4.4, compatibility with others unknown)

Xperia Keyboard 6.6.B.0.11

New Xperia Keyboard 6.6.B.0.11 is fast and has 3 colors theme as usual.

Instructions: Download the flashable zip. Flash in recovery. Do backup your original keyboard before flashing.

NOTE: If flashable zip is not working on your device try the manual installation.

For Lollipop ROMs use the below link to download. To manually install, extract the downloaded zip file, put “textinput-tng.apk” file in system/app folder, set permissions rw- r– r– and reboot.

For 4.x+ ROMs use the below link to download. To manually install, extract the downloaded zip file, put “textinput-tng.apk” file in system/app folder, set permissions rw- r– r– and put “libswiftkeysdk-java.so” file system/lib, set permissions rw- r– r– and reboot. ( Check this link for the steps to move apps into system/folder and how to set permissions rw- r– r–).

Let us know, if it works on your device. Drop your comments below.

via – XDA (User – bejunk)

Xperia Z4 promo pic leaked – First look, 146.3 x 71.9 x 7.2mm in dimensions

One of the good news for Sony Xperia users is that Sony released Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update today on Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact, whereas Sony is busy rolling Lollipop update; an alleged pic of Xperia Z4 has been leaked online showing us the first glimpse of Xperia Z4 pic from Sony’s promotional images (might be).

@OnLeaks tweeted earlier that Xperia Z4 will have dimensions 146.3 x 71.9 x 7.2mm (too much similar to Xperia Z3) and now a pic showing Xperia Z4’s front display is exposed.

Xperia Z4 pic leaked

Looking at the pic, front hearing speaker of Xperia Z4 is at the same position like in Xperia Z2 while the front cam and the sensors position have been switched if compared to Xperia Z3 or Xperia Z2. Notification light is at the same position like Xperia Z3.

It follows the similar Omni-Balance design like Xperia Z3 but with no ports or flaps on right side, exactly like the leaked Xperia Z4 frame showed, all the ports and flaps will be present on left side only.

In pic. we can see it is running Android Lollipop.

Check out the tweets we got today on Xperia Z4.

Meanwhile, I can already tell you the #SONY #XPERIAZ4 dimensions are 146.3×71.9×7.2mm…

— OnLeaks (@OnLeaks) March 12, 2015

#Exclusive First Look at #SONY‘s #XPERIAZ4… 😉 pic.twitter.com/4stjMi4FmT

— OnLeaks (@OnLeaks) March 16, 2015

We will keep you updated if more info comes on Xperia Z4.

Thanks for the tip, STJS Gadgets Portal!

See how Sony Android 5.0.2 Lollipop UI looks in a video

Sony has officially started rolling Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update on Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact which brings new material design UI. Sony has released a same 23.1.A.0.690 firmware on both devices.

Sony has officially stated that they will start rolling Android Lollipop update on other Xperia “Z” series handsets in next two weeks so users have to wait now for further announcement.

Sony Android 5.0.2 Lollipop UI

Check out the official video below posted by Sony showing new Lollipop UI. Sony has brought new Xperia themes, wallpapers, material design UI, Multi-user and guest mode options, apps to sd card option, new lock screen and quick settings option.

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z3 users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z3 23.1.A.0.690 firmware Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update rolling

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z3 Compact users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z3 Compact 23.1.A.0.690 firmware Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update rolling

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z2 users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z2 23.1.A.0.690 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update

We will keep you updated once Sony rolls Android Lollipop update for other Xperia “Z” series handsets.

Like the new UI, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Pic Credits: tankos, Dennis

Xperia Z3 Compact 23.1.A.0.690 firmware Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update rolling

Sony has officially rolled Android 5.0.2 update on Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact today in form of 23.1.A.0.690 firmware, same 23.1.A.0.690 firmware build is rolled on both devices. Update is confirmed in Nordics and Baltics regions as mentioned by Sony and has already been seen in Norway, Denmark, Sweden.

23.1.A.0.690 firmware brings Android 5.0.2 on Xperia Z3 Compact, with 3.4.0 kernel and is now available via PC Companion for download, no OTA seen yet. Sony will update the other Xperia “Z” series handsets after two weeks.

Xperia Z3 Compact Android 5.0.2 update

Below you can see 23.1.A.0.690 firmware update notification in PC Companion.

[ UPDATE ] How to download Lollipop firmware via XperiFirm Tool?

[ UPDATE ] How to flash Xperia Z2/Z3 Lollipop 23.1.A.0.690 ftf using Flashtool Manually ?

Xperia Z3 Compact Android 5.0.2 Lollipop 23.1.A.0.690 firmware changelog

Material Design UI.
New Xperia Themes and wallpapers.
White system UI.
Updated Sony Media apps with material design UI.
ART runtime.
New Quick settings.
New Notification screen with an option to see on lock screen.
New navigation keys.
Multi-user profile and guest mode.
Move apps to SD card feature.

Download Xperia Z3 Compact 23.1.A.0.690 firmware ftf

Use the below link to download 23.1.A.0.690 ftf for Xperia Z3 Compact and flash using Xperia Flash Tool (check this link for flashing instructions). Update not available in India yet.

For Xperia Z3 Compact D5803 Telenor SE

Download D5803_23.1.A.0.690_R4C_Telenor SE.ftf
[ via user kutaxov ]

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z3 users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z3 23.1.A.0.690 firmware Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update rolling

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z2 users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z2 23.1.A.0.690 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update

We will keep on updating the post once more info comes in.

Have you got the update? Let us know. Drop your comments below.

Pic Credits : MacVader89, tankos.

Xperia Z3 23.1.A.0.690 firmware Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update rolling

Android 5.0.2 Lollipop Update is finally seeding on Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact. Xperia Z3 Android 5.0.2 23.1.A.0.690 firmware is now being reported in Nordic regions, Norway, Denmark, Sweden as reported by many users. Update is available for download via XperiFirm tool and via PC Companion also now.

23.1.A.0.690 firmware follows the same old 3.4.0 Kernel which was also spotted on 23.1.A.0.632 firmware running on Xperia Z3 at MWC 2015. Update is confirmed on Xperia Z3 D6603 LTE version for the time being. Sony has officially confirmed the new on their blog also and for next Xperia “Z” series handsets it will roll in next 2 weeks timeframe.

Xperia Z3 Android 5.0.2 Lollipop Update

Update is now available via PC Companion.

[ UPDATE ] How to download Lollipop firmware via XperiFirm Tool?

[ UPDATE ] How to flash Xperia Z2/Z3 Lollipop 23.1.A.0.690 ftf using Flashtool Manually ?

Check out the about phone screenshot of Android 5.0.2 23.1.A.0.690 firmware below.

Xperia Z3 Android 5.0.2 Lollipop 23.1.A.0.690 firmware changelog

Material Design UI.
New Xperia Themes and wallpapers.
White system UI.
Updated Sony Media apps with material design UI.
ART runtime.
New Quick settings.
New Notification screen with an option to see on lock screen.
New navigation keys.
Multi-user profile and guest mode.
Move apps to SD card feature.

Download Xperia Z3 23.1.A.0.690 firmware ftf

You might not have got 23.1.A.0.690 firmware update yet via PC Companion on your Xperia Z3, so if you are looking to update it right away, use the below link to download 23.1.A.0.690 ftf and flash using Xperia Flash Tool (check this link for flashing instructions). It is not available in India yet.

For Xperia Z3 D6603 Nordic NCB

Download D6603_23.1.A.0.690_Customized_NCB.ftf

For Xperia Z3 D6603 Baltic Generic

Download D6603_Customized BAL_1288-5530_23.1.A.0.690_R3C.ftf
[ via user Desperanto86 ]

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z3 Compact users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z3 Compact 23.1.A.0.690 firmware Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update rolling

[ UPDATE ] Xperia Z2 users, check the below post to update your phone on Android 5.0.2 update.

Xperia Z2 23.1.A.0.690 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update

We will keep you updated as soon more info comes on 23.1.A.0.690 firmware global release.

Pic Credits : tseyksuli, Thanks Dennis Sievert for screenshots and ftf!

Install Xperia Minimal GizmoBolt Theme with Light blue UI

We have launched our Xperia Minimal GizmoBolt Theme on Play Store today, exclusively made by Xperia theme maker “Mixa Dj” (inspired by his Light Blue Minimal theme). It is compatible with non-rooted Xperia devices running Android 4.4.4 KitKat and with rooted Android 4.3 running Xperia devices (Install normally or push in system/app folder, set permissions rw- r– r– and reboot).

Minimal GizmoBolt Theme follows light blue color in theme UI. It gives you customized Xperia Home launcher, minimal design home screen & lock screen wallpaper, custom navigation, and status bar (colored both), customized buttons and switches.

Xperia Minimal GizmoBolt Theme

Download Xperia Minimal GizmoBolt Theme from below Play Store link, version 1.0.0. Tested on Xperia Z3, Z2, Z1, Z, Tablet Z.

Xperia Minimal GizmoBolt Theme – Demo

Do not forget to install our official GizmoBolt Android app (version 2.0) from Play Store and our XperiaGuide Android app from Play Store.

Like the theme, let us know. Do share your feedback with us below or at Play Store.

Install Xperia Flat Purple & Lollimized Teal Theme

Today we are sharing Xperia Flat Purple & Lollimized Teal Theme for non rooted Xperia handsets running Android 4.4.4 KitKat (Update : Only for Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z3). These themes are created with the help of Sony’s official Xperia Theme Creator tool.

You get customized navigation keys with colored status and nav bar, themed system UI with customized switch buttons along with lock screen & home screen wallpaper.

Xperia Flat Purple Theme

Download Xperia Flat Purple apk from below link.

Xperia Lollimized Teal Theme

Download Xperia Lollimized Teal apk from below link.

Like the themes, let us know. Drop your comments below.

via – XDA (theme by Arju007)

25.0.A.1.32 firmware certified for Xperia E4g – Sony PM-0850-BV type number

25.0.A.1.32 firmware has been certified for a Sony Xperia smartphone with type number “PM-0850-BV”. This type number has already been appeared in the past with FCC Id PY7-PM0850. It is for Xperia E4g, confirmed now.

Sony’s Android Lollipop 5.0.2 23.1.A.0.632 firmware running on Xperia Z3 was spotted at MWC 2015, seeing the build number earlier it seems 25.0.A.1.32 firmware is a certification for Android Lollipop but now it is confirmed that it Android 4.4.4 KitKat firmware hopefully with 3.10 Linux kernel.

25.0.A.1.32 firmware

Below you can see the 25.0.A.1.32 firmware listing at PTCRB.

We will keep you updated if more info comes on availability of Xperia E4g globally, certification of firmware clearly depicts Sony will soon release the device.

Sony may roll Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update on Xperia “Z” series handsets starting from Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z2, in this upcoming week hopefully, as mentioned by Sony Indonesia recently.

Source – PTCRB | Pic by FoneArena

Thanks for the tip, Bách Nguyễn, Sanjaya!

Xperia E3 LTE 18.5.C.0.19 firmware rolling – Android 4.4.4 KitKat update

Xperia E3 LTE variants D2203 & D2206 (not released for D2243 yet) are getting new Android 4.4.4 KitKat update in the form of 18.5.C.0.19 firmware over Android 4.4.2 update (18.4.C.2.14 firmware). HSPA+ variants of Xperia E3 are already on Android 4.4.4 KitKat version.

18.5.C.0.19 firmware update is confirmed in Nordic regions, UK (other European regions also). It is only available via PC Companion for the time being, no OTA seen yet. Now every variant of Xperia E3 is running Android 4.4.4 KitKat.

Xperia E3 Android 4.4.4 update

Check the about phone screenshot of 18.5.C.0.19 firmware below.

New Xperia Themes, wallpapers, boot animation is there with other changes under the hood.

If you haven’t got the 18.5.C.0.19 firmware update yet, then you can install the 18.5.C.0.19 firmware ftf. Download 18.5.C.0.19 firmware ftf from below link (size 936 MB). Check out this link to see installation instructions via Xperia FlashTool.

Have you got this update on your device, let us know. Drop your comments below.

via – XDA

Xperia Cosmos E5306 to feature MediaTek MT6752 processor – 64 Bit Octa-Core chip

Sony Xperia Cosmos pics were allegedly seen yesterday in leaks and now more info has come on the specifications of the device. As per the original leakster @upleaks, it is said to feature MediaTek MT6752 processor (a 64-bit octa-core LTE SoC).

Sony earlier launched Xperia E4/E4 Dual & E4g/E4g Dual with MediaTek processor and if Xperia Cosmos E5306 is a real device then it will be the third device from Sony to be launched with MediaTek SoC this year. Model number wise it goes with Xperia SP C5306.

Xperia Cosmos E5306

What has been seen so far about mysterious Xperia Cosmos:

Model Number – Xperia E5306
Processor – MediaTek MT6752 processor
Android – 5.0 Lollipop running
Type Number PM-0860-BV
Current testing firmware – 27.x firmware
Front Cam – 5 MP with LED flash.

Below you can see the tweet made by @upleaks today.

Sony Cosmos：Model number E5306, Type Number PM-0860-BV, current testing with 27.x software. Processor MediaTek MT6752.

— @upleaks (@upleaks) March 15, 2015

Design wise Xperia Cosmos features thin bottom bezels but big top bezels with round edges like Xperia E4.

If it is a real deal, will you go with a selfie smartphone with a 5 MP front cam with LED flash but powered by MediaTek SoC, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Install latest Xperia Home 7.0.A.1.12 version

New Xperia Home version 7.0.A.1.12 is now available for installation on rooted Xperia handsets running Android 4.4+ with SuperUser Mod installed (present Xperia Home version is 7.0.A.1.5 or 7.0.A.1.7 ). Xperia Home 7.0.A.1.12 is taken from the latest Sony Xperia firmware update.

Xperia Home app 7.0.A.1.12 is tested on Xperia Z and Xperia M2 successfully. New Xperia Home is a bit fast over the earlier version and brings a small change in UI.

Xperia Home 7.0.A.1.12

Download Xperia Home 7.0.A.1.12 apk from below link and install normally our push in system/app folder, set permissions rw- r– r– and reboot.

Facing any issues, let us know. Drop your comments below.

via – XDA

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