Xperia Cosmos pics leaked – 5 MP front cam with LED flash

Sony launched its first selfie smartphone as Xperia C3 with 5 MP front cam back in 2014 and now an alleged pic of a Xperia handset tagged as “Sony Xperia Cosmos” has been leaked online which features 5 MP front cam just like Xperia C3 but with LED flash this time.

In of the leaked pic, Bluetooth name of the device says, “Xperia Cosmos” but Bluetooth device names can be easily changed and if it is true it might be the code name of the device.

Xperia Cosmos Leaked

Below you can see leaked pic of Xperia Cosmos with the 5 MP front cam on the right end of the device and it has thin bottom bezels and round edges like Xperia E4.

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

Device is running Android 5.0 Lollipop as seen in screenshots with Sony’s material design UI.

It can be a Xperia C3 successor with improved configurations like better Snapdragon SoC and rear cam.

We will keep you updated if more details come regarding Xperia Cosmos.

Source – @upleaks

Sony Lifelog 2.6.A.0.10 app updated – Share activities via social networking channels

Sony Lifelog app has got a new update in form of 2.6.A.0.10 version over older 2.5.A.0.10 version which now allows users to share their physical activities reports via social networking channels.

Sony Lifelog requires Android 4.4+ for installation and it is Sony’s official app to be connected with Sony SmartBand, SmartBand Talk and SmartWatch 3 to track all the activities.

Lifelog 2.6.A.0.10 app

Download Lifelog 2.6.A.0.10 app from below Play Store link.

If you are unable to download it from Play Store, use the below link to install it manually.

Tap on share icon present on every screen on every activity to share your activities on social media.

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

Sony Walkman 8.5.A.3.2 update rolling – View songs on your Android Wear device

Sony Walkman app has got a new update in form of 8.5.A.3.2 version over old 8.5.A.2.10 version. In new Walkman 8.5.A.3.2 update, you can now on your Android Wear device view songs in synchronized playlist and start playback from any song in the playlist, as the changelog reads.

Walkman 8.5.A.3.2 update also brings usual bug fixing and performance enhancement. App still reads “Walkman” though we saw on Android 5.0.2 it reads as “music”.

Walkman 8.5.A.3.2 app

Walkman 8.5.A.3.2 update is rolling via Update Center app, size 14.1 MB.

If you have not got the update yet, download Walkman 8.5.A.3.2 apk from below link.

Below are the screenshot of Walkman app from Android Wear device.

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

Thanks for the tip, Bách Nguyễn, MixaDJ, Suresh!

AOSP Android 5.1 Lollipop binaries released by Sony

Android 5.1 has finally marked its appearance a few days back and it is live on Nexus devices now. Sony is yet to roll Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update on its Xperia “Z” series handsets and meanwhile they have released AOSP Android 5.1 Lollipop binaries under their AOSP for Xperia project.

Sony has released Android 5.1 Lollipop binaries for following Xperia smartphones viz. Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact, Z3 Tablet Compact, Xperia Z2, Z2 Tablet, Xperia Z1, Z1 Compact, Xperia Z Ultra, Xperia E3, Xperia M2, Xperia T2 Ultra and Xperia T3.

Android 5.1 Lollipop binaries for Xperia

Sony has released binaries for some non Xperia “Z” series handsets also, in no way it confirms or negates the possibility of Lollipop update on those handsets.

If you are a developer and want to create custom ROMs based on Android 5.1 Lollipop, you can download the binaries from below link.

Google has brought some new features support for multiple SIM cards, Device Protection and high definition (HD) voice on compatible phones on Android 5.1 Lollipop.

Google has brought a new feature called “Device Protection” which protects your device in case it is stolen and will remain locked until the real user sign in with Google account and it will work even if the device is reset to factory settings.

If you are looking for how Sony’s Android Lollipop UI looks, check out this detailed Xperia Lollipop UI vs KitKat UI comparison.

We will keep you updated once Sony rolls Android Lollipop update.

Source – Sony Developer

Xperia Link app updated with Android 5.0 Support and material design icon

Sony Xperia Link app has been updated to newer 2.8.A.1.2 version and now it supports Android 5.0 Lollipop. Update also brings material design and redesigned Xperia Link widget for home screen. To use the app, your device must be running Android 4.0+ and to use it with VAIO PCs (with Windows 8 or higher), version must be below Android 4.4.

Xperia Link app lets you connect to the internet from your tablet/PC using the network connection of your phone. It also allows users to view the phone’s text messages and receive call notifications on your tablet (except on Xperia Tablet S).

Xperia Link app

Download Xperia Link app from below Play Store link.

If you are unable to download it, use the below link to install manually.

We would like to ask do you really use Xperia Link app ? Let us know, drop your comments below.

Thanks for the tip, Rolf Martin Schmidt!

Install Xperia Minimal Light Blue & Green Themes

A few days back we shared Xperia Dot Themes in blue and red color and Xperia Flat Themes in red, blue, green, teal and purple color; now from the same theme maker for non rooted Xperia devices comes Xperia Minimal Themes in light blue and green color.

Below posted Xperia Minimal Themes work on non rooted Xperia devices running Android 4.4+(tested on Xperia Z2, Z3, Z1 ). You get minimal design lock screen & home screen wallpaper, circle dot navigation keys, colored status and navigation bar with white themed system UI.

Xperia Minimal Light Blue Theme

Download Xperia Minimal Light Blue theme from below link.

Xperia Minimal Light Green Theme

Download Xperia Minimal Light Green theme from below link.

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

via – XDA ( Theme Maker – MixaDJ)

Official Xperia Powers theme launched by Sony to promote its PlayStation series

Sony PlayStation’s original series “Powers“, from the studio that brought renowned TV series “Breaking Bad (check out Xperia Breaking Bad BootAnimation)” was premiered on 10 March exclusively and season 1 is free with PlayStation plus. Well to promote it eventually Sony has put an official Xperia Powers theme on Play Store.

Xperia Powers theme is compatible with all Xperia handsets running Android 4.3+ (rooted as well as non rooted). Version 1.0.0 of theme is available for download now. Theme gives you purple color navigation and status bar, with a yellow-brown color system UI.

Xperia Powers theme

Download Xperia Powers theme from below Play Store link.

If you are unable to download it from Play Store, use the below link to download it manually.

Xperia Powers theme – UI Video

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

Install Butterfly Effect on lockscreen of Xperia devices

Sony introduced new lock screen effect when Xperia Z2 was launched and that is continued till today. If you are looking for a modded lockscreen effect then you might want to try below posted butterfly effect on lockscreen of your Xperia device. Sony will be introducing a new lockscreen in Android 5.0.2 update, take a look at it on Xperia M4 Aqua.

You need rooted Xperia handset, running Android 4.4+ to install modded butterfly effect on lockscreen of your Xperia device. Copy the apk to system/app folder, set permissions rw- r– r– and reboot.

Butterfly Effect on lockscreen

Download the modded Xperia lockscreen from below, do take a backup of your original lockscreen before using this one.

Check out the butterfly effect on lockscreen of Xperia device in motion…

Like it, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Thanks for the tip, Bách Nguyễn (developer)

Telstra AU schedules Android Lollipop release around Mid April on carrier Xperia Z3, Z2, Z3 Compact handsets

Telstra AU has scheduled the current release of Android Lollipop update on carrier Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 Compact & Xperia Z2 around mid April (13-15 April). It is very well known fact that carrier based handsets generally get updates later than the non-carrier handsets.

Sony has mentioned recently on Twitter that they are finalizing the testing of Android Lollipop update whereas Sony Indonesia Facebook page recently mentioned that Android Lollipop update will start rolling from 12th week of 2015 i.e. 3rd week of March globally.

Telstra AU schedules Android Lollipop

Below you can see the schedule of current release of Android Lollipop update for Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact and Xperia Z2 for Telstra AU carrier.

As per the info posted by Sony Indonesia on FB, it seems Sony will roll much awaited “moves apps to SD card feature” in Xperia “Z” series handsets also.

Sony Lollipop update will bring new material design UI, improved lock screen with lock screen notifications, support for multi-user, new Xperia themes and wallpapers.

If you want to see what Sony is hiding in for Lollipop UI, check out the detailed comparison of Sony Lollipop UI vs KitKat UI.

We will notify you once Sony begins rolling Android Lollipop update globally.

Source – Telstra AU

Android 5.1 Lollipop Video Review – What’s new ?

Google has officially announced Android 5.1 Lollipop update and now it is getting rolled on Nexus devices (factory images available already). Google has brought some new features support for multiple SIM cards, Device Protection and high definition (HD) voice on compatible phones.

Sony hasn’t rolled Android 5.0 Lollipop update yet so the question of rolling Android 5.1 is very far from the sight for the time being, though Sony made a statement on Twitter that they are in final stage of testing Lollipop update.

[ Review ] Android 5.1 Lollipop

Check out the detailed Android 5.1 Lollipop Review below.

Sony will soon roll Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update on entire Xperia “Z” series handsets whereas for the time being Sony has not mentioned any other handset getting Lollipop update. If you waiting what Sony’s Lollipop UI looks like, check out this full Sony Lollipop UI vs KitKat UI comparison.

Which Xperia phones getting Android 5.0 Lollipop update ?

Sony OFFICIALLY updating Android 5.0 Lollipop on entire Xperia “Z” series from early 2015

Sony is officially “finalising testing” Android Lollipop update – Focusing on rolling out soon for entire Xperia “Z” series

Sony officially puts Android 5.0 Lollipop update as next version for Xperia “Z” series

“NO” Android Lollipop Update for non-Xperia “Z” series users – Sony says in tweet

We will keep you updated once Sony rolls Lollipop update.

Source – Qbking77 (Tim Schofield)

Xperia Material Bootanimation inspired from material design

A few days back we shared Xperia Circle bootanimation and today we are sharing Xperia Material bootanimation following material design. You need rooted Xperia handset with recovery installed, preferably 720p or 1080p resolution device to install this bootanimation.

Make a backup of your old bootanimation file before flashing it. It works smooth on Xperia SP, Xperia SL, S, T, TX, V etc. It is without sound.

Xperia Material Bootanimation

Download Xperia Material Bootanimation flashable zip from below link and flash via recovery.

For 720p resolution Xperia devices

For 1080p resolution Xperia devices

Original developer of bootanimation will soon release the version for Xperia Z Ultra.

Like it, let us know. Drop your comments below.

via – XDA (demonio98)

Which Xperia phones getting Android 5.1 Lollipop update ?

Google has officially announced Android 5.1 Lollipop update today, rolling it to Nexus series of devices which brings stability and performance enhancement, along with various features like support for multiple SIM cards, Device Protection and high definition (HD) voice on compatible phones.

Android 5.1 Lollipop update

Google has also brought HD voice support for compatible phones which Sony has already given to some Xperia “Z” series handsets in past.

From quick settings options now users will be able to join Wi-Fi networks. It is very clear that most of the Nexus devices will get Android 5.1 Lollipop update, some from today only.

Now comes the most important question, Which Xperia devices will be getting Android 5.1 Lollipop update ? Well Sony has not rolled Android 5.0 Lollipop update yet on its mentioned devices so Android 5.1 is very far from the scene right now!!!

Earlier Sony promised to roll Android 5.0 Lollipop update to Xperia “Z” series handsets in February but then they officially mentioned that they will roll update very soon somewhere in March and it will be Android 5.0.2 directly. Android 5.0.2 was also seen running on Xperia M4 Aqua and Xperia Z4 Tablet at MWC 2015.

It is being speculated that Sony may not release Android Lollipop update to non Xperia “Z” series handsets, as seen from a series of tweets made by Sony Xperia Twitter handler but an official wording on same is yet to come.

Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update is so far confirmed for the following devices viz. Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR, Xperia Z Ultra, Xperia Z1 (Z1s), Xperia Z1 Compact, Xperia Z2, Xperia Z3(Z3 Dual), Xperia Z3 Compact, Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, Xperia Z2 Tablet, Xperia Tablet Z and they are also expected to get Android 5.1 Lollipop Update as well.

Xperia C3, Xperia T2 Ultra, Xperia T3, Xperia M2 Aqua, Xperia E3, E1 expected to get any Lollipop Update is not sure for the time being. Sony has already ended Android update support for Xperia SP, Xperia T, Xperia TX, Xperia V, Xperia S/SL, Xperia C, Xperia M, Xperia L so they will not be getting any more Android updates in future officially.

Check out some of the following ongoing trending topics on Xperia Lollipop update below as per the dated timeline.

Which Xperia phones getting Android 5.0 Lollipop update ?

Sony OFFICIALLY updating Android 5.0 Lollipop on entire Xperia “Z” series from early 2015

Sony is officially “finalising testing” Android Lollipop update – Focusing on rolling out soon for entire Xperia “Z” series

Sony officially puts Android 5.0 Lollipop update as next version for Xperia “Z” series

“NO” Android Lollipop Update for non-Xperia “Z” series users – Sony says in tweet

It is now to be seen when Sony releases Android 5.0.2 Lollipop Update on Xperia “Z” series handsets and what is their plan for Android 5.1 Lollipop Update in future.

Drop your comments below.

Sony AR Effect “Horror” Theme v1.1.3 bug fixing update rolled

Sony has updated AR Effect Horror theme to newer version 1.1.3 from older 1.1.2 version, which brought only minor bug fixing and new theme loading animation while switching between themes which was also seen in the changelog of previous version.

Sony AR Effect “Horror” app requires Sony Social Smart Camera app with AR Effect app installed, version > 3.1.1 and Xperia handset running atleast Android 4.3+ version.

Sony AR Effect Theme “Horror”

Download Sony AR Effect “Horror” Theme from Play Store.

Download the Horror theme apk from below link, if you are unable to download it from Play Store.

Drop your comments below if you are facing any bugs.

Beautiful Xperia Dot Themes in Blue, Teal, Red Color

A few days back we shared Xperia Flat themes in various colors and now from the same theme maker Xperia Dot Themes are available in blue, teal and red color. You need Xperia device running Android 4.4+ on your device, themes are working on non rooted devices also, not compatible with Android 4.3.

You will customized home screen & lock screen wallpaper, white themed system UI, colored status and navigation bar with customized navigation keys and switch on/off keys are simply beautiful.

Xperia Dot Theme – Blue

Download Xperia Dot Theme in teal from below link and install normally.

Xperia Dot Theme – Teal

Download Xperia Dot Theme in teal from below link and install normally.

Xperia Dot Theme – Red

Download Xperia Dot Theme in red from below link and install normally.

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

via – XDA ( Theme Maker – MixaDJ )

Check out unofficial Xperia Lollipop Blue, Red, Orange, Green, Grey Theme with material design UI

Sony showed its Android 5.0 Lollipop UI running on Xperia Z4 Tablet and Xperia M4 Aqua at MWC 2015 and now material design wallpapers and Xperia themes inspired from Sony’s Lollipop UI have started coming up. Check out below posted Xperia Lollipop Blue, Red, Orange, Green, Grey Theme exclusively, very similar to official Sony Xperia Lollipop themes.

To install below posted Xperia themes, you need rooted Xperia handset running Android 4.4+ with SuperUser Mod installed to bring the full material design UI (compatibility with Android 4.3 unknown). You get lock screen & home screen wallpapers similar to Sony Lollipop wallpapers, material design UI in system settings with colored status and navigation bar.