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Socialife News app 4.0.26 version rolled – Available to all Android devices running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Sony’s Socialife News app 4.0.26 version rolled today which fixed the app crashing bug on Xperia SP and other Xperia smartphones and now it is available for download on all Android devices running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean or later version as per changelog of Socialife News app 4.0.22.4 version. All Sony android tablets are compatible with this Socialife News app.

Socialife News app has been downloaded more than 10 Million times, is a social media app from Sony which allows you to track the latest updates from more than 2000 feeds from 250 news organisation. It comes with its own associated widgets that can be put on homescreen for quick view and navigation.

Socialife News app 4.0.26 version

Socialife News app 4.0.26 version is available for download from March 3, 2014 11 PM PST, March 4, 2014 8 AM CET and March 4,2014 4 PM JST.

Sony’s official statement on availability of Socialife News app for all android smartphones.

Subscribe to our feeds via Socialife News app.

Download Socialife News app 4.0.26 version from Google Play Store.

It’s a good news for other Xperia Smartphones that now Socialife News app can be used on all android devices running android 4.1 jelly bean means now Xperia J, Xperia S, SL, Acro S, Ion, P users can officially access it.

Let us know of you still face any bugs in Socialife News app 4.0.26 version. Drop your comments below.

Install Xperia Z2 Walkman Music Widget – Music Scrubber Option in LockScreen

If you are following us you must knew that we have shared so many Xperia Z2 KitKat app related ports till now like Xperia Z2 Smart call handling feature port, Xperia Z2 Camera apps Addons port – Creative Effects, AR Effect 2.0.4 , Background Defocus 1.1.7, TimeShift Video port and Xperia Z2 KitKat Media apps viz. Movies 6.1.A.0.4 and Walkman 8.1.A.0.4 app port, Xperia Z2 Phone Answering Machine port and Xperia Z2 What’s New, Movie Creator, Sony Podcast, Simple Home apps port and Xperia Z2 Message, Clock, Email, Calendar app port.

XDA Dev jzqs has made Xperia Z2 Walkman Music Widget KitKat port for rooted Xperia handsets which will enable music scrubber option in lockscreen so that you can listen any part of song, lets see how to install it. It is confirmed working on Xperia Z1 ( Android 4.3 ), Xperia TX ( Jelly Bean 4.1.2 ).

Download Xperia Z2 Walkman Music Widget

Take a backup of your MusicWidget.apk and then download below mentioned apk and push it in system/app, set permissions rw- r– r– and reboot. It should work, works more smoothly on deodex roms.

Download MusicWidget.apk

If the above Xperia Z2 Walkman Music Widget didn’t work for you then probably you need the latest Xperia Z2 Home launcher app, well we will post it very soon.

Let us know if above Xperia Z2 Walkman Music Widget worked for you or not. Drop your comments below.

Install Xperia Z2 Message, Clock, Email, Calendar app Android 4.4.2 KitKat port

We have seen so many Xperia Z2 Android 4.4.2 KitKat apps and features ports till now viz. Xperia Z2 Smart call handling feature port, Xperia Z2 Camera apps Addons port – Creative Effects, AR Effect 2.0.4 , Background Defocus 1.1.7, TimeShift Video port and Xperia Z2 KitKat Media apps viz. Movies 6.1.A.0.4 and Walkman 8.1.A.0.4 app port, Xperia Z2 Phone Answering Machine port and Xperia Z2 What’s New, Movie Creator, Sony Podcast, Simple Home apps port and now comes more stock Xperia Z2 KitKat apps.

XDA Dev niaboc79 has again done wonder by porting Xperia Z2 D6503 Sirius Android 4.4.2 KitKat Message, Clock, Email, Clock app on rooted Xperia smartphones running android 4.3 or higher version so they should work well on Xperia Z1, Z Ultra, Z, ZL, ZR, SP, T, TX, V etc. To install those apps, follow the instructions from below.

Below mentioned file has Xperia Z2 Conversations.apk, SemcCalendar.apk, SemcClock,apk, SemcEmail.apk in a zip flashable, meant to be flashed in recovery on rooted Xperia handsets.

Download Xperia_Z2_Various_apps_1.zip

After flashing the above zip file if you get any force close ( FC ) error then try moving the all 4 apps apks manually in system/app, set permissions rw-r-r and reboot.

Below you can see preview the Xperia Z2 Android 4.4.2 KitKat Message app.

Below you can see preview the Xperia Z2 Android 4.4.2 Clock app.

Below you can see preview the Xperia Z2 Android 4.4.2 Calendar app.

Below you can see preview the Xperia Z2 Android 4.4.2 Email app.

If you facing any issues in installation, feel free to ask the developer here at this thread.

Do let us know if above mentioned apps worked on your Xperia handset, like them. Drop your comments below.

Install Xperia Z2 What’s New, Movie Creator, Sony Podcast, Simple Home apps on Xperia devices

Xperia Z2’s many KitKat features and apps have been ported to other Xperia smartphones running android 4.3+ today viz. Xperia Z2 Smart call handling feature port, Xperia Z2 Camera apps Addons port – Creative Effects, AR Effect 2.0.4 , Background Defocus 1.1.7, TimeShift Video port and Xperia Z2 KitKat Media apps viz. Movies 6.1.A.0.4 and Walkman 8.1.A.0.4 app port on rooted Xperia smartphones and Xperia Z2 Phone Answering Machine port.

Now a few more Xperia Z2 KitKat apps like What’s New, Movie Creator 1.1.A.0.1 version, Sony Podcast 1.1.A.0.0 version, Simple Home 1.0 version have been ported to Xperia devices booth rooted as well as unrooted devices by XDA Dev Levered. Unrooted Xperia Smartphone users running android 4.3+ can now install atleast below mentioned 4 Xperia Z2 KitKat apps.

Download Xperia Z2 KitKat apps

Below mentioned 4 files work on both rooted as well as unrooted devices. Install like a normal apk.

Download Xperia Z2 What’s New app

Download SonyEntrance.apk

Access “What’s New” app from the app drawer like you launch Google Now.

Download Xperia Z2 Movie Creator app

Movie Creator 1.1.A.0.1 version

Download Movie Creator.apk

Go to Album app, select any movie and then you will see below an option to edit movies like you can trim them or slow any portion of it.

Download Xperia Z2 Simple Home Launcher

Simple Home 1.0 version

Download SimpleHome.apk

Now you can access to Xperia Home launcher, Simple Home is such a launcher.

Download Xperia Z2 Sony Podcast app

Sony Podcast 1.1.A.0.0 version

Download SomcPodcast.apk

You can access this app from new Movies 6.1.A.0.4 app only.

#For Rooted users

If any of above is not installing or giving FC, flash the below mentioned files.

Download Media Apps Lib v2.zip

As soon as more Xperia Z2 KitKat apps and features are ported we will post them here, stay tuned till then 🙂 They worked fine on non-rooted Xperia Z1, Xperia SP, Z, you can also try on Xperia ZR, ZL, Z Ultra, L, M, C etc. Great work by Levered once again 🙂

Do let us know if above apps worked on your handset especially nonrooted users. Drop your comments below.

Install Xperia Z2 Phone Answering Machine port on Xperia Smartphones

We have seen so many Xperia Z2 features and apps getting ported till now like Xperia Z2 Smart call handling feature port, Xperia Z2 Camera apps Addons port – Creative Effects, AR Effect 2.0.4 , Background Defocus 1.1.7, TimeShift Video port and Xperia Z2 KitKat Media apps viz. Movies 6.1.A.0.4 and Walkman 8.1.A.0.4 app port on rooted Xperia smartphones but now comes the most interesting one of all i.e. Xperia Z2 Phone Answering Machine port.

XDA dev Levered has made this Xperia Z2 Phone Answering Machine port and it is working fine on Xperia SP, though will work on other rooted Xperia Smartphones also. Let’s see how you can install this port. It works only for devices featuring android 4.3 or above.

To install Xperia Z2 Phone Answering Machine port, your device must be rooted. Download the below mentioned file.

Download Phone Z2.zip

Extract it and push SemcPhone.apk in System/App folder and then navigate to System/etc folder and extract the all content of etc folder of above downloaded zip folder in in System/etc.

Make a backup of everything you add and replace or you may end up getting bootloop if done anything wrong. Check the official thread by Developer on XDA for any doubt. All credits to Levered for his hard work 🙂

Try it fellas and let us know if it worked on your device or not. Drop your comments below.

Install Xperia Z2 Movies 6.1.A.0.4, Walkman 8.1.A.0.4 app on Rooted Devices

Process of porting apps from Xperia Z2 has already begun and it started with Xperia Z2 Smart call handling feature getting ported for Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z1 Compact. A moment ago we saw Xperia Z2 Camera apps Addons port – Creative Effects, AR Effect 2.0.4 , Background Defocus 1.1.7 on various rooted Xperia smartphones. TimeShift Video and 4K Camera app port is not yet available for the time being.

We shared a lot before Xperia Z2 Movies 6.1.A.0.4 and Walkman 8.1.A.0.4 app but it didn’t work on any devices and now XDA dev niaboc79 has made possible installation of Xperia Z2 Movies 6.1.A.0.4 and Walkman 8.1.A.0.4 app on any rooted Xperia Smartphone.

Xperia Z2 Movies 6.1.A.0.4 app / Walkman 8.1.A.0.4

You need android 4.3 jelly bean to install them. It may work on lower version but not tested yet and may have an issue with resolution. It should worked perfect on Xperia Z1, Z, ZL, ZR, Z Ultra, SP, L, M, C.

Download below mentioned zip file, it has old Album version also; no need to install it. Either flash the whole zip in recovery of extract it and push each apk manually in System/App, set permissions rw-r-r and reboot.

Download Xperia_Z2_Medias_Apps.zip

Flash Media apps libraries in recovery [ via XDA dev Levered ]

Download Media Apps Lib v2.zip

We also have Walkman 8.1.A.0.6 app working, will share it soon.

Download Latest Walkman 8.1.A.0.6, Photo Editor

Let us know if above Xperia Z2 Media apps worked on your Xperia smartphone. Drop your comments below.

Install Xperia Z2 Camera apps port – Creative Effects, AR Effect 2.0.4 , Background Defocus 1.1.7

Xperia Z2 has been announced officially and just a few days after its launch we saw Xperia Z2 System Dump from 17.1.A.0.289 firmware Android 4.4.2 KitKat getting leaked and at the very same moment developers started porting apps from Xperia Z2 System Dump to other Xperia smartphones. We have already seen Xperia Z2 Smart call handling feature getting ported on Xperia Z1, Z1 Compact and for some users it worked on other handsets like Xperia SP and Xperia Z also.

Just now XDA dev xperiaz2 has made Xperia Z2 Social Camera apps Addons port for many Xperia smartphones. It includes apps viz. Creative Effects, AR Effect 2.0.4 , Background Defocus 1.1.7. Some works on rooted handsets and some work on non rooted handsets so you need to have CWM to install below port. If ROM is deodexed it would be great.

How to Install Install Xperia Z2 Camera apps Addons

To install given below mentioned apps, you must have Xperia Social Camera app on your device. It can be installed on devices like Xperia Z, Z1, Z Ultra,V,TX, SP, M, L, ZR etc.

Back up your default apps in case you are replacing any with the modded ones.

#For Non-Rooted Handsets

Background Defocus 1.1.7 – At present Background Defocus 1.1.6 app is available on Xperia Z1S and a slight higher version is seen on Xperia Z2.

Download xperiaz2bgdefocusunroot.apk

#For Rooted Handsets

Flash below mentioned file in CWM recovery.

Download XperiaZ2SmartSocialCamera.zip

Move apk to System/App , set permissions rw-r-r, reboot.

Download Background Defocus 1.1.7

Download backgrounddefocusxz2.apk

Download Download Background Defocus 1.1.11 [ NEW VERSION ]

Download newbgdefocus.apk

Download Creative Effects

Flash via CWM recovery or manually move apk to System/App , set permissions rw-r-r, reboot.

Download XperiaZ2CreativeEffect.zip

Download Creative Effects [ NEW VERSION ]

Push in system/app

Download ArtFilterCamera.apk

Download AR Effect 2.0.4

Move apk to System/App , set permissions rw-r-r, reboot.

Download areffectxperiaz2.apk

Download AR Effect 2.0.7 [ NEW VERSION ]

Move apk to System/App , set permissions rw-r-r, reboot.

Download newarffect.apk

Flash AR Effect libraries via CWM recovery.

Download XperiaZ2AREffectLibs.zip

Download TimesShift Video

Below app is giving FC sometimes, so try it at your own risk as per XDA dev Levered.

Download TimeShiftCamera_test.apk

We hope to see Timeshift Video app and 4K camera ported to Xperia Z1 and other compatible devices very soon. All credits goes to developer for his hard work on these ports 🙂

If you are getting force close error on any apps, mention it below. Try the above apps and do let us know if they worked on your handset, mention the name of handset also. Drop your comments below.

Sony Bluetooth Remote with Handset Function BRH10 Announced – IP57 water resistant

Sony Bluetooth Remote with Handset Function BRH10, a new type of Bluetooth accessory from Sony which will allows you to control your smartphone and tablet handsfree. It is enabled with HD voice and speakerphone for handsfree calling facility so that you can answer any call with it. A new BRH10 android app ( via Smart Connect ) will be soon available at Google Play store compatible with this device on all devices running android 4.4 or higher versions.

With the help of BRH10, you can use Google Voice search to make calls and perform search on internet. Sony Bluetooth Remote with Handset Function BRH10 will be compatible with both android and iOS devices. It comes with a dock like stand to keep the BRH10 handset in it. Handset BRH10 has Bluetooth 3.0, IP57 water resistant and RGB LED lights to indicate various modes.

Let’s have a look at some of the Sony Bluetooth Remote with Handset Function BRH10 official pics.

Table dock stand with the handset.

Tack keys, call answer/reject keys.

Technical specifications

Dimensions of Remote – 30 x 99 x 6.5 mm
Dimensions of Stand – 30 x 51 x 20 mm
Weight of Remote – 22.5 grams
Weight of Stand – 31 grams

In the box you will get Sony Bluetooth Remote with Handset Function BRH10, table stand, Micro USB cable EC300, startup guide. No info on pricing of BRH10 handset is available right now. Check the official listing here.

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

Sony Headset SBH80 retail unit box contents first look

Sony Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH80 which was launched at CES 2014 along with Xperia Z1 Compact and Xperia Z1S is now available for purchase from many online retailers and folks at Digi-Wo got hands on Sony Headset SBH80 retail unit. Sony Headset SBH80 is not available right now for pre-order officially from Sony online stores.

Sony Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH80 is a neckband style wireless hands-free headset which supports NFC, HD Voice and Bluetooth exclusively allowing you to take calls hands free and music playback. One just need to pair it with any Bluetooth or NFC enabled smartphone and tablet.

Sony Headset SBH80 retail unit box

Headset SBH80 retail unit box.

Includes play/end music, answer/reject call and next/previous track keys.

NFC enabled.

Neckband style.

Sony Headset SBH80 Price

Sony Headset SBH80 is priced at £99.99 from MobileFun inclusive of taxes, £74.99 from Clove ( including VTA ).

Sony Headset SBH80 is a nice handsfree accessory from Sony and is very comfortable to carry.

What do you think guys, like it ? Planning to buy Sony Headset SBH80 or already did. Let us know. Drop your comments below.

[ via – Digi-Wo ]

Install Xperia Z2 Smart call handling port on Xperia Z1, Z1 Compact

A few moments ago we shared Xperia Z2 System Dump from Android 4.4.2 KitKat 17.1.A.0.289 firmware and the development process has begun already. XDA Dev RyokoN has ported Xperia Z2 Smart call handling feature on Xperia Z1 and it works fine. Your Xperia Z1 needs to have root in order to install this port.

Xperia Z2 Smart call handling features lets users answer the calls without touching the screen, to answer the calls bring the phone near to ear, to reject the calls just shake the device and silent the phone by just placing it face-down. Check the Xperia Z2 Smart call handling port installation steps from below.

How to install Xperia Z2 Smart call handling port

Note :- Confirmed working on Xperia Z1, ~~Xperia Z~~ and Xperia Z1 Compact.

Download below mentioned both files.

Download Intelli_signed.zip – Flashable Zip

Download Gesture.2.apk – Installable App

Flash the Intelli_signed.zip file on your device in recovery.
Install the Gesture.2.apk.
Open the Gesture app and enable it.

It’s done now you are ready to use Xperia Z2 Smart call handling port on your Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z1 Compact.

Let us know if the above Xperia Z2 Smart call handling port worked on your Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z1 Compact. Drop your comments below.

Xperia Z2 System Dump 17.1.A.0.289 firmware Android 4.4.2 KitKat

Xperia Z2 which has officially been announced by Sony at MWC 2014 has seen may leaks for its apps before the launch as well as after the launch. Recently we shared some of the Xperia Z2 System/Media/Apps and related odex files but now XDA dev DooMLoRD has posted the whole Xperia Z2 System Dump of 17.1.A.0.289 firmware Android 4.4.2 KitKat which is available for download.

Android 4.4.2 17.1.A.0.289 firmware of Xperia Z2 is an old firmware which was spotted on a prototype Sony D6503 Sirius handset as recently we saw 17.1.A.1.2 firmware getting certified for Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet and before that 17.1.A.0.504 firmware and 17.1.A.0.391 firmware was spotted on PTCRB but 17.1.A.0.289 firmware never made to PTCRC because it was unstable and has many bugs.

It seems the Xperia Z2 System Dump of 17.1.A.0.289 firmware is extracted from same prototype handset. Follow the below download links to download Xperia Z2 System Dump. Remember it’s not a ftf file so can’t be installed on any device.

Xperia Z2 System Dump

Check below the Xperia Z2 Build.prop file.

Don’t forget to check out our Xperia Z2 hands on experience photos and an overview of KitKat firmware.

Xperia Z2 hands on experience photos – Overview of KitKat UI

We now expect to see more development from developers porting Xperia Z2 apps and features to other devices escpecially Xperia Z1. It would be amazing to see 4K cam recording feature of Xperia Z2 getting ported to Xperia Z1, Xperia Z Ultra, Xperia Z1 Compact.

What say guys, happy now ? Let us know, drop your comments below.

Install Xperia Z2 battery icon SystemUI Mod on Xperia SP

As you all know Sony has used a new horizontal all white battery icon in Xperia Z2 KitKat firmware which has got mixed response from the users; now can be installed on Xperia SP. XDA Dev Levered has modded the SystemUI.apk for Xperia SP so that Xperia Z2 battery icon can be installed on Xperia SP. It is a mod from Xperia Z2 original KitKat SystemUI and only to be installed on Xperia SP.

To install it on your Xperia SP, it must be rooted, just download the below mentioned file and push it in system/media/app folder and replace it with the available file. Set correct permissions rw-r-r and do reboot. Kindly make a backup of original file before replacing it with the modded one.

Download Xperia Z2 battery icon SystemUI Mod

Note: Only for Xperia SP rooted users, do no try it on other devices.!

Download SystemUI.apk

Check the preview of Xperia Z2 battery icon SystemUI Mod on Xperia SP below.

Bugs: Power saver and charging icon is still old one.

Let us know if that works for you on your Xperia SP. Drop your comments below in case of any doubts.

Xperia Z1 Compact Vs Xperia V Display Comparison Photos

Xperia Z1 Compact D5503 aka Xperia Z1 Mini, pocket friendly handset with specifications of a flagship device. Xperia Z1 Compact features S800 SoC, Adreno 330 GPU, RAM 2 GB, 16 GB internal storage, 4.3″ 720p IPS Display, 20.7 MP rear cam with dust and water resistant certifications, only screen size and battery power is less than Xperia Z1. On the other hand Xperia V LT25 is 2012 Xperia ( flagship in some regions ) lineup device which also has 4.3″ 720p display and water-dust resistance.

You see both devices have 4.3″ 720p screen display, while Xperia Z1 Compact has IPS panel which we saw against Xperia Z1; has a very good display but Xperia V has TFT display, good viewing angles and bright colors. Well we have got some Xperia Z1 Compact Vs Xperia V Display Comparison Photos, let have a look at them and decide yourself which one is better.

Xperia Z1 Compact Vs Xperia V Display

[ Left – Xperia V, Right – Xperia Z1 Compact ]

Well almost both display looks same vibrant and brighter but in a few pics Xperia Z1 Compact shows better colored display.

What do you think guys of Xperia Z1 Compact Vs Xperia V Display Comparison, which one looks more better to you. Let us know. Drop your comments below.

[ via – XDA ]

Pre-Order Sony Screen Protector ET974 for Xperia Z2 Tablet at £10 in UK

At MWC 2014 Sony launched Xperia Z2 Tablet and a couple of dedicated accessories associated with it like Style Cover Stand SCR12 , Cover Stand BKC50, BKC10, Bluetooth Keyboard BKB10, Stereo Microphone STM10, Bluetooth Speaker with Magnetic Charging Pad BSC10 and Magnetic Charging Dock DK39. Just now we spotted that Sony has also listed official Screen Protector ET974 for Xperia Z2 Tablet for pre-order at Sony online stores in Europe region.

Sony Screen Protector ET974 for Xperia Z2 Tablet is like a screen guard protecting your tab’s screen with dirt and scratches. It has anit-glare film and anti-stain coat to avoid finger impressions. It is expected to be shipped around in March 2014.

Sony Screen Protector ET974 for Xperia Z2 Tablet is priced at £10 in UK, €14.99 in France, Netherlands, Italy, €19.99 in Spain, Germany, 59 zł in Poland, 199 kr in Sweden. Free delivery and 30 day return is included in the pre-order.

Let’s see how Sony Screen Protector ET974 fits on Xperia Z2 Tablet .

It’s nice to see that Sony is also selling now official screen protector for its devices but it is over priced, one can get so many screen protectors at cheaper price from local market stores, isn’t it ? Well if you need an official Sony product, get ready to shed some more bucks from your pocket…

Do you also think it is over priced ? Let us know, drop your comments below.

Pre-Order Style Cover Stand SCR12 for Xperia Z2 Tablet at £39 in UK, €49.99 in France, Netherlands, Spain

Sony has launched a specific protective cover for both Xperia Z2 Tablet and Xperia Z2. Xperia Z2 Style Cover Stand SCR10 is launched in white and black color, available for pre-order now across Europe via Sony’s online stores in concerned regions. Xperia Z2 Tablet Style Cover Stand SCR12 is also now available in white and black color from Son’y online stores.

Style Cover Stand SCR12 is a notebook type protective cover which can be used like a stand to watch movies and has magnetic close/wake up function. Style Cover Stand SCR12 is priced at £39 in UK, €49.99 in France, Netherlands, Spain, €45.01 in Germany, €50 in Italy, 199 zł in Poland, 499 kr in Sweden. Free delivery and 30 day return is included in the pre-order.

Let’s have a look at how Xperia Z2 Tablet fits in Style Cover Stand SCR12.

Style Cover Stand SCR12 for Xperia Z2 Tablet appears to be a good protective cover and that too an official Sony product. Though weight of the cover is not mentioned anywhere.

What do you think guys of it ? Liked it ? Let us know, drop your comments below.

Xperia Z2, Z2 Tablet KitKat 17.1.A.1.2 firmware certified on PTCRB

Recently we saw two android 4.4.2 KitKat 17.1.A.0.504 firmware and 17.1.A.0.391 firmware getting certified on PTCRB for Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet which clearly indicates that launch of Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet and Xperia KitKat firmware is almost near. Just now we spotted another 17.1.A.1.2 firmware certification on PTCRB.

17.1.A.1.2 firmware has been certified for Xperia Z2 D6502 HSPA+ and D6503 LTE versions and for Xperia Z2 Tablet SGP521 and SGP541 on PTCRB page. 17.1.A.1.2 firmware will bring android 4.4.2 KitKat out of the box on Xperia Z2 and Z2 Tablet when it is launched officially with many new awesome Xperia KitKat features which we saw in number of leaks.

Check below the 17.1.A.1.2 firmware certification for Xperia Z2 D6503, D6502 on PTCRB.

Check below the 17.1.A.1.2 firmware certification for Xperia Z2 Tablet SGP521, SGP541 on PTCRB.

As soon as we get more info on Sony’s plan for rolling android 4.4.2 KitKat for other devices, we will post it. Till now KitKat update is only expected on Xperia Z1, Xperia Z, ZL, Z Ultra, Z1 Compact, Z1S, Tablet Z, Tablet Z2 and mighty Xperia Z2.

Are you eager to get KitKat on your Xperia smartphone, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Thanks Levered 🙂

Download Xperia Z2 System/Media/Apps Apks and Odex files – System Dump coming soon

Today we have posted a lot many stuffs from Xperia Z2 starting from Xperia Z2 Lockscreen Wallpapers and then Xperia Z2 Live Wallpaper which was for rooted handset only and lastly we posted Xperia Z2 Album 5.4.A.0.22, Movies 6.1.A.0.16, Walkman 8.1.A.0.6, Video Unlimited 10.0.A.0.3 Apps from KitKat firmware which were not working because of some odex and deodex file issue and just now we got our hands on more Xperia Z2 System Media apps which have many apps from Xperia Z2 Camera also.

We have uploaded below some files like from Xperia Z2 Camera – TimeShiftCamera.apk, BGDefocus.apk, SuperVideoCamera.apk, Videos.apk, SomcCameraWidget.apk, SemcPhone.apk, SemcCameraUI.apk, SemcEamil,apk, Music.apk. In addition to these files for all developers who need them to work on regular devices can have below mentioned associated odex files.

NOTE :- Below mentioned files and apks are for Developers only, don’t try them if you don’t know what you are doing 😛

Download above mentioned files from below link.

Download Xperia Z2 KitKat Media Apps.rar

Download Xperia Z2 Odex files – ArtFilterCamera.odex, bgdefocus.odex, SemcAlbum.odex, SemcEmail.odex, SemcMusic.odex, SemcPhone.odex, SemcVideo.odex, TimeshiftCamera.odex from below link.

Download Xperia Z2 Apps Odex file.zip

Download Xperia Z2 SemcCameraUI.odex SomcCameraWidget.odex files from below link.

Download Xperia Z2 Camera apps odex files.zip

You can now download Xperia Z2 Lifelog app but it don’t work on handsets right now.

Download Xperia Z2 Lifelog apk version 0.9.A.00

Download SomcLifeLog.apk

We are trying to get our hands on other files so that developers can start building apps for other devices also. Xperia Z2 4K Camera app apk ( if it is present ) and Creative Effect Camera apk we will soon post with odex files. We can’t post Xperia Z2 system/framework folder neither any .jar files for the time being.

If any developer need some other files do leave a comment we will try to bring it. Drop your comments below. All developers can continue this discussion here over XDA thread, we have created.

Download Xperia Z2 Album 5.4.A.0.22, Movies 6.1.A.0.16, Walkman 8.1.A.0.6, Video Unlimited 10.0.A.0.3 Apps from KitKat

Recently we shared Xperia Z2 official Lockscreen wallpapers which were according to 6 themes present in Xperia KitKat firmware and Xperia Z2 Live wallpaper which was meant only for rooted handsets and worked perfectly on many Xperia smartphones. Just now we have got our hands on new Xperia Z2 Media apps from Android 4.4.2 KitKat 17.1.A.0.289 and latest 17.1.A.1.XXX firmware.

We have included Xperia Z2 Album 5.4.A.0.22, Movies 6.1.A.0.16 / 6.1.A.0.4, Walkman 8.1.A.0.6 Apps, Video Unlimited 10.0.A.0.3 apps version from latest KitKat build and the one present on Xperia Z1 Android 4.3 are Album 5.4.A.0.20, Movies 5.3.A.0.20, Walkman 8.1.A.0.3, Video Unlimited 8.0.B.0.8 version which were updated a few days back.

[ UPDATE – 9 March ] Xperia Z2 Album 5.4.A.0.22, Movies 6.1.A.0.16, Walkman 8.1.A.0.6 App port from KitKat – WORKING

[ UPDATE – 9 March ] Xperia Z2 Ported app and features below.

Xperia Z2 Smart call handling feature port

Xperia Z2 Camera apps Addons port – Creative Effects, AR Effect 2.0.4 , Background Defocus 1.1.7, TimeShift Video port

Xperia Z2 KitKat Media apps viz. Movies 6.1.A.0.4 and Walkman 8.1.A.0.4 app port

Xperia Z2 Phone Answering Machine port

Xperia Z2 What’s New, Movie Creator, Sony Podcast, Simple Home apps port

Xperia Z2 Walkman Music Widget port

Xperia Z2 KitKat Notes 1.0.4.A.1 and Sketch 1.0.A.4.2 App port

Xperia Z2 Media Sounds and Camera Click Sounds from KitKat port

Xperia Z2 4K video cam app and TimeShift Video app port

Install Xperia Z2 KitKat themes and task killer app port

Xperia Z2 SystemUI Port – 2 tabs quick settings, notifications option enabled

Xperia Z2 black themed Calendar KitKat app port

Xperia Z2 Phone and Phonebook app KitKat port

Install Xperia Z2 Keyboard 6.3.A.0.18, Sony Select 3.0.24 app port

[ UPDATE – 28 FEB ]

Download Xperia Z2 System/Media/Apps Apks and Odex files – System Dump coming soon

Download Xperia Z2 Media apps from Android 4.4.2 KitKat

NOTE :- You may need to have ROOT on your device to install below mentioned system media apps. You can try either installing normally or pushing in system/media folder > set correct permissions > reboot. It may happen it don’t work after any of mentioned steps as for some users it worked and for some not. Backup first.!!!

[ UPDATE – 9 March ] Below mentioned apps will not work on regular devices, Kindly follow the new links from today.

Xperia Z2 Album 5.4.A.0.22

Download com.sonyericsson.album_5.4.A.0.22.apk

Xperia Z2 Movies 6.1.A.0.16 / 6.1.A.0.4

Download com.sonyericsson.video_6.1.A.0.16.apk

Download Xperia Z2 Movies 6.1.A.0.4.apk

Xperia Z2 Walkman 8.1.A.0.6

Download com.sonyericsson.music_8.1.A.0.6.apk

Download Xperia Z2 Video Unlimited 10.0.A.0.3

Download SnpVUStore.apk

Try the above mentioned Xperia Z2 media on all rooted Xperia handset featuring android jelly bean above.

Let us know in comments if above Xperia Z2 Album 5.4.A.0.22, Movies 6.1.A.0.16, Walkman 8.1.A.0.6, Video Unlimited 10.0.A.0.3 apps worked for you. Drop your comments below.

Download Xperia Z2 Live Wallpaper Apk – Install on Rooted Devices

Yesterday we posted the official Xperia Z2 Lockscreen wallpapers extracted from the phone itself and now the Xperia Z2 Live Wallpaper is available to install on all rooted handsets running android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean+. Xperia KitKat firmware has themes viz. Earth, Air, Sunny, Silk, Heat and Vintage and each theme has an associated live wallpaper with it.

Xperia Z2 Live Wallpaper included 6 color moving transition as you swipe across the home screen. Check below link to download the Xperia Z2 Live Wallpaper apk, make sure you are rooted to install the apk and run it like any other app. Check in Settings > personalisation > wallpaper > live wallpaper > Choose “Xperia” and set the wallpaper.

Download Xperia Z2 Live Wallpaper

Install as normal app on rooted handsets. Worked fine on Xperia Z1, Xperia SP.

Download Xperia Z2 Live Wallpaper.apk

[ UPDATE – 11 March ] Xperia Z2 Live Wallpaper 1.0.A.0.9 version for “non rooted” devices.

Check the screenshots of Xperia Z2 Live Wallpaper new transition below.

As you can see Xperia Z2 Live Wallpaper is simply beautiful, try it today on your Xperia Z, ZL, ZR, Z Ultra, Z1 Compact, Xperia S, SL, Acro S, Ion, C, L, M.

Do let us know if it worked on your rooted Xperia handsets. Drop your comments below.

Thanks Ben, Levered 🙂

What Sony has to say on Samsung making Galaxy S5 Water-Dust Resistant ?

Sony launched its flagship device Xperia Z2 for first half of year 2014, successor of Xperia Z1 and Samsung launched its new flagship device Galaxy S5 at MWC 2014 which interestingly has IP 67 certification for dust and water resistant. Well starting from Xperia Z, Sony has implemented the water and dust resistant certification in many devices and now it has become a signature feature of Sony’s flagship smartphones and tablets. Well on the other hand Samsung has made its flagship device dust and water resistant for the first time.

CNET asked a couple of questions to Sony Executives in US on what Sony has to say on Samsung making Galaxy S5 Water-Dust Resistant. Let’s check out the conversation…

“We started the waterproof trend”, “We’re not worried about it.” Ravi Nookala, head of Sony’s US mobile division told to CNET.

At Sony Mobile press conference MWC 2014, Kazuo Hirai, CEO Sony Corp. said he believes in “One Sony” and now it is the most important factor for Sony Corp.

As users are getting aware of water and dust resistant phones, it will eventually benefit Sony and Xperia Z line; said Nookala and Calum MacDougall, director of product marketing for the Xperia franchise.

“It starts a dialogue for waterproof and helps us tell our story,” MacDougall quoted.

Marking the Xperia Z1S water resistant feature they mentioned at present there are 700 T-Mobile Stores in US where Sony workers demonstrates users that how Xperia Z1S can survive under water ( by putting it in a water tank ) also and can shoot photos and videos easily. Ravi Nookala mentioned that users will ask the same question about Galaxy S5’s water resistant nature.

An interesting statement was quoted by MacDuugall on Sony Mobile launching mid range Xperia M2, that they don’t want to go cheap and damage the brand.

“Our focus is to secure value, not volume,” MacDougall said.

Well whatever is the case, users have to decide in the end which brand to choose and which device as companies can do any type of marketing regarding their devices but customer is king always.

We hope to see more Sony smartphones in future even some mid range Xperia also with water and dust resistant feature as currently this feature is only limited to high end devices. What do you think guys. Share your views with us on the above topic. Drop your comments below.

[ Source – CNET ]

Download Official Xperia Z2 Lockscreen Wallpapers from KitKat Android 4.4.2

Xperia Z2 is officially announced now and will be launched in market in April 2014, other Xperia phone users are now searching for various apps of Xperia Z2 KitKat like the new wallpapers, lockscreen, livewallpaper and other new featured apps. Well we previously posted some KitKat wallpapers from Sony D6503 Sirius which were leaked ( LockScreen wallpapers were missing earlier ) but now the official Xperia Z2 Lockscreen Wallpapers have been extracted from the original handset not from a prototype.

From below mentioned link you can download the latest Xperia Z2 Lockscreen Wallpapers which will come as stock wallpapers in Xperia KitKat UI. Xperia Z2 Lockscreen Wallpapers are of 1080×1920 resolution and homescreen wallpapers are of 2160×1920 resolution.

Xperia Z2 Lockscreen Wallpapers are concerned with the similar stock Xperia themes present on KitKat firmware viz. Earth, Air, Sunny, Silk, Heat and Vintage.

[ UPDATE – 28 FEB ]

Download Xperia Z2 Live Wallpaper Apk – Install on Rooted Devices

Download Xperia Z2 Lockscreen Wallpapers

Download Xperia Z2 Lockscreen Wallpapers KitKat.rar

Below you can see the preview of Xperia Z2 Lockscreen Wallpapers.

Above mentioned Xperia Z2 Lockscreen Wallpapers works perfectly on Xperia Z1 and should fit well in other Xperia smartphones also.

Soon we will post the Xperia Z2 LiveWallpaper apk and the official new themes apk, stay tuned to next post. Liked the new wallpapers, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Buy Xperia Z1 Compact M51w in China at price 3750 Yuan

Xperia Z1 Compact was launched globally at CES 2014, sibling of Xperia Z1F and Chinese Xperia Z1 Colorful Edition M51w; is almost available for purchase world wide ( in some regions it is about to launch soon ). Walking into the shoes of Xperia Z1 Compact D5503 now Xperia Z1 Compact M51w is also available in China officially for purchase at price 3750 Yuan/$612.

Xperia Z1 Compact M51w all 4 color variants are listed on Amazon China for purchase and shipping will be done immediately. Xperia Z1 Compact M51w recently saw 14.2.A.1.146 firmware update, it means whenever you get your hands on it, you will get the 14.2.A.1.146 firmware update notification hopefully.

Check the listing of Xperia Z1 Compact M51w on Amazon China.

Xperia Z1 Compact M51w features S800 SoC, Adreno 330 GPU, 2 GB RAM, 4.3″ 720p display, 20.7 MP rear cam and flagship water proof nature. At present Xperia Z1 Compact M51w is on android 4.3 firmware ( which comes out of the box ).

Xperia China users, excited now for Xperia Z1 Compact M51w ? Let us know. Drop your comments below.

Xperia SP 12.1.A.1.192 firmware certified – Bug Fixing Update

Sony rolled android 4.3 12.1.A.0.266 firmware update on Xperia SP after so called delayed crisis and when they rolled Xperia SP user started complaining about so many bugs which this 12.1.A.0.266 firmware brought. Just now it seems a new bug fixing update in form of 12.1.A.1.192 firmware will soon be arriving on Xperia SP as it has just been certified on PTCRB.

12.1.A.1.192 firmware is certified for all variants of Xperia SP. Xperia SP users have complained regarding bugs like volume button not appearing bug, battery drain, lags in phone, high RAM usage etc. Check below the 12.1.A.1.192 firmware certification on PTCRB below.

12.1.A.1.192 firmware certification for Xperia SP C5302, C5303 and C5306 on PTCRB.

No ETA is there on 12.1.A.1.192 firmware roll out yet but seeing that bug fixing update over the original android 4.3 firmware on Xperia SP, T, TX and V has been certified at the same time, it may come soon now.

Sony has put Xperia SP android 4.4 KitKat update now under investigation unfortunately, but we do hope KitKat to arrive on Xperia SP. What bugs you are facing on Xperia SP 12.1.A.1.192 firmware currently. Let us know. Drop your comments below.

Xperia T, Xperia V 9.2.A.1.199 firmware certified – Bug fixing update

Much awaited android 4.3 was rolled on Xperia T and Xperia V after so many days of delay and crisis; when it rolled officially, users started complaining about the handful of bugs they are facing. 9.2.A.0.295 firmware was rolled back on Xperia T, TX and V as android 4.3 update and just now a 9.2.A.1.199 firmware has been certified for Xperia T and Xperia V as bug fixing update on PTCRB.

Severe battery drain, more RAM usage issue are some bugs which users reported to us. 9.2.A.1.199 firmware will keep Xperia T and Xperia V on android 4.3 and is a bug fixing update only. After updating to android 4.3 Sony has started rolling other OTA updates also, like we saw recently Album 5.4.A.0.20 update.

[ UPDATE – 7 March ] Xperia TX 9.2.A.1.199 firmware update rolling.

[ UPDATE – 10 March ] Xperia T LT30p 9.2.A.1.199 firmware update rolling | Xperia V LT25i 9.2.A.1.199 firmware update rolling

Check below the certification for 9.2.A.1.199 firmware below.

9.2.A.1.199 firmware certification for Xperia T LT30p on PTCRB.

9.2.A.1.199 firmware certification for Xperia V LT25i on PTCRB.

No ETA is there for 9.2.A.1.199 firmware rollout yet. We will keep you updated as soon as it roll outs. KitKat update for same devices is still under investigation.

What bugs you are currently facing Xperia T, TX and V users on 9.2.A.1.199 firmware, let us know. Drop your comments below.

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