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Xperia Z1 Price in India Rs 44990 – Get 6 months Accidental warranty, Premium case and 5000 mAh Portable Charger

Sony Xperia Z1 has finally come to India officially, in an event organised in New Delhi today it has been launched with great enthusiasm just like the launch of Xperia Z. Kenichiro Hibi ( MD Sony India ) and Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif unveiled it. Xperia Z1 is available for sale in Europe from 4 Sept after its unveiling at IFA 2013 Berlin event.

Sony Smart Watch 2 and QX 10 and QX 100 lenses are also launched in Indian market besides Xperia Z1 and all priced at every decent rates and cheaper rates as compared to what they are being sold in Europe. Sony Smart Watch is launched at Rs 14990 and QX 10 lens at Rs 12990 and QX 100 lens at Rs 24990.

Xperia Z1 Price in India

A very decent price tag has been given to Xperia Z1 and it is cheaper than Xperia Z Ultra. Xperia Z1 Price in India Rs 44990 which comes with 6 month accidental warranty and a premium flip case worth Rs 2990 and Sony Portable charger cum power bank worth Rs 2790.

Xperia Z1 is insanely powerful device and its’ decent price tag in India gonna sell it like hot cakes as it’s competitor Galaxy Note 3 is launched at much costlier price Rs49990 which is around 5K INR more than price of Xperia Z1.

So if you are looking to buy Xperia Z1 in India, buy it now as above promotional offer will be valid for only a few days.

Buy Xperia Z1 In India at Rs 42999 from FlipKart

Xperia Z1 is available in all three colors viz. Purple, Black and White and is available at Flipkart for purchase. Xperia Z1 is available at Rs 42999 on Flipkart, the cheapest price in India yet.

NOTE :- Xperia Z1 Priced reduced to Rs 42999 in 1 hour on Flipkart from Rs 43499

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What’s your reaction at the price tag of Xperia Z1 in India, let us know…Drop your comments if you face any difficulty in purchasing Xperia Z1 from Flipkart.

Xperia ZR C5503/C5502 Android 4.2.2 10.3.1.A.2.67 firmware Update Rolled Out

In the starting of month August we saw Sony rolling out officially android 4.2.2 jelly bean 10.3.1.A.0.244 update for Xperia ZR C5503 and C5502 version globally but on the other hand Indian Xperia ZR C5502 users didn’t receive this 10.3.1.A.0.244 update on their handsets and they remained on android 4.1.2 10.1.1.A.1.310 firmware. A few days back we reported that 10.3.1.A.2.67 firmware is in testing for Xperia Z and may roll out soon but now we have seen this 10.3.1.A.2.67 firmware update for Xperia Z and soon expecting it to arrive on Xperia Z, ZL and Tablet Z.

Just a moment ago we spotted Android 4.2.2 10.3.1.A.2.67 firmware update on our Indian Xperia ZR C5502 handset confirming that finally Android 4.2.2 update arrived for Xperia ZR in India. Xperia ZR users who have already this android 4.2.2 10.3.1.A.0.244 firmware update are also receiving this 10.3.1.A.2.67 firmware update being confirmed in Vietnam.

Note :- 10.3.1.A.2.67 firmware brings android 4.2.2 officially for Xperia ZR in India and rest who already have android 4.2.2 10.3.1.A.0.244 update for them it is only a bug fixing update.

Xperia ZR C5503/C5502 Android 4.2.2 10.3.1.A.2.67 firmware details

Android – Jelly Bean 4.2.2
Phone Model – Xperia ZR C5502
Baseband version – 9x15A-ACEFWMAZQ-30110068-44
Build Number – 10.3.1.A.2.67 firmware
Kernel – 3.4.0-g43a9ba9 BuildUser@BuildHost #1 Mon Aug 26 10:05:33 2013

Change in both kernel version and baseband version is noticed.

Xperia ZR C5503/Android 4.2.2 10.3.1.A.2.67 firmware Update

10.3.1.A.2.67 firmware is available over PC companion and SUS as usual, connect your Xperia ZR to PC and check for 10.3.1.A.2.67 firmware update notification as shown below and proceed as per on screen instructions.

For all those who haven’t got this update notification till now can update their Xperia ZR by manually flashing the 10.3.1.A.2.67 firmware ftf file.

Download C5503_10.3.1.A.2.67_RU.ftf | 708 MB

NOTE :- As soon C5502 ftf file will be available, we will update the links. If you are desperate to use above file you can use it, it will do no harm. Cross flash it. Root your device. Then edit your build.prop back to C5502.

Xperia ZR C5503/C5502 Android 4.2.2 10.3.1.A.2.67 firmware Changelog

We have just updated our Xperia ZR on 10.3.1.A.2.67 firmware and are checking out the changelog, soon we will update this section. As this is android 4.2.2 for Xperia ZR Indian users, all changes are same as was in previous 10.3.1.A.0.244 update.

If you have already updated your Xperia ZR on 10.3.1.A.2.67 firmware then let us know the changes you noticed. Any improvements over previous firmware, if you are an Indian Xperia ZR user, drop comments on your android 4.2.2 update.

Xperia Z Ultra 14.1.B.1.532 firmware Rolled Out – Fake Hang SOD Issue still there

Xperia Z Ultra has just now received 14.1.B.1.532 firmware update, a day after it was certified on PTCRB. 14.1.B.1.532 firmware update is bug fixing update over previous 14.1.B.1.526 firmware. This is the second update in the month on September on Xperia Z Ultra. Xperia Z Ultra has been facing some serious screen issues, fake hang issue SOD ( sleep of death ) as reported by many users.

Android 4.2.2 14.1.B.1.532 firmware update on Xperia Z Ultra C6802 HSPA+ version is confirmed in India, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Turkey and soon will be available at other regions also. As usual 14.1.B.1.532 firmware is available over PC Companion / SUS / Bridge. Updated optimized almost 170 apps.

Xperia Z Ultra 14.1.B.1.532 firmware Details

Phone – Xperia Z Ultra C6802
Android Version – 4.2.2
Baseband version – 8974-AAAAANAZQ-10220006-17
Kernel – 3.4.0
Build number – 14.1.B.1.532 firmware.

Software info of 14.1.B.1.532 Firmware added below.

We will soon update the links for 14.1.B.1.532 firmware ftf file so that users who have not got update notification yet, can also update their Xperia Z Ultra via manual flashing.

Xperia Z Ultra 14.1.B.1.532 Firmware update Changelog

Fake Hang issue is still there.
SOD issue not sorted out.
Proximity Sensor now working efficiently.
AnTuTu score of 33698 recorded, dropped a bit. Do not consider it as a changelog.

1778 MB RAM available in this 14.1.B.1.532 firmware update.

If you haven’t got the update notification yet, you can download the 14.1.B.1.532 firmware ftf from given below link. Flash it using flashtool.

Download C6802_14.1.B.1.532_HK.ftf

Fake Hang and SOD issue on Xperia Z Ultra are the serious ones and we expected that 14.1.B.1.532 firmware update will sort them out but unfortunately many users are still reporting the same issue. It’s not proper SOD issue, it’s like a Fake SOD issue occurring on phone. Bluetooth transfer speed increased a bit. Battery back up almost same. Home transition a bit laggy for us.

If you have updated your Xperia Z Ultra on 14.1.B.1.532 firmware then let us know is SOD issue still there for you or not. Drop your comments.

Thanks Richard Loh 🙂

Download Xperia Z1 User Guide Manual, SAR information Pdf

Sony Xperia Z1 has hit the market now and is available for pre-order in Europe and UK and will be launched very soon in other parts of world. On the day of it’s official unveiling at IFA 2013 Sony released the Xperia Z1 white papers which were available for download and just as the device has come to market, official user manual guide of Xperia Z1 is now available for download.

Sony has uploaded the white paper, user guide manual, SAR information, Environmental declaration and warranty information on their support section for Xperia Z1.

Download Xperia Z1 User Guide Manual pdf

Officially manual is uploaded for Xperia Z1 C6902, C6903 and C6906 which you can download from given below link.

Download userguide_EN_C6902-C6903-C6906_1_Android4.2.pdf

Download sar_C6902_C6903_C6906_1.pdf

Have a look at this official user guide manual of Xperia Z1 and know your Xperia Z1 better, let us know if you have any doubts regarding Xperia Z1.

[ via – SONYMOBILE ]

Xperia Z Ultra 14.1.B.1.532 firmware certified by PTCRB

Recently we saw 14.1.B.1.526 firmware being rolled on Xperia Z Ultra C6802 HSPA+ version, now even LTE version of Xperia Z Ultra is being listed in UK market and now a new firmware has been certified for all versions Xperia Z Ultra. 14.1.B.1.532 firmware is the latest firmware which is certified now.

PTCRB yesterday listed 14.1.B.1.532 firmware for Xperia Z Ultra HSPA+ C6802 and C6806, C6833, C6843. This is the first time any firmware has been certified for Xperia Z Ultra C6843.

[ UPDATE – 17 September ]

Xperia Z Ultra 14.1.B.1.532 firmware Rolled Out – Fake Hang SOD Issue still there

Recently a few days ago 14.1.B.1.526 firmware update rolled which was a bug fixing update only and before that we saw the major 14.1.B.1.510 firmware update which brought X-Reality for Mobile in display settings on Xperia Z Ultra.

Let’s hope the new certified 14.1.B.1.532 firmware will be rolled out quickly.

Xperia Z1 Dismantling – Tear Down All parts removed – G Lens Exposed

Sony Xperia Z1 undoubtedly the best from Sony yet in a smartphone. Xperia Z1 is a powerhouse, insanely powerful and sports 2.2 GHz Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 Quad core processor with Adreno 330 GPU. It has 2 GB RAM, 16 GB ROM. The most exciting thing in Xperia Z1 is its cam, it features a 20.7 MP with Sony’s G Lens 1/2.3 – type Exmor RS for mobile CMOS image sensor and BIONZ for Mobile – Image processing Engine.

Xperia Z1 is framed in Durable Tempered Glass One-piece Aluminium frame and is IP55 & IP58 Certified – Dust and Water Resistance. Well Xperia Z1 looks a tough phone seeing all this, is it easy to dismantle it, tear it down. Folks at CnBeta have done it very easily. Let’s have a look at Xperia Z1 dismantling step by step exposing its internal processor and “G” lens.

Xperia Z1 Dismantling Step by Step

Xperia Z1 is a three anti-cellphone well packed and it’s bonded stick tape ( and adhesive glue ) which tightens its back cover is very strong so Xperia Z1 Dismantling is a skilled task, don’t perform it on your personal Xperia Z1 ( you will loose warranty as well as your phone too 😛 )

Don’t take below pics as your tutorial on how to dismantle Xperia Z1. Check the pic below showing Xperia Z1 Dismantling. ( Click on Pics to Zoom ).

Opening Xperia Z1 back cover, you see the position of Xperia Z1 battery and motherboard chip clearly. You can see them tightened with the help of 9 screws.

Now you see the back cover of Xperia Z1, exactly same like Xperia Z. Notice the two metal contacts at top, they are for NFC enabling.

See the Yellow tape, it is used to cover the battery part.

Notice the G lens in top left corner and Xperia Z1 chip shield.

Check below, you see 3000 mAh battery of Xperia Z1 ( AGBP011-A001 ). Now next step is to unscrew all 9 screws.

9 screws in Hexagonal screw design.

Below you can see the mighty Xperia Z1 “G” Lens.

Now look at the below gallery you will see the dismantling of Xperia Z1 processor and other internal parts.

Xperia Z1 is a tough device and it is not very easy to dismantle it and most important it’s very difficult to stick it back to original position so only a skilled worker must do this.

Xperia Z1 is coming to India on 18 September, stay tuned.

So how did you like this dismantling of Xperia Z1, let us know drop your comments below…

[ via – CnBeta ]

WATCH Xperia Z1 Launch in India on 18 September LIVE Video Streaming from New Delhi

Sony Xperia Z1 which was officially unveiled at IFA 2013 Berlin now is coming to India on 18 September, its confirmed now. Sony has been sending press invites for the upcoming event of Sony Xperia Z1 launch. Xperia Z1 event will be held on Wednesday 18 Sept in New Delhi, India confirmed by folks at FoneArena.

Sony is also sending emails to those people in India who registered about getting infoo on Xperia Z1.

Kenichiro Hibi ( MD Sony India ) is expected to unveil the Xperia Z1 in India and Bollywood actress “Katrina Kaif” is expected to be the official brand ambassador.

Xperia Z1 Launch in India – Live video Streaming

Just like Xperia Z1 launch at IFA 2013 was officially shown live, so the launch in India will also be. Bookmark this page, on 18 Sept. we will bring the live launch of Xperia Z1 in India.

Sony Xperia Z1 is highly priced, in UK Xperia Z1 price is £599 and in Germany it is €649, direct conversion rate of that price in INR is very high so we need to see at which price range Sony will launch Xperia Z1.

Competitors like Galaxy Note 3 and LG G2 are also launching in India at the same time so Xperia Z1 will face a tough competition in India from those two mighty handsets.

Legendary XDA developer “DooMLoRD”, who first quoted that Xperia Honami will be named as Xperia Z1 has commented on the price of Xperia Z1 and according to him it will be around Rs 44K i.e. INR 44,000/- and Sony will also be giving some goodies with it on pre-orders and will be soon available after the launch.

4 days to go now for the official listing of Xperia Z1 in India, what do you think it’s price range will be. Drop your comments.

[ via – FoneArena ]

Xperia Z1 comes with a Physical Hard Reset Button

Just noticed a physical hard reset button on Xperia Z1 exactly just like Xperia ZL, SP and Z Ultra have. Well only a few Xperia phones have this physical hard reset button and is of great importance. Under the MicroSD flap we saw a small red button in Xperia Z Ultra and in Xperia SP you see it when back cover is removed at the center bottom side.

Similarly in Xperia Z1, the physical hard reset button lies under the SIM card flap area. You see a small red dot, where “OFF” is written. In case your phone hangs or freezes you can restart it by just pressing it with an object like pen/pencil for a few seconds (3) and then phone vibrates and restarts, it’s like another physical power button.

Look at the position of physical hard reset button in Xperia Z1. Below red button is answer to your query ” how to hard reset Xperia Z1 “.

In Xperia Z we use pressing “Power key + Volume up” button for a few seconds and then phone restarts. Well it seems a lot easier to us rather than pressing a physical hard reset button.

What do you think which is more convenient to you, let us know. Drop your comments.

Thanks maverick1103 🙂

Download Xperia Z Walkman 7.12.A.0.0 App OTA update

One of the Xperia Z Media app has been updated just now. Walkman App previously on Version 7.9.A.0.1 has got an update to new Walkman 7.12.A.0.0 app version. Walkman 7.12.A.0.0 update is available as an OTA update, 13 MB update.

We got Walkman 7.12.A.0.0 App update notification on our Xperia Z c6602 India, just now 🙂

Download Xperia Z Walkman 7.12.A.0.0 App

Check in your “Update Center” app whether you have got any notification for Walkman 7.12.A.0.0 version update, if yes proceed it. If you haven’t got the update notification then download the Walkman 7.12.A.0.0 apk from below link and install it manually like a normal apk file.

Download XperiaZ Walkman 7.12.A.0.0.apk

No significant changes has been noticed in this new Walkman 7.12.A.0.0 App update as compared to previous update but a bit more smooth now.

Official Features of Walkman 7.12.A.0.0 App from Sony

Software performance improvement and bugs fixed.
New releases and top charts in music unlimited.
Free Trial of Sony Entertainment Network’s music streaming service “Music Unlimited”, including offline playback support.
High Quality visual and audio enhancement.
UI enhancements, cleaner, smoother and faster user experience.

If you have noticed any major change in this new Walkman 7.12.A.0.0 App then let us know, drop your comments below.

Download Xperia Z1 C6902 / L39h 14.1.G.1.526 firmware – Install ftf

Sony Xperia Z1 is up for pre-order and some folks have managed to get hands on Xperia Z1 and its latest firmware. Recently we saw PTCRB listing Xperia Z1 initial 14.1.G.1.518 firmware which was seen in all stock devices at IFA 2013. Just now an XDA member from “Untitled Xperia Team” UXT has posted the latest firmware for Xperia Z1 even though it is not listed on PTCRB also.

14.1.G.1.526 firmware for Xperia Z1 has been posted at XDA for downloading, claimed as the most latest update for Xperia Z1 C6902 / L39h HSPA+ version.

Download Xperia Z1 C6902 / L39h 14.1.G.1.526 firmware

14.1.G.1.526 firmware is extracted from “EMMA” software so it means if you have Xperia Z1 with you then you will be able to update only 14.1.G.1.518 firmware via PC Companion or SUS.

Download 14.1.G.1.526_TW_1276_3106 | 785 MB
[ via XDA user macallen ]

Download 14.1.G.1.526_TW_1276_3106 | 785 MB
[ via XDA user sj8023ld ]

NOTE :- Both Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra and other new models have been added in new version of FlashTool 0.9.11.1 , use it to flash above ftf file.

Download flashtool-0.9.11.1-windows.rar

Flash it like a normal ftf.

Well if you have got your Xperia Z1 or you are going to have it, update it on latest 14.1.G.1.526 firmware and let us know about its performance and updates as compared to original stock firmware.

[ via – XDA ]

Xperia Z Ultra C6802 14.1.B.1.526 Firmware Update Rolled Out

Last major update for Xperia Z Ultra C6802 HSPA+ version was 14.1.B.1.510 firmware which brought the much awaited X-Reality for mobile feature in display settings enhancing the photos and video quality. Well just now another 14.1.B.1.526 Firmware has hit Xperia Z Ultra C6802 HSPA+ version.

14.1.B.1.526 Firmware available over PC Companion / SUS and Bridge is confirmed in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Denmark and soon will hit other regions also.

Xperia Z Ultra C6802 14.1.B.1.526 Firmware Details

Phone – Xperia Z Ultra C6802
Android Version – 4.2.2
Baseband version – 8974-AAAAANAZQ-10220006-14
Kernel – 3.4.0
Build number – 14.1.B.1.526 firmware

Software info of 14.1.B.1.526 Firmware added below.

A slight change in the baseband file version and kernel build date.

If you haven’t got the 14.1.B.1.526 Firmware Update notification yet, then you can manually flash the 14.1.B.1.526 firmware ftf file via flash tool.

Download Xperia Z Ultra 14.1.B.1.526 ftf for manual flashing

Download C6802_14.1.B.1.526_M3dD0g.ftf | 774.9 MB
[ via XDA user – m3dd0g ]

NOTE :- Both Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z Ultra and other new models have been added in new version of FlashTool 0.9.11.1 , use it to flash above ftf file.

Download flashtool-0.9.11.1-windows.rar

Flash it like a normal ftf.

Xperia Z Ultra 14.1.B.1.526 Firmware update Changelog

We are still finding the changelog, will update this section soon.

Screen Colors are more bright in this update, looks better saturated then before.
Performance fixing and lag fixing update.
Not very much changes noticed.
Sound enhancement settings has got a bug, just noticed.
Battery draining much more faster, let firmware settle will update soon.

Root is available on this firmware via vRoot. Well if you have updated your Xperia Z Ultra C6802 on 14.1.B.1.526 firmware then let us know, any major changes you noticed, drop your comments below.

Thanks beenoliu 🙂

Xperia SP C5302/C5303 12.0.A.2.254 firmware update Rolled – Minor Bug Fixing update

Just now we have spotted that another firmware 12.0.A.2.254 has hit the Xperia SP both C5303 LTE and C5302 HSPA+ versions. Previously Xperia SP has 12.0.A.2.245 firmware, rolled in the month of August. 12.0.A.2.254 firmware was just seen on PTCRB as certified and here it comes now.

12.0.A.2.254 firmware, a bug fixing update only for Xperia SP is available on PC Companion / SUS and Bridge and rolled for both carrier networks as well as unbranded devices.

12.0.A.2.254 firmware update confirmed in Hungary, Pakistan, Indonesia, Thailand, India, Singapore and on O2 carrier in UK. Will soon roll in other regions also.

Xperia SP C5302/C5303 Android 4.1.2 12.0.A.2.254 firmware update

Android Version – 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Phone – Xperia SP C5302 / c5303
Kernel – 3.4.0
Baseband – 8960A-AAAAATAZQ-40031007-13

A slight change is noticed in the file version of baseband. Software info for above 12.0.A.2.254 firmware update added below.

Xperia SP 12.0.A.2.254 firmware update for via PC Companion

Connect your Xperia SP to PC and check whether you got any 12.0.A.2.254 firmware update notification as shown below if yes then proceed as per on screen instructions.

If you haven’t got the 12.0.A.2.254 firmware update notification yet then check below we have 12.0.A.2.254 firmware ftf file to flash on.

Download Xperia SP 12.0.A.2.254 firmware ftf file for manual flashing

Below file is extracted from

Phone Software version – 1269-3538_12.0.A.2.254 Generic user
File System Version – GLOBAL-LTE_12.0.A.2.254
Customization version – 1272-1874_R10A

Download C5303_12.0.A.2.254_o2.rar | 762.1 MB

UK O2 Branded Carrier ftf
[ via XDA user kidicarus1602 ]

Download Xperia SP (C5303) 12.0.A.2.254 Russian.ftf
[ via XDA user Joku1981 ]

Xperia SP 12.0.A.2.254 firmware changelog

We are still preparing the 12.0.A.2.254 firmware changelog, please wait will update this section soon 😛 It seems a bug fixing update only. Stay tuned.

No UI Change, same visual as in old update.
Same as 766 MB RAM available again.
Wi-Fi range increased a bit for us.
Display colors looks more saturated now.

Some users have also got the notification to download “Xperia Privilige app v2.1 after this update”.

Well if you have updated to 12.0.A.2.254 firmware update please let us know what major changes you noticed in this new update, found any bugs, drop your comments.

Thanks kidicarus1602 and hash054 🙂

Xperia Z1 Mini snapped beside Xperia Z1 pic leaks – Rumored CES 2014 Launch

Xperia Z1 has been officially unveiled at IFA 2013 Berlin and it was exactly same as all the leaks depicted before its official launch. Xperia Z1 is insanely powerful but what users were also expecting that “Xperia Z1 Mini” aka “Xperia Honami Mini” will also launch at IFA 2013 but that wasn’t the case.

Not very much credible info has been posted in leaks of Xperia Z1 Mini, but this sometime something very clear has been popped up for Xperia Z1 Mini.

Xperia Z1 Mini snapped beside Xperia Z1

In a clear photograph below, Purple Xperia Z1 Mini ( Xperia Honami Mini ) has been snapped beside 2 Xperia Z1 handsets ( Black and Purple ). Pic clearly says that Xperia Z1 Mini is of same style in design as Xperia Z1 is.

Click on Image to ZOOM

Tipster also posted some info about the specifications of Xperia Z1 Mini.

4.3″ 720p screen.
2 GB RAM
8 GB internal memory.
Snapdragon 800 Quad core processor.
F 2.0 Sony’s “G” Lens in camera in same 20.7 MP cam
Android 4.3 OS.

Note : It is not clear that how much credible above specifications of Xperia Z1 Mini are but the pic of Xperia Z1 Mini very clearly says about it’s design. Above pic can be a photoshopped material also, but something is really cooking at Sony’s camp in “Mini” version.

Xperia Z1 Mini is rumored to be launched during CES 2014 Event like in CES 2013 we saw Sony launching Xperia Z. Till now only this much we have on Xperia Z1 Mini, if anything else pops up we will let you know.

If Xperia Z1 Mini comes with the same specs of processor, RAM, Cam, water and dust resistance it will surely be a powerhouse and will attract a lot attention from users.

What’s your view on Xperia Z1 Mini…

[ Via – Digi-Wo ]

Sony Xperia Z1 vs Nokia Lumia 1020 Camera Comparison

Sony Xperia Z1, Sony’s trump card at IFA 2013 Berlin event and years second flagship device after Sony Xperia Z. Xperia Z1 is insanely powerful when it comes to specs, it is powered by 2.2 GHz Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 Quad core processor, 2 GB RAM with Adreno 330 GPU and 16 GB onboard memory. One of the most fascinating features of Xperia Z1 is its 20.7 MP with Sony’s G Lens 1/2.3 – ( Lens comes with F2.0 and wide angle 27mm as well as 3x clear image zoom ) type Exmor RS for mobile CMOS image sensor and BIONZ for Mobile – Image processing Engine where it has TimeShift Burst feature which takes 61 images in 2 seconds.

Sony claims Xperia Z1 as a revolutionary camera that has been put in a waterproof smartphone yet. But not to forgot the might camera of great Nokia Lumia 1020. Undoubtedly Lumia 1020 sports the best camera in a smartphone yet featuring a whooping 41 megapixels cam with both Xenon and LED flash combination, aperture size F2.2 and Optical image stabilization ( OIS ) which is missing from Xperia Z1.

Sony Xperia Z1 vs Nokia Lumia 1020 Camera Comparison

But do really Nokia Lumia 1020 takes the best shots, when we have now LG G2 and Xperia Z1 and Galaxy Note 3 already lined up in competition and iPhone’s next generation is in rumors.

Let’s have a look at series of photos taken by folks at TBreak depicting a close look on image qualities in various modes.

NOTE :- Click on Below images to ZOOM them.

P.S. For authenticity of pics, do check the EXIF data of them in full resolution.

If you have clearly seen the above images in zoom mode, at daylight Xperia Z1 cam showed more detailed pics ( true color detailing in pics lacked ) and at night times pics taken from Lumia 1020 were a lot warmer ( not reflecting the true color ) as compared to pics taken from Xperia Z1.

[ UPDATE ]

Folks at TBreak said that they used “auto mode” in both phones, and the pictures were taken as what a normal user will take not a pro.

As Lumia sports 41 MP cam so much detailing in pics can be seen when you zoom them, check the pics in cropped 1:1 ratio.

Well after scaling down the pics to smaller sizes, pics from Xperia Z1 looked more pleasant though it doesn’t mean the it has a better or worse camera.

Xperia Z1 has already been on pre-order across Europe, if you haven’t booked it yet, Book it now.

Well we want our reader to judge from above pics which pics they liked most. Please drop your comments regarding the pictured uploaded above…What we think Xperia Z1 has produced good pics…

What you say…

[ via – TBreak ]

Xperia E C1505 Android 4.1.1 11.3.A.2.23 firmware Rolled -Minor Update

In starting of month August, we saw android 4.1.1 11.3.A.2.13 firmware update rolled which brought many new features like Stamina Mode, new media apps, new system UI and new themes with improved performance, certainly it was a major update for Xperia E. Just now users are reporting another update on their Xperia E in form of 11.3.A.2.23 firmware build number.

11.3.A.2.23 firmware is a minor update over 11.3.A.2.13 firmware and confirmed in Vietnam, not seen in India yet.

Xperia E C1505 11.3.A.2.23 firmware Details

11.3.A.2.23 firmware is confirmed on both unbranded as well as carrier devices by the users.

Phone Model – Xperia E C1505
Android Version – 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Baseband Version – 76XXU-USNSKOLYM-2540
Kernel Version – 3.4.0 adminisntrator@ubuntu-scm03 )
Build Number – 11.3.A.2.23

11.3.A.2.23 firmware is available over both PC Companion and Sony Update Service / Bridge so try connection your phone with PCC and check for 11.3.A.2.23 firmware update notification, if you have got any, proceed as per onscreen instructions.

For all those users who still have not got 11.3.A.2.23 firmware update notification, then you install manually the 11.3.A.2.23 firmware ftf from below link.

Flash the 11.3.A.2.23 firmware ftf file via Flashtool. No Root required.

Download 11.3.A.2.23 firmware ftf file

Download Xperia E (C1505)_11.3.A.2.23_Unbranded.ftf | 392 MB
[ via XDA user Benjoy Ericsson ]

11.3.A.2.23 firmware Changelog

Not a much has been seen in this new 11.3.A.2.23 firmware except for some performance update, lags fixed.

If you have got this 11.3.A.2.23 firmware on your Xperia E, do let us know about the changes you noticed, drop your comments with reviews on this firmware.

[ via – XDA ]

Xperia Z1 Added in Sony Update Service ( SUS ) for Firmware Update

Xperia Z1 is available for pre-order now across whole Europe and shipping is expected to be started in late September. Well a few days back we saw PTCRB listing 14.1.G.1.518 firmware for Xperia Z1 all variants 6943, C6906, C6903 and C6902.

Now you can update your Xperia Z1 officially if you have this device by anyhow.

Xperia Z1 Added in Sony Update Service ( SUS )

Xperia Z1 has been added in Sony Update Service software today and those who have this device by somehow can update it.

If you have Xperia Z1 with you or planning to buy it soon, you will be able to update it officially via SUS and PCC soon.

Let us know whenever you update you Xperia Z1, shoot us a comment letting us know about how responsive is firmware…

Xperia J ST26i 11.2.A.0.33 firmware Rolled Out – Minor Update Only

A new firmware with build number 11.2.A.0.33 has hit Xperia J St26i just now over the previous 11.2.A.0.31 firmware update. It’s the 3rd jelly bean firmware update for Xperia J. PTCRB certified 11.2.A.0.33 firmware for St26i and St26a half a month back.

Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bena 11.2.A.0.33 firmware update is a minor bug fixing update only and is confirmed in Egypt. 11.2.A.0.33 firmware is available over PC Companion, SUS and Bridge. 11.2.A.0.33 firmware. Our Tipster updated 11.2.A.0.33 firmware over OTA and it was less than 1 MB but if you are downloading it over PCC or SUS, you have to download whole 450MB+ update.

11.2.A.0.33 firmware has not been seen in any other location till now, it seems 11.2.A.0.33 firmware update is a regional update from Sony only available in some regions.

Xperia J ST26i 11.2.A.0.33 firmware Details

Android – 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Model Number – Xperia J ST26i
Baseband version – 7X25A_M:2540.41.00.89.001.013_A:2540.41.00.89.001.195
Kernel Version – 3.4.0 user@sibldsrv-03))
Firmware Build Number – 11.2.A.0.33

A little bit change in baseband version is noticed over previous 11.2.A.0.31 firmware.

Software info of 11.2.A.0.33 firmware is added below.

Software Version – 1263-8752_11.2.A.0.33
File System – WORLD-i_11.2.A.0.33
Customization version – 1271-1970_R5E

To update your Xperia J on 11.2.A.0.33 firmware via PC Companion, connect your phone to PC, open PC Companion and look for 11.2.A.0.33 firmware update notification as shown below, confirm the firmware number and proceed as per screen instructions.

If you haven’t got 11.2.A.0.33 firmware update notification do try updating via SUS also.

We will soon upload the 11.2.A.0.33 ftf file for manual flashing for those who still haven’t got the update yet.

11.2.A.0.33 firmware Chnagelog / Review / Screenshots

AnTuTu score is 4071 in this new update, dropped 200 points for us.

No major changes are noticed.
Transition speed seems improved a bit.
UI more responsive.
RAM free level is same as it was before. Now we have around 50 MB+ Free RAM available.

If you have updated your Xperia on 11.2.A.0.33 firmware, then let us know what changes you noticed. Drop you comment, how did you find this 11.2.A.0.33 firmware update, is it buggy…

Thanks Sakura Chan 🙂

Xperia Z1 20.7 MP Cam Test Results against iPhone 5, Galaxy S4, HTC One, Nokia Lumia 925 and Lumia 1020

On 4 Sept at IFA 2013, Sony unveiled Xperia Z1 with the tag “Best of Sony” and why not after all it features one of the most insanely powerful software and hardware. Xperia Z1 is more a camera-centeric smartphone from Sony.

Xperia Z1 features whooping 20.7 MP with Sony’s G Lens 1/2.3 – type Exmor RS for mobile CMOS image sensor and BIONZ for Mobile – Image processing Engine for taking exceptionally superb photos even in a very low light. Well folks at Sony Mobile have put Xperia Z1 20.7 MP camera against the camera of iPhone 5, Galaxy S4, HTC One, Nokia Lumia 925 and Lumia 1020 and the test results are very surprising. Let’s have a look at it.

Xperia Z1 20.7 MP Cam with “G” Lens Test Results

A research was carried by “Strategy Analytics” and consumer assessment methodology was adopted for the claim mentioned below. All the shots were captured in best possible focus mode and best fame of subject.

Xperia Z1 20.7 MP Cam Test Results against iPhone 5, Galaxy S4, HTC One, Nokia Lumia 925 and Lumia 1020 and the shots were carried on objects as mentioned below.

Test Results

Object :- Baby Toy asleep at ultra low light.

Click on Images to Zoom

Object :- People at a party – Soft Back lighting

Object :- Close up of a lined face.

How above images were ranked by users involved in unbiased testing, is mentioned below.

Some other claims made by Sony Mobile on Xperia Z1 20.7 MP Cam are :-

Xperia Z1 has world’s best camera in a waterproof smartphone

Xperia Z1 comes with Sony’s G Lens – Lens comes with F2.0 and wide angle 27mm as well as 3x clear image zoom. Xperia Z1 features 20.7 MP cam in 8.5mm thickness of phone and IP55/IP58 certification.

P.S. All the above images are based on specific tests and published on Sony Mobile Website.

What do you think regarding above claims made on Xperia Z1 20.7 MP Cam from Sony, are they fully justified. Let us know…drop your comments.

[ Via – Sony Mobile ]

Install Xperia S 6.2.B.1.96 Deodexed Zipaligned Rooted ROM – Busybox Installed

For all Xperia S, SL and Acro S users 6.2.B.1.96 firmware came as a sign of relief over previous buggy jell bean 6.2.B.0.211 firmware update. 6.2.B.1.96 firmware update is the best update seen till now ( Though ICS update was great also ) almost bug free for us and is very responsive and smooth, nice work from Sony devs.

Well already 6.2.B.1.96 firmware is rooted and CMW recovery installed, so what all is needed now to try all those Xperia Z1 ( Honami ) Mods, you need a 6.2.B.1.96 deodexed ROM.

Install Xperia S 6.2.B.1.96 Deodexed Zipaligned Rooted Busybox Installed ROM

As many Xperia S, SL and Acro S users were asking for it, 6.2.B.1.96 Deodexed ROM has been uploaded and is ready for use.

Requirements

Phones Needed – Xperia S.

You can try it on Xperia SL and Acro S, after flashing the Xperia S kernel on your respective phone and then after flashing the Xperia S Deodexed ROM, flash back your old original kernel. – Do it at your own risk.

Kernels for Xperia S to be flashed on Xperia SL and Acro S

6.2.B.1.96 firmware – You must have 6.2.B.1.96 installed on your phone, if not then follow the given below to download 6.2.B.1.96 ftf.

Xperia S,SL,Acro S 6.2.B.1.96 firmware Rolled – Major Update fixed 1080p HD Video Lag, Volume Up button bug.

Rooted 6.2.B.1.96 firmware – If you don’t have your Xperia S rooted on 6.2.B.1.96 firmware, then follow the given below link to root it.

How to Root Xperia S, SL, Acro S 6.2.B.1.96 firmware via DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit v18

CWM recovery Installed – You below link to install CWM recovery on latest 6.2.B.1.96 firmware. Below Recovery method works for both 6.2.B.1.96 and 6.2.B.0.211 firmware.

Install CWM Recovery v6.0.3.0 Xperia S, SL, Acro S Jelly Bean 6.2.B.1.96 firmware

After doing all above steps, let come to installing steps of 6.2.B.1.96 Deodexed ROM.

How to Install Xperia S 6.2.B.1.96 Deodexed ROM ?

Below mentioned ROM is Deodexed, Zipaligned, Rooted with BusyBox isntalled already.

WARNING

Do make a Full backup of system + data before proceeding.

Download Xperia S 6.2.B.1.96 Deodexed ROM.

Download LT26i_6.2.B.1.96 Deo-Zipa-Root-Busy.zip

Download above mentioned ROM.
Flash the ROM zip in Recovery.
Wipe Cache and Dalvik.
Reboot done.

Now you have 6.2.B.1.96 Deodexed firmware on your Xperia S running. If you get any issues in installing this ROM, do let us know.

Acro S and Xperia SL users try it at your own risk, if you are succeeded do let us know in comments.

[ via – XDA ]

Xperia Z1 Official Price in UK £599 – Shipping in Late September

Xperia Z1 is not even 24 hours old now and the official price of this premium smartphone from Sony has come. Yesterday we posted that Xperia Z1 will be available in all three White, Black and Purple color in Germany for €649 ( 649 Euro ) and shipping starts later in this month.

Kazuo Hirai at IFA 2013 said the Xperia Z1 will be globally available and shipping starts later in this month. Xperia Z1 is the Best of Sony till now, world has seen with insanely powerful features. Just now we spotted Xperia Z1 being listed on Sony Mobile UK Website.

Xperia Z1 Official Price in UK £599

Xperia Z1 has been officially listed on Sony Mobile UK website and is available for pre-orders now. Xperia Z1 Official Price in UK £599 ( exclusive of VAT ) and shipping starts in late September, hopefully after 19 Sept.

On pre-ordering Xperia Z1 from Sony Mobile GB you will get free express delivery. Device availability is in all three colors White, Black and Purple.

If we see the global conversion rate of GB and Euro currency, Xperia Z1 is somewhat overpriced in UK as compared to what it is priced in Germany.

So will you be buying Xperia Z1 ? Want to become the owner of first of its kind smartphone from Sony or you want to wait for the reviews to come…

Let us know, drop your comments on the pricing tag of Xperia Z1.

[ via –Sony Mobile GB ]

Download Xperia Z1 C6902,C6903,C6906,C6943 White Paper Manual Pdf

Finally after seeing the official launch of Xperia Z1 at IFA 2013 by Kazuo Hirai and the fascination promos of Xperia Z1, we can surely say it is the Best of Sony. Xperia Z1 ia official now and will be available soon globally across all markets.

Sony has comes up with 4 versions of Xperia Z1 which we already have predicted.

Xperia Z1 Full Specifications and Features Listed Officially

Xperia Z1 White Paper Manual

Xperia Z1 C6902 HSPA+ version and other three C6903, C6906 and C6943 LTE variants of Xperia Z1 are launched and will be available for sale. As usual white paper manual pdfs for each Xperia Z1 variant is available for download.

Below you can download Xperia Z1 White Paper Manual pdfs.

Xperia Z1 C6902/L39h HSPA+White Paper

Download Xperia_Z1_HSPA_C6902(L39h)_WP_1.pdf

Xperia Z1 LTE C6906 White Paper

Download Xperia_Z1_LTE_C6906_WP_1.pdf

Xperia Z1 LTE C6903 White Paper

Download Xperia_Z1_LTE_C6903_WP_1.pdf

Xperia Z1 LTE C6943 White Paper

Download Xperia_Z1_LTE_C6943_WP_1.pdf

If you are interested in more detailed info on Sony Xperia Z1, then it’s recommended you download the whole press kit for Xperia Z1 which has all the info regarding Xperia Z1.

Download Xperia Z1 Press Kit

Download SoMC_Xperia_Z1_press_kit_103.zip

Just now we have spotted that Sony Xperia Z1 will be available at the price of €649 ( 649 Euro ) in Germany and will go for sale in later this month officially. Hopefully we will see the launch of Xperia Z1 everywhere this time.

What you have to say on Xperia Z1, do you agree it is really the Best of Sony or not…Drop your comments.

Sony Xperia Z1 Official Promo Videos and Trailers

Sony Xperia Z1 has been officially launched now code named as Xperia Honami. Everything related to Xperia Z1 is now available, nothing is hidden. Sony has officially released the press kit, white paper and images for Xperia Z1.

Xperia Z1 is the best ever smartphone produced by Sony undoubtedly.

Xperia Z1 Full Specifications, Features and Photo Gallery

Sony Xperia Z1 Official Promos

Sony has officially released various promo videos for Xperia Z1 in which it looks stunning, the device definitely has goen through best of Sony’s craftmanship.

Well now let’s have a loot at the videos of Xperia Z1.

If you are a true Xperia smartphone enthusiast like us then above video promos of Xperia Z1 will blow your mind.

Xperia Z1 has been priced at €649 in Germany and will be available for sale later this month.

Let us know did you like Xperia Z1, what’s your opinion on Xperia Z1.

Xperia Z1 Official Price in Germany €649 – Selling Starts in September

Xperia Z1 has just been officialy unveiled at IFA 2013 Berlin event and all leaks have comes true now as expected. The World has finally seen the “Best of Sony” in form of Xperia Z1.

Xperia Z1 features Snapdragon 800 2.2 GhZ Quad core processor with Adreno 330 GPU, 2GB RAM and 20.7 MP cam with Sony’s G Lens. Xperia Z1 sports 5″ FHD Triluminos display with X-Reality for mobile.

Xperia Z1 Official Price in Germany €649

Well all these specs make Xperia Z1 areally great wonderful smartphone, but does all those things in a smartphone comes for a cheap price, certainly No.

Xperia Z1 has been officially priced at €649 ( 649 Euro ) in Germany ( RRP ) and will be available for sale, later in September only in Black, White and Purple color.

No further info on the exact date on which Xperia Z1 will go for sale in Germany is available till now.

Considering the high price of Xperia Z1 in Germany, it is expected that at around £500+ we can expect it to launch in UK. No Xperia Z1 Price in India info is available. It is rumored that on September 18-19, Xperia Z1 will be officially launched in India.

In case you want to look at the detailed specifications of Xperia Z1, please refer the link below.

Xperia Z1 Full Official Specializations, Features and Photo Gallery

Stay tuned to us, we will bring more update on Xperia Z1 soon. Let us know do you think Xperia Z1 is over priced ?

[ via – Sony ]

Xperia Z1 Launched Officially at IFA 2013 Berlin – 20.7 MP Cam, 5″ Triluminos display with Snapdragon 800

Finally the World has seen the #bestofSony officially at IFA 2013 Berlin, it’s quite obvious Xperia fans were waiting for so long for the official unveiling of Xperia Z1 after so many fascinating leaks and teaser images and videos. Coming to the main attraction of this post, let’s see what Sony has given world in #bestofSony Xperia Z1.

Kazuo Hirai, just now at IFA 2013 unveiled the Xperia Z1 and Sony QX10 and QX100 lenses.

Xperia Z1 Launched Officially at IFA 2013 Berlin

Full Detailed Xperia Z1 Specifications Features Photo Gallery Revealed – Officially, Check out Now

Xperia Z1 the successor of Xperia Z marks the beginning of camera-centric smartphones from Sony under tag “One-Sony” 🙂 With 20.7 MP camera with 1/2.3″ sensor with G-Lens, 5″ screen FHD Triluminos display with X-Reality for Mobile and powered by 2.2 GHz Snapdragon 800 processor with Adreno 330 GPU unit.

Let’s look at Xperia Z1 specification in detail…

Xperia Z1 OFFICIAL Key Features

Sony’s G Lens – Lens comes with F2.0 and wide angle 27mm as well as 3x clear image zoom.
BIONZ for Mobile – Image processing engine from Sony.
1/2.3 -type Exmor RS for mobile CMOS image sensor with 20.7 MP and can take 61 images in 2 seconds.
Xperia Z1 will come with IP 55 & IP 58 dust and water resistance certification with signature Sony OmniBalance design.
Qualocomm Snapdragon 800 2.2 Ghz MSM8974 Quadcore chipset.
3000 mAh battery and 4G LTE connectivity.
Memory – 16 GB internal, additional support upto 64 GB S card and 2 GB RAM.
Available in Black, White and purple color.

Official Images of Xperia Z1

Key Technical Specifications of Xperia Z1 – OFFICIAL Specs

Size

Xperia Z1 – 144 x 74 x 8.5 mm
Weight – 170 grams.
OS – Android 4.2.2
Processor – Snapdragon 800 2.2Ghz Qualcomm MSM8974 Quadcore chipset

Camera

20.7 MP
8x Digital Zoom
Front Facing Camera – 2MP 1080p
HS Video Recording.

Display

5″ Triluminos display with X-Reality for mobile.
1920×1080 screen resolution

Memory

16 GB internal
Upto Additional 64 GB SD card support available.
RAM – 2GB

Battery

Embedded 3000 mAh

Images from the Launch of Xperia Z1 at IFA 2013 by Kazuo Hirai

We will soon update you with the Official Xperia Z1 press images, price and the global launch date.

What you have to say now, Does Xperia Z1 live upto your expectations ? Drop your comments…

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