Verizon Xperia Z4v was launched by Sony exclusively for USA which was like Xperia Z4 launched for Japanese market. On the demo unit of Xperia Z4v, a red-pink-orange colored wallpaper was displayed, which was exclusive for Xperia Z4v.
Xperia Z4v features Snapdragon 810 64 bit Octa core processor (2 GHz) with 3 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage (with micro SD card support). It features 20.7 MP camera 25mm wide-angle, 1/2.3″ size sensor (ISO 12800). It features 5.1 MP front camera (25mm wide-angle). Xperia Z4v is 8.6mm thick (160 grams weight) with 5.2″ QHD display (2560×1440 resolution) packed in an aluminum frame with a glass back. Xperia Z4v features 3000 mAh battery and wireless charging. It also supports Quick Charging 2.0. Well, now the official Verizon Xperia Z4v Live Wallpaper is available for download, 3.0.A.0.7 version similar to that of in Xperia Z5 Premium.
Verizon Xperia Z4v Live Wallpaper
Download Verizon Xperia Z4v Live Wallpaper apk from the below link.
Android 6.0 Marshmallow MDB08M.Z1.2134 concept build update rolling for Xperia Z3 & Xperia Z3 Compact
Latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow MDB08M.Z1.2134 concept build firmware update is now rolling for Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact users (only for those users who signed up for this testing).
Many Xperia Z3 users are reporting that first they got update notification for MRA58K.Z1.2123 build and then after reboot Android 6.0 MDB08M.Z1.2134 build update notification popped up.
Marshmallow MDB08M.Z1.2134 concept build
Marshmallow MDB08M.Z1.2134-somc Update is confirmed rolling in regions like India, Philippines, Croatia, USA (via OTA).
Marshmallow MDB08M.Z1.2134 update changelog
New delivery from Google
Sony Decouple email
NFC updates
Minimum value of screen brightness has been lowered
Sony What’s New app, version 3.3.A.0.3 update rolling
Sony What’s New app has been updated to new 3.3.A.0.3 version over the older 3.3.A.0.1 version. New update follows the same changelog of earlier version. It is a minor bugs fixing and performance ehancement update.
Now What’s New app features an option to switch between light and dark themes. Update has improved visual look and content and home widget design has been changed.
Sony What’s New app
What’s New app, version 3.3.A.0.3 update is rolling OTA, size 5.9 MB.
If you haven’t got OTA update notification yet, then you can download the What’s New app version 3.3.A.0.3 apk from below link.
Sony Movie Creator app 3.4.A.0.3 updated – Improved quality of the auto-creation engine
Sony Movie Creator app has been updated to new 3.4.A.0.3 version over the older 3.2.A.0.4 version. Movie Creator app 3.4.A.0.3 version brings improved quality of the auto-creation engine.
Update also brings improved contents selection when you create a new Highlight Movie and now you can create Highlight Movies from Album by selecting content and sharing to Movie Creator.
Sony Movie Creator app
Sony Movie Creator app update is available from Play Store.
If you are unable to download it from Play Store, use the below link to download the direct Movie Creator 3.4.A.0.3 apk.
Facing any issues with the app, drop your comments below.
Sony Xperia Z5 Premium Hands on Pics
Sony launched a “premium” variant of its flagship handset for the first time in the form of Xperia Z5 Premium. Xperia Z5 Premium has a bigger battery and a 4K display which makes it different from Xperia Z5.
Sony Xperia Z5 Premium Dual features vivid 5.5” (2160 x 3840 pixels resolution) 4K Triluminos display for Mobile powered by Snapdragon MSM8994 810 processor, featuring octa-core CPUs 64-bit, Adreno 430 GPU, LTE enabled, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage, Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 enabled with 3430 mAh battery, IP 65 and I68 certified, weighing 181 grams and, 7.8 mm thick. It features 23 MP rerar camera and 5 MP front camera.
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact saw a very limited release around the globe unlike Xperia Z5 and Xperia Z5 Premium which are released almost everywhere. Xperia Z5 Compact is launched in White, Graphite Black, Yellow and Coral color variants.
Sony Xperia Z5 Compact features vivid 4.6” (720×1280 pixels resolution) Triluminos display for Mobile powered by Snapdragon MSM8994 810 processor, featuring octa-core CPUs 64-bit, Adreno 430 GPU, LTE enabled, 2 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage, Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 enabled with 2700 mAh battery, IP 65 and I68 certified, weighing 138 grams and, 8.99 mm thick. It features 23 MP rear camera and 5 MP front camera.
Install BlackBerry Priv Launcher on Lollipop devices
Earlier today we shared BlackBerry Priv keyboard app for Lollipop running Android devices and now we are sharing BlackBerry Priv Launcher app for all Android devices. We tested it on Xperia Z5 and it works great.
BlackBerry Priv launcher works on Android devices running Android 5.0+ Lollipop (non-rooted devices included). To install BlackBerry Priv launcher, you also need to install BlackBerry Priv Services app.
BlackBerry Priv Launcher
Download BlackBerry Priv Services and Launcher app from below links. (To make launcher work, first install BlackBerry Priv Services app).
Install Xperia Z5 Premium Weather App 1.0.A.0.5 version
Xperia “Z5” series handsets are now available in the market and so their system dumps. Today we are sharing weather app from Xperia Z5 Premium for Lollipop running Xperia devices.
It works on non-rooted handsets also, just install like a normal apk after downloading from below mentioned link (set up your location in the app and its done).
Xperia Z5 Premium Weather App
Download Xperia Z5 Premium Weather apk from given below link.
Sony Xperia Z5 teardown/disassembly in VIDEO & PICS
A few days back we shared a video on how to remove Xperia Z5 back cover to replace the rear panel or camera and now a full tutorial on how to disassemble Xperia Z5 has arrived.
We are pointing out this very clearly that do not perform below mentioned steps at home as you may end up damaging your Xperia Z5 (and voiding its warranty also) so in case you are facing any issues, take it to the service centre.
Check out step by step tutorial on how to teardown Xperia Z5 in pics.
Instruments needed: Heat gun, Small suction cup, Philips #1 screwdriver, spudger, tweezer, iFixit Opening Picks set of 6.
Step 1: Remove SIM card tray from Xperia Z5.
Step 2: Now heat the back panel of Xperia Z5 to soften the adhesive.
Now place the suction cup on the back panel and insert a metal opening tool at top to open a gap from topside.
Step 3: Now insert the guitar pick and slide it cut the adhesive at the sides of Xperia Z5 panel.
Remove the back cover.
Step 4: Release the battery connector and then pull off the adhesive tape underneath.
Pry up battery.
Step 5: Now release rear camera connector, front camera connector, audio jack flex connector and, main flex connector on the motherboard and then remove the screws there.
Take away the plastic bracket now.
Step 6: Remove metal cover securing loudspeaker and twist off screws from Xperia Z5 now.
Pry up and loosen the bottom side of main flex assembly of Xperia Z5 now.
Step 7: Removing main flex. ( Attention: the fingerprint sensor connector is here, be careful to loosen it)
Step 8: Below is the main flex assembly. (It comes with loudspeaker and vibration motor )
Step 9: Removing rear camera of Xperia Z5.
Step 10: Remove that securing bracket, then remove front camera.
Step 11: Now release the connectors on the motherboard.
Step 12: Remover cover bracket on the audio jack
Cut adhesive at the top of the audio jack and noise canceling mic, then remove it.
Step 13: Below you can see the audio jack flex coming with noise canceling mic.
Step 14: Cutting the adhesive underneath the earpiece and then remove the earpiece.
Step 15: Removing the capless USB port.
Step 16: Removing microphone.
Step 17: It’s done. Xperia Z5 is disassembled.
Check out hands on Xperia Z5 vs Xperia Z5 Premium comparison here.
Install BlackBerry Priv Keyboard on Lollipop running devices
BlackBerry entered Android smartphone market by introducing “BlackBerry Priv”, its first Android smartphone (with slider keyboard). BlackBerry is trying to regain its status in the smartphone industry by adapting to Android, it seems.
As BlackBerry Priv is out, so its various apps have been ported for other Android smartphones. Today we are sharing BlackBerry Priv keyboard. It is compatible with Android 5.0+ Lollipop running devices only. We tested it on Xperia Z5 and it worked great.
BlackBerry Priv Keyboard
Download BlackBerry Priv Keyboard from given below link. Install like a normal apk on non-rooted handsets (BlackBerry Priv keyboard 1.0.1.3168 version attached below).
Sony Socialife News app 4.2.13.30.2 version update – Allows checking weather forecast
Sony Socialife News app has been updated to 4.2.13.30.2 version over the older 4.2.12.30 version which now allows users to check weather forecast from app itself.
It allows you to track the latest updates from more than 7000 feeds+ different websites. It comes with its own associated widgets that can be put on homescreen for quick view and navigation.
Sony Socialife News app
Download Sony Socialife News app from below Play Store link.
If you are unable to download it from Play Store, use the below link to download the direct apk.
Get Xperia Flower and Car Theme for Lollipop devices
Today we are sharing two free Xperia themes from Play Store for non rooted Xperia handsets running Android Lollipop.
Themes works well and blends in with material design UI. Both theme gives you customised soft keys and homescreen & lockscreen wallpapers along with themed UI.
Xperia Flower Theme
Download Xperia Flower Theme from below Play Store link.
Xperia Cars Theme
Download Xperia Cars Theme from below Play Store link.
Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is now shipping in many regions around the world and at the same time it is arriving soon in China. Today we saw Xperia Z5 Premium Dual E6883 getting certified at China’s TENAA where its network license passed.
Certified Xperia Z5 Premium Dual most probably will be available on China Unicom mobile carrier (supporting GSM, TD-LTE, LTE FDD, WCDMA network).
Xperia Z5 Premium Dual E6883 certified at China’s TENAA
Certified Xperia Z5 Premium features similar specifications like the global variant of device.
Sony Xperia Z5 Premium Dual features vivid 5.5” (2160 x 3840 pixels resolution) 4K Triluminos display for Mobile powered by Snapdragon MSM8994 810 processor, featuring octa-core CPUs 64-bit, Adreno 430 GPU, LTE enabled, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage, Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 enabled with 3430 mAh battery, IP 65 and I68 certified, weighing 181 grams and, 7.8 mm thick.
It is the matter of time only as when Xperia Z5 Premium Dual starts selling in China.
Xperia Z5 Premium Dual is available in India for Rs 62999 from Flipkart with which goodies worth Rs 7000 are free.
Have you bought your Xperia “Z5” series handset? Let us know. Drop your comments below.
Sony Mobile’s latest flagship Xperia Z5 is now available around the globe and hitting marks. Xperia Z5 was recently launched in India and now Xperia Z5 Premium is shipping to users who pre-booked it (from Flipkart).
Xperia Z5 Dual features 5.2” FHD 1080p (1920×1080), Triluminos display for Mobile display powered by Snapdragon 810 processor, featuring octa-core CPUs 64-bit, Adreno 430 GPU, LTE enabled, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage, Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 enabled with 2900 mAh battery, IP 65 and I68 certified, weighing 154 grams and, 7.3 mm thin.
Xperia Z5 hands on pics
Check out Xperia z5 hands on pics below (we got a gold colored Xperia Z5 below).
Check out Xperia Z5 vs Xperia Z5 Premium hands on comparison pics here and Xperia Z5 vs Xperia Z2 Design Comparison pics here.
Have you got your Xperia Z5 already, let us know if you like it. Drop your comments below.
Xperia Z5 vs Xperia Z2 Design Comparison – Contrasting different style signature
Sony’s latest flagship “Xperia Z5” sports a lot changes in terms of design when compared to earlier Xperia “Z” series handsets. Sony put a fingerprint sensor in the power button for the first time (changing the design of its signature power button too).
For the first time Sony put “Xperia” marking on the side of the device and a “Sony” branding at the back panel which looks more like a tattoo when touched.
Xperia Z5 vs Xperia Z2 Design Comparison
Today we have put Xperia Z5 side by side against Xperia Z2 in pics. Xperia Z2 itself is a great device both in terms of design and performance and many owners of it still agree to that statement.
Let’s take a look at pics below, how Sony has changed itself when it comes to contrasting different style signature between two generations.
Check out Xperia Z5 vs Xperia Z5 Premium hands on comparison pics here.
Which “Z” series Xperia you like the most in terms of built design, let us know. Drop your comments below.
Sony launches Xperia Cars Family Bundle theme officially
Sony has launched a promotional Xperia Cars Family Bundle theme and stickers bundle for Xperia handsets. This Theme is compatible with Xperia Z5, Xperia Z3 series handsets (running Android 4.4+).
Xperia Cars Family Bundle theme is a premium theme available for $1.99 from Play Store. Earlier Sony has also launched Xperia Cars Road Trip, Lightning & Tow Maters theme.
Xperia Cars Family Bundle theme
Download Xperia Cars Family Bundle theme from Play Store.
Like the theme, let us know. Drop your comments below.
Xperia Z1 14.6.A.1.216 firmware rolling – Root Available
Sony Mobile has rolled a new 14.6.A.1.216 firmware update for Xperia Z1 (Android 5.1.1) which is also available for Xperia Z1 Compact and Xperia Z Ultra. It brings stagefright 2.0 fix.
14.6.A.1.216 firmware update also brings usual bugs fixing and performance enhancement. Update is available for all variants of Xperia Z1 around the globe.
Xperia Z1 14.6.A.1.216 firmware
Update is available over PC Companion for the time being, size 1.3 GB. Check out about phone screenshot of 14.6.A.1.216 firmware.
Download Xperia Z1 14.6.A.1.216 firmware
Download the concerned Xperia Z1 14.6.A.1.216 firmware ftf from the below link.
Check out flashing ftf tutorial here (No root needed for flashing ftf).
Pre-rooted 14.6.A.1.216 firmware with dual recovery and SuperSU V2.48 is available. Download it from the below link and flash as per these instructions : Take backup via recovery > do a full wipe > flash pre-rooted zip.
Sony Mobile launches promotional Xperia Ronaldo Theme in regards to upcoming movie “Ronaldo”, movie follows the life and career of Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, expected to release on 9 Nov’15.
You need Android 4.4+ running on your Xperia handset to install the theme. Ir works well on Android Lollipop running Xperia handsets.
Xperia Ronaldo Theme
Download Xperia Ronaldo Theme from the given below link.
Like the theme, let us know. Drop your comments below.
FonePaw Android Data Recovery Review – Recover Your Lost Files
Have you ever deleted some files from your Android device accidentally and wished to recover them but couldn’t? If you have been using Android for a long time you must know that there is no in-built function in Android which can recover lost files so dependency lies on third party software.
Well, here is your one stop solution for that, FonePaw Android Data Recovery software. FonePaw Android Data Recovery works with both Mac OS (OS 10.11 / 10.10 / 10.9 / 10.8 / 10.7) and Windows (Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista / XP (32 bit or 64 bit), so you can recover your files easily. Let’s see in depth what it has to offer us.
FonePaw Android Data Recovery Review
The very first question which comes in mind is that which data it can recover. Check the below list of data which you can recover.
Contacts
Messages
Call Logs
Photos
Audios
Videos
Documents
FonePaw Android Data Recovery software supports multiple brand Android devices like Samsung, HTC, LG, Google Nexus, Sony, Motorola, OnePlus, ZTE, Huawei, Asus, Acer, etc.
Download FonePaw Android Data Recovery software
Single user license costs $49.95 for both Windows OS and Mac OS. Download the trial software for testing. Wondering how it works, let’s see:
Make sure your Android device 20%+ charged. Connect your device via USB cable to your computer. Wait till your device is detected, if you find any issues in getting your device detected, do make sure device drivers are installed on your device.
Now once your device is connecting to computer, you will be promoted to enable USB debugging. Follow the guide of the operation surface, go to developer settings on your phone and enable USB debugging (tap on build number in about phone to enable developer options).
Choose the files you want to recover, make your selection very precise in order to save time. Now the scanning begins. After a while you will see a list of files being recovered.
FonePaw works like charm in recovering the lost/deleted files from your Android device. It is one of the software which an Android user must keep with himself to avoid trouble because if deleting files accidentally or intentionally. Which data recovery tools are you using, let us know.
Drop your comments below.
How to teardown Xperia Z5 and replace back cover & camera lens – VIDEO
Sony used dual heat pipes on Xperia Z5 and Xperia Z5 Premium to overcome the heating issues in the handset (mostly due to processor). Sony has put 23 MP rear cam in Xperia Z5 this time (upgrading from 21 MP rear cam which was used in earlier flagships).
Today we are posting a video in which you will see how to teardown Xperia Z5 and replace back cover & camera lens in case your back cover has cracked.
How to teardown Xperia Z5 – VIDEO
Remember that opening your Xperia handset at home will void that warranty, so perform at your own risk, if your handset is in warranty take it to the official Sony service center.
Sony used a single heat pipe in Xperia Z3 series handsets (which featured Snapdragon 801 Soc).
Check out hands on Xperia Z5 vs Xperia Z5 Premium comparison here.
Today we are sharing Xperia Brushed metal theme and a theme inspired from LG G4. You need rooted Xperia handset running Android Lollipop to install the themes.
Xperia LG G4 theme has ascent color like LG G4 UI theme, customised navigation bar whereas Xperia Brushed metal theme follows a black colored UI with metal finish.
Xperia Brushed metal Theme
Download Xperia Brushed metal theme from the below link.
Xperia LG G4 inspired theme
Download Xperia LG G4 inspired theme from the below link.
Check out more Xperia Themes here. Like the theme, let us know.
Sony TrackID app has got a new update in the form of 4.3.A.1.4 version over the older 4.3.B.1.3 version. TrackID app 4.3.A.1.4 brings bugs fixing and performance enhancements, no major change spotted.
Sony TrackID app recognises the music play around you. It allows you to download the songs or listen using the Spotify app integration.
Sony TrackID App
Download Sony TrackID 4.3.A.1.4 app version from Play Store.
If you are not able to download it from Play Store, use the below link to download the Sony TrackID 4.3.A.1.4 apk manually.
Check out the latest Sony Xperia app updates here.
Facing any bugs, let us know. Drop your comments below.
Sony Lifelog 2.9.A.1.6 update introduces drawer in app
Sony Lifelog app has been updated to newer 2.9.A.1.6 over the older 2.9.A.0.32 version. Lifelog 2.9.A.1.6 update introduces drawer in the app and added possibility to have two login methods (Google and Sony Entertainment Network) for the same Lifelog account.
Sony Lifelog app is an add-on app for Sony SmartBand which shows a detailed catalog for your daily activities. Updates also brings usual bugs fixing and performance enhancements.
Sony Lifelog app
Download Sony Lifelog app from the below Play Store link.
If you are unable to download it from Play Store, use the below link to download the direct Lifelog 2.9.A.1.6 apk.
Check out the latest Sony Xperia app updates here.
Facing any issues with the app, let us know. Drop your comments below
Sony Xperia Music app 9.1.1.A.1.0 beta update rolled
Sony Xperia Music app has got a new beta update in the form of 9.1.1.A.1.0 version over the older 9.0.5.A.1.0 beta version and the current stable build is 9.0.5.A.0.0 version.
Xperia Music app 9.1.1.A.1.0 beta update brings ability to (manually) download artist/album art from edit music info 2.0 along with usual bugs fixing and performance enhancements.
Sony Xperia Music app
Download Sony Xperia Music apk from the below link.
Looking for a stable version of Xperia Music app, download it from Play Store.
Check out the latest Sony Xperia app updates here.
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