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Sony Lifelog 2.8.B.0.6 app updated – shows you comparisons of steps with past week

Sony Lifelog app has got a new beta update in the form of 2.8.B.0.6 version over stable older 2.6.A.0.16/10 version (and over beta 2.7.B.0.12 version). Lifelog 2.8.B.0.6 app update will show your comparison of steps taken this week, compared to the last week.

Sony Lifelog app team has updated that soon they are going to release cards showing the average amount of hours you sleep vs the hours other users sleep.

Sony Lifelog App

Download Sony Lifelog 2.8.B.0.6 apk from below link.

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Sony Lifelog 2.8.B.0.6 app

Some users are still facing battery drain issue on the Lifelog app, are you facing any? Let us know, drop your comments below.

Source – Lifelog Beta Community

Sony Video 9.2.A.0.6 app updated – Shrinking video player option added

Sony Video app has been updated to newer 9.2.A.0.6 version over the older 9.1.A.0.8 version. Sony Video 9.2.A.0.6 app update brings some cool features like swipe down to shrink the video player with playback ongoing; swipe up to maximize it again and swipe left to dismiss the video.

If you by any chance interrupt the video playback by pressing home key, just tap the Video app icon on home screen or app screen to activate the player directly and resume your video.

Sony Video App

Video 9.2.A.0.6 app update is available (as on OTA update) from What’s New app, update size is 13.4 MB.

Sony Video App 9.2.A.0.6

Download Sony Video 9.2.A.0.6 apk from below link, if you haven’t got the notification yet.

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Sony Video  9.2.A.0.6

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

Xperia Avengers & Captain America Theme for Lollipop devices

Yesterday we shared Xperia Lollipop WalkmanXperia Face KeyXperia Flappy Bird, and Xperia Iron Man Theme and today we are sharing Xperia Avengers & Captain America Theme for Lollipop devices. Xperia Avengers Theme follows the black color in theme and Thor’s hammer as one of the soft keys.

Xperia Captain America theme follows the blue color with Captain America’s shield as the home key. You need Xperia device running Android 5.0.2+ Lollipop to install the themes (working on both rooted as well as non-rooted Xperia devices)

Xperia Avengers Theme

Download Xperia Avengers Theme from below link.

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Xperia Avengers Theme

Download Xperia Avengers Theme

Xperia Captain America Theme

Download Xperia Captain America Theme from below link.

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Xperia Captain America Theme

With Stock Lollipop Keys, Download here.

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Download Xperia Captain America Theme

With Sony’s Lollipop Keys, Download here.

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Check out the full range of Xperia Themes here.

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

Themes by: xtremepredador & Xperiaviet252

Xperia T3 Lollipop update coming soon in coming weeks

In a tweet made to Sony France, their Twitter account handler said that Sony has planned to launch Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update on Xperia T3 in the following weeks. Though no definite time period has been given except “coming soon in following weeks“.

Sony has already updated its whole Xperia “Z” series on Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update along with Xperia T2 Ultra and Xperia C3 and now those handset users are waiting for Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update to arrive (remember Android 5.1.1 running on Xperia Z3 video has already been leaked).

Xperia T3 Lollipop update coming soon

Check out the tweet made by Sony France team below.

We are also posting direct links to the post for the Lollipop updates released by Sony till now, check them out below.

Xperia Z Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Update

Xperia ZR Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Update

Xperia ZL Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Update

Xperia Tablet Z Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Update

Xperia T2 Ultra Lollipop 19.3.A.0.472 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Bug Fixing Update

Xperia C3 Lollipop 19.3.A.0.472 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Bug Fixing Update

Xperia Z1 Lollipop 14.5.A.0.270 firmware update rolling –  Android 5.0.2 Bug Fixing Update

Sony Xperia Lollipop Update

Xperia Z1 Compact Lollipop 14.5.A.0.242 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Update

Xperia Z Ultra Lollipop 14.5.A.0.242 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Update

Xperia Z3 Lollipop 23.1.A.1.28 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Bug Fixing update

Xperia Z3 Compact Lollipop 23.1.A.1.28 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Bug Fixing update

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

Xperia Z2 Lollipop 23.1.A.1.28 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Bug Fixing update

Xperia Z2 Tablet Lollipop 23.1.A.1.28 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Bug Fixing update

Sony still has not mentioned any other Xperia handset to get Lollipop update yet, if any other solid info comes, we will keep you updated. Xperia M2, Xperia E3, Xperia E1 users are still waiting for any announcement.

Drop your comments below.

Thanks for the tip, Tuan Tuan Vu!

Xperia Flappy Bird & Iron Man Theme for Lollipop devices

Earlier today we shared Xperia Lollipop Walkman & Xperia Face Key theme and now we are sharing two cool customized Xperia themes viz. Xperia Flappy Bird theme and Xperia Iron Man theme. Xperia Iron Man theme has arc reactor style customized navigation keys.

Xperia Flappy Bird theme follows the green color with bird icons as navigation keys. You need Xperia device running Android 5.0.2+ Lollipop to install the themes (working on both rooted as well as non-rooted Xperia devices)

Xperia Iron Man Theme

Download Xperia Lollipop Walkman theme apk from below link.

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Xperia Iron Man Theme

Xperia Iron Man Avenger Theme

Xperia Flappy Bird Theme

Download Xperia Flappy Bird theme apk from below link.

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Xperia Flappy Bird Theme

Xperia Lollipop Flappy Bird Theme

Check out the full range of Xperia Themes here.

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

Themes by: xtremepredador & Xperiaviet252

Sony SBH70 Stereo Bluetooth Headset app updated to 1.23.00 version

Sony SBH70 Stereo Bluetooth Headset app has been updated to newer 1.23.00 version over older 1.19.00 version. It is an official dedicated Sony app for Sony SBH70 Headsets, which are IP57 water resistant, weighing 25.7 grams and have multipoint connectivity, 125 mAh battery which can last for 8 hours of talktime, 6 hours of music playback. It also features HD Voice, Digital Noise Cancelling (check full specs of Sony SBH70 here).

With Sony SBH70 app, you can choose headset ringtone, adjust vibrate alert settings and view a tutorial on how to use the various features of Sony SBH70 Headset. This app is compatible with Android devices running Android 4.4.4+ version (paired via Bluetooth or NFC).

Sony SBH70 Stereo Bluetooth Headset app

Download Sony SBH70 Stereo Bluetooth Headset app, 1.23.00 version from Play Store.

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Sony SBH70 1.23.00 version app

Sony SBH70 Stereo Bluetooth Headset app

Sony SBH70 app

Sony SBH70 Bluetooth App

Sony SBH70 Headset App Tutorial

Download the direct apk from below link.

Sony SBH70 headset is still not available for purchase though Sony has put the app on Play Store.

We will keep you updated once the headsets are available for purchase.

Drop your comments below.

Xperia Lollipop Walkman & Face Color Xperia key Theme

Today we are sharing two Xperia Lollipop themes viz. Xperia Lollipop Walkman theme for Walkman lovers with purple theme color and music playback keys and Face Color Xperia key Theme with blue color and three different home keys.

You need Xperia device running Android 5.0.2+ Lollipop to install the themes (working on both rooted as well as non-rooted Xperia devices)

Xperia Lollipop Walkman Theme

Download Xperia Lollipop Walkman theme apk from below link.

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Xperia Lollipop Walkman Theme

Xperia Lollipop Walkman

Face Color Xperia key Theme

Download Psx Face Color Xperia key Theme apk from below link.

Theme with stock Android keys

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Theme with Xperia key

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Theme with Xperia black key

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Face Color Xperia key Theme

Psx Face Color Xperia key Theme

Check out Xperia Flappy Bird & Iron Man Theme for Lollipop devices here and the full range of Xperia Themes here.

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

Themes by: Xperiaviet252xtremepredador

Sony Xperia Music app 9.0.1.A.2.0 beta update rolling

Sony has officially put its re-branded Walkman app in the form of Xperia Music on Play Store recently (9.0.0.A.0.1 version) as we all know and now Xperia Music app 9.0.1.A.2.0 beta update is rolling to the users who have signed up for beta testing.

Xperia Music app 9.0.1.A.2.0 beta update is a bug fixing update over previous 9.0.1.A.1.0 version. Earlier version brought new home landing page, added a shortcut to podcast app in menu drawer.

Xperia Music app

Download Xperia Music app 9.0.1.A.2.0 apk from below link.

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Xperia Music app 9.0.1.A.2.0

Xperia Music 9.0.1.A.2.0 apk

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

Sony TrackID 4.1.B.4.2 version brings Spotify integration in app

Sony TrackID app has been updated to newer 4.1.B.4.2 version over older 4.1.B.3.6 version. Sony TrackID 4.1.B.4.2 update brings Spotify integration in the app now. You can play music in Spotify, add music to the Spotify Playlist now from TrackID app.

Sony TrackID 4.1.B.4.2 update also brings play preview, download music option (a part of a track only), faster recognition speed and usual bug fixes and performance enhancement.

Sony TrackID App

Download Sony TrackID 4.1.B.4.2 app version from Play Store.

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Sony TrackID app 4.1.B.4.2

Sony TrackID 4.1.B.4.2 apk

If you are not able to download it from Play Store, use the below link to download the TrackID 4.1.B.4.2 apk manually.

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TrackID app 4.1.B.4.2

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

Sony Album 7.2.A.0.14 app updated rolled

Sony Album app has got a new update in the form of 7.2.A.0.14 version over the recently rolled stable 7.2.A.0.12 version. Sony Album 7.2.A.0.14 app update brings minor bug fixes and performance enhancement.

Previous version brought major changes like “help” option under settings allowing you to see the tips and tricks on how to use Album app and new updated full-screen layout (easy access to commonly used actions).

Sony Album app

Download Album app, 7.2.A.0.14 version from Play Store.

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Sony Album 7.2.A.0.14

Download Sony Album 7.2.A.0.14 apk from below link.

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Download Sony Album 7.2.A.0.14 apk

Facing any bugs, comment below.

Thanks for the tip, Alexander Charlie!

Xperia Tablet Z Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Update

Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update is now finally rolling on Xperia Tablet Z in the form of 10.6.A.0.454 build. Same build has also been spotted on Xperia Z, Xperia ZL and Xperia ZR. Sony has now finally updated its 2-year-old Xperia “Z” series to Lollipop update.

10.6.A.0.454 firmware is confirmed rolling on Xperia Tablet Z SGP311 in Taiwan, on SGP321 in Hong Kong and on SGP351 in USA region (not spotted on SGP312 yet ).

Xperia Tablet Z Lollipop Update

Xperia Tablet Z Lollipop update is now rolling via both OTA as well as PC Companion/XperiaFirm. OTA update size is 710.2 MB.

Xperia Tablet Z 10.6.A.0.454 OTA update

10.6.A.0.454 firmware Changelog as per Sony:

  • A fresh look based on Google’s Material Design.
  • Intelligent Lockscreen notifications and customizable settings.
  • Multi-user profile and guest mode.
  • Moves app to SD feature included.
  • New Media apps and material design themes.

Xperia Tablet Z Lollipop Screenshots 10.6.A.0.454 firmware

10.6.A.0.454 firmware screenshots

Download Xperia Tablet Z 10.6.A.0.454 ftf

Download 10.6.A.0.454 firmware ftf from below link and flash it using Flashtool. Flashing ftf steps here.

For Xperia Tablet Z SGP311, Taiwan Region

Download SGP311_10.6.A.0.454_Customized_TW.ftf

For Xperia Tablet Z SGP321, Taiwan Region

Download SGP321_10.6.A.0.454_Customized_TW.ftf

For Xperia Tablet Z SGP351, USA Region

Download SGP351_10.6.A.0.454_Customized_US.ftf

[ UPDATE 22/05/15 ] Xperia Tablet Z Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 update is now available from XperiaFirm Tool also.

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So, if you want to download  10.6.A.0.454 firmware from XperiFirm and flash it on your Xperia Tablet Z , use the below links (Below posted links have only tutorial, compatible with all Xperia handsets).

How to download Xperia Tablet Z 10.6.A.0.454 Lollipop firmware using XperiFirm tool?

How to flash Xperia Tablet Z 10.6.A.0.454 Lollipop firmware ftf using Flashtool?

[ UPDATE 23/05/15] How to root Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 firmware on Xperia Z? – Tutorial available

Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, and Xperia ZR users check the link below to update their handset on Android Lollipop.

Xperia Z Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Update

Xperia ZL Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Update

Xperia ZR Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Update

Have you got 10.6.A.0.454 firmware update on your Xperia Tablet Z, let us know? Drop your comments below.

Image Credits: ryany67 (XDA) | Ftfs by dogsly (XDA)

Xperia ZL Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Update

Android 5.0.2 Lollipop has now started rolling on Xperia ZL also in the form of 10.6.A.0.454 firmware build. Xperia Z and Xperia ZR received the same Lollipop build yesterday and now Xperia Tablet Z is also getting it.

10.6.A.0.454 firmware update is confirmed on Xperia ZL C6502 in regions like Taiwan, USA and on C6506 in USA, Mexico (it has not been spotted on C6503 yet).

Xperia ZL Lollipop update

10.6.A.0.454 firmware update is available as an OTA update as well as from XperiFirm/PC Companion also (update size via OTA 701.2 MB).

Xperia ZL C6506 10.6.A.0.454  OTA update Lollipop

Xperia ZL 10.6.A.0.454 PC Companion Update

10.6.A.0.454 firmware Changelog as per Sony:

  • A fresh look based on Google’s Material Design.
  • Intelligent Lockscreen notifications and customizable settings.
  • Multi-user profile and guest mode.
  • Moves app to SD feature included.
  • New Media apps and material design themes.

Download Xperia ZL 10.6.A.0.454 ftf

For Xperia ZL C6502, Taiwan Region

Download 10.6.A.0.454 firmware ftf from below link and flash it using Flashtool. Flashing ftf steps here.

Download C6502_10.6.A.0.454_Customized TW.FTF
[ ftf shared by LBH ]

For Xperia ZL C6502, USA Region

Download C6502_10.6.A.0.454_Customized_US.ftf
[ ftf shared by Haminjuri, XDA ]

For Xperia ZL C6506, USA Region

Download C6506_10.6.A.0.454 R2E_Customized US.ft
[ ftf shared by Abadeer, XDA ]

Xperia ZL Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 firmware

[ UPDATE 21/05/15 ] Xperia ZL Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 update is now available from XperiaFirm Tool also.

10.6.A.0.454 Xperia ZL Update

So, if you want to download 10.6.A.0.454 firmware from XperiFirm and flash it on your Xperia ZL , use the below links (Below posted links have only tutorial, compatible with all Xperia handsets).

How to download Xperia ZL 10.6.A.0.454 Lollipop firmware using XperiFirm tool?

How to flash Xperia ZL 10.6.A.0.454 Lollipop firmware ftf using Flashtool?

[ UPDATE 23/05/15] How to root Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 firmware on Xperia Z? – Tutorial available

If any Xperia Z, Xperia ZR, and Xperia Tablet Z user has still not updated to Android 5.0.2 Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 firmware, follow the links posted to update your device.

Xperia Z Android 5.0.2 Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 firmware rolling

Xperia ZR Android 5.0.2 Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 firmware rolling

Xperia Tablet Z Android 5.0.2 Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 firmware rolling

Have you got 10.6.A.0.454 firmware update on your Xperia ZL, let us know? Drop your comments below.

via – Mobile01 | Image Credits: LBH, Damián Giovanni

Sony AR Effect app 3.4.4 version updated on Play Store

Sony AR Effect has been updated to newer 3.4.4 version today over older 3.3.13 version. Unfortunately, Sony AR Effect 3.4.4 app update brings nothing more than bugs fixing and performance enhancement. With AR Effect app you can take pictures and videos with the virtual character sets available.

To install AR Effect app, you need android 4.3+ with Sony Social Smart Camera app. Recently we shared some cool AR Effect themes like KittensSan FranciscoOrcs & Poisonous Creature. Today a new AR Effect Theme “Puppies” has been launched on Play Store.

AR Effect 3.4.4 app

Download AR Effect 3.4.4 app from Play Store.

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AR Effect 3.4.4 app

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AR Effect 3.4.4 apk

Sony AR Effect 3.4.4 app update rolling

Facing any bugs in the app, let us know? Drop your comments below.

Thanks for the tip, Alexander Charlie!

Sony Smart Tennis Sensor SSE-TN1W priced at $200 in USA

Sony Smart Tennis sensor is now finally available in the USA at a price tag of $200 from Sony official online store. Using Sony Smart Tennis sensor and the compatible app you can view real-time data like ball impact spot, ball spin, ball speed, and swing speed  etc.

Sony Smart Tennis Sensor has been approved by the International Tennis Federation so it can used in all noted competitions. Sony partnered with Wilson, HEAD, Prince, and YONEX to build the perfect sensor that can be fitted inside the racket. The Sensor is removable and can be easily fitted inside the racket, it lasts for around 90 minutes (on a full charge continuous usage with Bluetooth and 180 minutes without Bluetooth).

Sony Smart Tennis Sensor

Sony Smart Tennis Sensor is to be paired with Bluetooth powered Android/iOS smartphones to view the real-time data (both recorded data and the video, displaying spots on the racket where the ball makes contact). Check the official listing here.

Sony Smart Tennis Sensor price in USA

Sony Smart Tennis Sensor launched in USA

Sony Smart Tennis SSE-TN1W sensor Launched

Sony Tennis SSE-TN1W Sensor

Sony SSE-TN1W

Sony SSE-TN1W Sensor Price

For the time being its availability in other regions of the world is unknown. We will keep you updated.

Drop your comments below.

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Xperia ZR Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Update

Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update in now rolling on Xperia ZR in the form of 10.6.A.0.454 firmware. 10.6.A.0.454 firmware hit Xperia Z first. Same Android 5.0.2 Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 firmware will also be available on Xperia ZL and Xperia ZR.

Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 firmware is confirmed rolling on Xperia ZR(C5503) in regions like Mexico, USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South America via OTA. It is very strange that this time Sony rolled OTA update first but still it has not been spotted on PC Companion yet.

Xperia ZR Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 firmware update

Xperia ZR Android 5.0.2 Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 firmware OTA update size is 685.8 MB

Xperia ZR Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 firmware OTA Update size 685.8 MB

Xperia ZR 10.6.A.0.454 screenshot

10.6.A.0.454 firmware Changelog as per Sony:

  • A fresh look based on Google’s Material Design.
  • Intelligent Lockscreen notifications and customizable settings.
  • Multi-user profile and guest mode.
  • Moves app to SD feature included.
  • New Media apps and material design themes.

Xperia Z Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 Review

Xperia Z Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 Notification Menu

10.6.A.0.454 Lockscreen Xperia Z

 

Download Xperia ZR 10.6.A.0.454 ftf

Download 10.6.A.0.454 firmware ftf from below link and flash it using Flashtool. Flashing ftf steps here.

For Xperia ZR C5503, Hong Kong Region

Download C5503_10.6.A.0.454_Customized_HK.ftf
[ ftf shared by Haminjuri, XDA ]

For Xperia ZR C5502, USA Region

Download C5502_10.6.A.0.454_Customized_US.ftf
[ ftf shared by Haminjuri, XDA ] [ UPDATE 21/05/15 ] Xperia ZR Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 update is now available from XperiaFirm Tool also.

Xperia ZR 10.6.A.0.454 firmware update from XperiFirm Tool

10.6.A.0.454 firmware XperiaFirm update

So, if you want to download  10.6.A.0.454 firmware from XperiFirm and flash it on your Xperia ZR , use the below links (Below posted links have only tutorial, compatible with all Xperia handsets).

How to download Xperia ZR 10.6.A.0.454 Lollipop firmware using XperiFirm tool?

How to flash Xperia ZR 10.6.A.0.454 Lollipop firmware ftf using Flashtool?

[ UPDATE 23/05/15] How to root Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 firmware on Xperia Z? – Tutorial available

If any Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, and Xperia Tablet Z user has still not updated to Android 5.0.2 Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 firmware, follow the links posted to update your device.

Xperia Z Android 5.0.2 Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 firmware rolling

Xperia ZL Android 5.0.2 Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 firmware rolling

Xperia Tablet Z Android 5.0.2 Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 firmware rolling

Have you got 10.6.A.0.454 firmware update on your Xperia ZR, let us know? Drop your comments below.

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Xperia Z Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Update

Sony Mobile has finally started rolling Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update for the older Xperia “Z” series. Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update in the form of 10.6.A.0.454 firmware build is now confirmed rolling on Xperia Z via OTA.

Android 5.0.2 Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 firmware is not rolling via PC Companion or XperiFirm tool for the time being. 10.6.A.0.454 firmware is confirmed for Xperia Z in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Bangladesh, USA region (on C6602). Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 firmware update is also confirmed rolling for Xperia ZR (in Hong Kong and South America region).

Xperia Z Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 firmware update

Xperia Z Android 5.0.2 Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 firmware OTA update size is 694.8 MB (and for some 708.4 MB).

[ UPDATE 23/05/15] How to root Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 firmware on Xperia Z?

Xperia Z Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 OTA update

Xperia Z 10.6.A.0.454 about phone screenshot

10.6.A.0.454 firmware Changelog as per Sony:

  • A fresh look based on Google’s Material Design.
  • Intelligent Lockscreen notifications and customizable settings.
  • Multi-user profile and guest mode.
  • Moves app to SD feature included.
  • New Media apps and material design themes.

Xperia Z Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 Review

Xperia Z Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 Notification Menu

10.6.A.0.454 Lockscreen Xperia Z

Download Xperia Z 10.6.A.0.454 ftf

For Xperia Z C6602, Taiwan Region

Download 10.6.A.0.454 firmware ftf from below link and flash it using Flashtool. Flashing ftf steps here.

Download C6602_10.6.A.0.454_Taiwan.ftf
[ ftf shared by ninjy, source ]

Download C6602_10.6.A.0.454_Taiwan.ftf – New Link
[ ftf shared by DrJoint1991, XDA ]

For Xperia Z C6602, USA region

Download C6602_10.6.A.0.454_Customized_US.ftf
[ ftf shared by Haminjuri, XDA ]

Download C6602_10.6.A.0.454_Customized_US.ftf
[ ftf shared by dogsly, XDA ]

For Xperia Z C6603, Hong Kong region

Download C6602_10.6.A.0.454_Customized_HK.ftf
[ ftf shared by Haminjuri, XDA ]

How to flash Xperia Z Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 firmware ftf manually using FlashTool – Tutorial

[ UPDATE 21/05/15 ] Xperia Z Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 update is now available from XperiaFirm Tool also.

Xperia Z Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 XperiFirm update

So, if you want to download  10.6.A.0.454 firmware from XperiFirm and flash it on your Xperia Z , use the below links (Below posted links have only tutorial, compatible with all Xperia handsets).

How to download Xperia Z 10.6.A.0.454 Lollipop firmware using XperiFirm tool?

How to flash Xperia Z 10.6.A.0.454 Lollipop firmware ftf using Flashtool?

[ UPDATE 23/05/15] How to root Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 firmware on Xperia Z?

Xperia ZL, Xperia Tablet Z, and Xperia ZR users, check the link below to update your handset to Android 5.0.2 Lollipop.

Xperia ZL Android 5.0.2 Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 firmware rolling

Xperia ZR Android 5.0.2 Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 firmware rolling

Xperia Tablet Z Android 5.0.2 Lollipop 10.6.A.0.454 firmware rolling

Have you got 10.6.A.0.454 firmware update on your Xperia Z, let us know? Drop your comments below.

Image Credits: Sajjad Hossen.

Sony Album 7.2.A.0.12 app brings updated full screen layout

Sony Album app has got a new stable update from the Play Store itself in the form of 7.2.A.0.12 version over the beta 7.2.A.0.8 version. Album 7.2.A.0.12 app brings new updated full-screen layout (easy access to commonly used actions).

Album 7.2.A.0.12 app also brings “help” option under settings allowing you to see tips and tricks on how to use Album app, along with usual bugs fixing and performance enhancement.

Sony Album app

Download Album app, 7.2.A.0.12 version from Play Store.

Download Xperia FIFA theme from Play Store

Sony Album 7.2.A.0.12

Sony Album 7.2.A.0.12 apk

Download Sony Album 7.2.A.0.12 apk from below link.

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Facing any bugs, comment below.

Thanks for the tip, Alexander Charlie!

T-Mobile Lollipop update in testing for Xperia Z3 & Z1s in USA

Android Lollipop 5.0.2 update for T-Mobile Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z1s users in USA is very near now as T-Mobile has officially confirmed that the Lollipop update is in testing process now, at this stage device will undergo T-Mobile certification process.

A few days we back we saw Android 5.0.2 Lollipop 23.1.C.0.385 & 23.1.C.0.381 firmware getting certified for Xperia Z3 D6616 and for Xperia Z1s C6916 14.5.B.0.228, 14.5.B.0.220, and 14.5.B.0.236 firmware got certified on PTCRB.

T-Mobile USA testing Lollipop update

Check out the Android 5.0 “Lollipop” testing notification from T-Mobile for Xperia Z3 below (at present on KitKat 23.0.D.1.123 build).

T-Mobile Xperia Z3 D6616 Lollipop Testing

Check out the Android 5.0 “Lollipop” testing notification from T-Mobile for Xperia Z1s below (at present on KitKat 14.4.B.0.56 build).

T-Mobile Xperia Z1s Lollipop Testing in USA

As per T-Mobile, Lollipop update for Xperia Z3 is scheduled for May 2015 rollout.

We will keep you updated once Lollipop update rolls for T-Mobile Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z1s users in USA.

Source – T-Mobile (1), via – XperiaBlog

Try Xperia Lollipop Ubuntu Flat & Smoke Theme

Today we are sharing two Xperia Lollipop themes viz. Xperia Lollipop Ubuntu flat theme and Xperia Smoke theme. Xperia Ubuntu theme gives you purple color system setting whereas Xperia smoke theme gives you black color system settings and custom navigation keys.

You need Android 5.0.2+ Lollipop running Xperia devices to install the themes. Download the concerned theme apk and install normally (works on rooted as well as non-rooted Xperia device).

Xperia Lollipop Ubuntu Flat Theme

Download Xperia Lollipop Ubuntu Flat theme apk from below link.

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Xperia Lollipop Ubuntu Flat Theme

Xperia Ubuntu Flat Theme

Xperia Lollipop Smoke Theme

Download Xperia Lollipop Smoke them apk from below link.

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Xperia Lollipop Smoke Theme

Check out the full range of Xperia Themes here.

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

Themes by: badkillXperiaviet252

Xperia Z1 14.5.A.0.270 firmware update rolling

14.5.A.0.270 firmware which was certified for Xperia Z1, Xperia Z1 Compact and Xperia Z Ultra a week ago has finally started rolling. It is a bug fixing update over first Android 5.0.2 Lollipop 14.5.A.0.242 firmware update for Xperia Z1.

Sony has officially started sending emails to Xperia Z1 users asking them to update to latest Lollipop 14.5.A.0.270 firmware available. 14.5.A.0.270 firmware update is confirmed for Xperia Z1 C6906 in Canada.

Xperia Z1 14.5.A.0.270 firmware update

14.5.A.0.270 firmware update is available from PC Companion for the time being.

Xperia Z1 14.5.A.0.270 firmware update

14.5.A.0.270 firmware update is available for download from XperiFirm tool also.

Xperia Z1 14.5.A.0.270 firmware ftf

Download Xperia Z1 14.5.A.0.270 ftf

For Xperia Z1 C6906

Download 14.5.A.0.270 firmware ftf from below link and flash it using Flashtool. Flashing ftf steps here.

Download C6906_14.5.A.0.270_Telus CA.ftf
[ ftf shared by Alvian_P ]

NOTE: 14.5.A.0.270 firmware update is LIVE via XperiFirm tool also, so if you want to download it from there and flash it on your Xperia Z1, use the below links (Below posted links have only tutorial, compatible with all Xperia handsets).

How to download Xperia Z1 14.5.A.0.270 Lollipop firmware using XperiFirm tool?

How to flash Xperia Z1 14.5.A.0.270 Lollipop firmware ftf using Flashtool?

Have you got the Lollipop 14.5.A.0.270 update on your Xperia Z1, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Thanks for the tip, Saif, Nihar!

Live on YouTube by Xperia app 01.00.47 version update supports Android Lollipop

Sony has updated its Live on YouTube app to new 01.00.47 version over older 01.00.41 version. Live on YouTube by Xperia app 01.00.47 update brings support for Android Lollipop firmware. It is Sony’s official app to broadcast live videos on YouTube.

New list of supported Xperia devices by this app is Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact, ZL2, Z2 Tablet, Z2, Z1 Compact, Z1, Z, Tablet Z, Z Ultra, ZL, ZQ, ZR. Now you can broadcast your videos in HD and full HD and broadcast duration has been increased to 60 minutes.

Live on YouTube app

Download Live on YouTube app 01.00.47 version from below Play Store.

Download Xperia FIFA theme from Play Store

Live on YouTube by Xperia app 01.00.47

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

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Live on YouTube app Google Sign in error

Live on YouTube app sharing settings

Live on YouTube app sharing on youtube

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

Try Xperia Lollipop Beach & PlayStation Theme

Today we are sharing two new Xperia Lollipop themes viz. Xperia beach and Xperia PlayStation theme. Xperia beach theme follows two color shades in the theme UI while Xperia PlayStation theme gives you soft keys inspired from Sony’s PlayStation.

You need Android 5.0.2+ Lollipop running on your Xperia devices to install the below posted themes (they work on both rooted as well as non-rooted Xperia devices).

Xperia Lollipop Beach Theme

Download Xperia Lollipop Beach theme apk from below link.

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Xperia Lollipop Beach Theme

Xperia Beach Theme

Xperia Lollipop PlayStation Theme

Download Xperia Lollipop PlayStation theme apk from below link.

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Xperia Lollipop PlayStation Theme

Xperia PlayStation Theme

Check out the full range of Xperia themes here.

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

Themes by: badkill & session20

Xperia C3 19.3.A.0.472 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Lollipop Bug Fixing Update

19.3.A.0.472 firmware which earlier spotted rolling on Xperia T2 Ultra is now also confirmed rolling for Xperia C3 users also. 19.3.A.0.472 firmware update is a bug fixing Android Lollipop 5.0.2 update over original 19.3.A.0.470 firmware.

19.3.A.0.472 firmware is confirmed rolling in regions like Algeria, Hong Kong, India, MENA Arabic, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Thailand for dual SIM variant D2502 and for D2503 in Philippines, Turkey, Taiwan.

Xperia C3 19.3.A.0.472 firmware update

19.3.A.0.472 firmware update is rolling via both PC Companion as well as an OTA update.

Xperia C3 19.3.A.0.472 firmware update

Xperia C3 19.3.A.0.472 ftf

NOTE: 19.3.A.0.472 firmware update is LIVE via XperiFirm tool also, so if you want to download it from there and flash it on your Xperia C3, use the below links (Below posted links have only tutorial, compatible with all Xperia handsets).

How to download Xperia C3 19.3.A.0.472 Lollipop firmware using XperiFirm tool?

How to flash Xperia C3 19.3.A.0.472 Lollipop firmware ftf using Flashtool?

Have you got the Lollipop 19.3.A.0.472 update on your Xperia C3, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Image Credits: Akash De Sky, Sukadi Hadi

Xperia T2 Ultra 19.3.A.0.472 firmware rolling – Android 5.0.2 Lollipop Bug Fixing Update

Xperia T2 Ultra and Dual SIM variant users are now getting 19.3.A.0.472 firmware update, a bug fixing update over original Android 5.0.2 Lollipop 19.3.A.0.470 firmware. Same 19.3.A.0.472 firmware is also spotted on rolling on Xperia C3.

Android 5.0.2 Lollipop 19.3.A.0.472 firmware is confirmed rolling globally now (has been spotted in regions like Algeria, Australia, India, Indonesia, Russia, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, MEA, Vietnam, Ukraine on D5322 and in Italy, Philippines on D5303).

Xperia T2 Ultra 19.3.A.0.472 firmware update

19.3.A.0.472 firmware update is rolling via both PC Companion as well as an OTA update.

Xperia T2 Ultra 19.3.A.0.472 firmware update

Download Xperia T2 Ultra 19.3.A.0.470 ftf

For Xperia T2 Ultra D5322

Download 19.3.A.0.472 firmware ftf from below link and flash it using Flashtool. Flashing ftf steps here.

Download D5322_19.3.A.0.472_Customized_MEA.ftf
[ ftf shared by Haminjuri ]

Xperia T2 Ultra 19.3.A.0.472  ftf

NOTE: 19.3.A.0.472 firmware update is LIVE via XperiFirm tool also, so if you want to download it from there and flash it on your Xperia T2 Ultra, use the below links (Below posted links have only tutorial, compatible with all Xperia handsets).

How to download Xperia T2 Ultra 19.3.A.0.472 Lollipop firmware using XperiFirm tool?

How to flash Xperia T2 Ultra 19.3.A.0.472 Lollipop firmware ftf using Flashtool?

Have you got the Lollipop 19.3.A.0.472 update on your Xperia T2 Ultra, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Thanks for the tip, s3alon! Image Credits: s3alon