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18.3.1.C.1.15 firmware rolling on Xperia M2 Aqua, M2 LTE variant

18.3.1.C.1.15 firmware update is now currently rolling for Xperia M2 Aqua D2403 and D2406 which is a bug fixing Android 4.4.4 KitKat update. 18.3.1.C.1.15 firmware was seen rolling on Xperia M2 LTE variant D2303 a few days back whereas 18.3.1.B.1.10 firmware rolled for Xperia M2 Dual and 18.3.1.A.1.9 firmware rolled on Xperia M2 HSPA+ variant.

18.3.1.C.1.15 firmware is confirmed for Xperia M2 Aqua D2403 in regions like Algeria, Austria, Croatia, Czech Repbulic, Debmark, Generic LAM, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Netherlands, Nordic regions and for D2406 in Mexico and USA.

Xperia M2 Aqua 18.3.1.C.1.15 firmware update

18.3.1.C.1.15 firmware is available via PC Companion.

Download Xperia M2 Aqua 18.3.1.C.1.15 firmware ftf

Download 18.3.1.C.1.15 firmware ftf from below links for Xperia M2 Aqua and Xperia M2 and flash using flashtool.

Flashing tutorial here (No root needed, no unlock bootloader needed).

For D2403 , Nordic Region.

Download D2403_18.3.1.C.1.15_Customized_NCB.ftf

For D2406, USA Region.

Download D2406_18.3.1.C.1.15_Customized_USA.ftf

Download Xperia M2 18.3.1.C.1.15 firmware ftf

For D2303 , Portugal Region.

Download D2303_18.3.1.C.1.15_Customized PT.ftf

NOTE: 18.3.1.C.1.15 firmware update is LIVE via XperiFirm tool also, so if you want to download it from there and flash it on your Xperia M2/Xperia M2 Aqua, use the below links:

How to download 18.3.1.C.1.15 firmware using XperiFirm tool?

How to flash 18.3.1.C.1.15 firmware ftf using Flashtool?

Sony has not mentioned anything about Android Lollipop update for Xperia M2/Xperia M2 Aqua yet so stay tuned for the same.

Drop your comments below, if you are still facing any bugs.

via – XDA (ftfs by linuxct) | Screenshot by Konstantinosj77, @sultanotan

14.5.A.0.270 firmware certified for Xperia Z1, Z Ultra, Z1 Comapct

14.5.A.0.270 firmware has been certified for Xperia Z1, Xperia Z Ultra & Xperia Z1 Compact on PTCRB following the original Android 5.0.2 build 14.5.A.0.242 firmware. Recently Sony confirmed that a bug fixing Lollipop update is bring rolled on Xperia “Z2” and Xperia “Z3” series so the same is expected for 14.5.A.0.270 firmware build.

Android 5.0.2 Lollipop bug fixing 14.5.A.0.270 firmware update is confirmed, certified for all variants of Xperia Z1, Xperia Z Ultra and Xperia Z1 Compact (this update will hit all global variants).

14.5.A.0.270 firmware certified for Xperia Z1

Check out the 14.5.A.0.270 firmware certification details for Xperia Z1 C6902, C6903 on PTCRB.

[ UPDATE 20/05/15 ] Xperia Z1 14.5.A.0.270 firmware update rolling.

14.5.A.0.270 firmware certified for Xperia Z Ultra

Check out the 14.5.A.0.270 firmware certification details for Xperia Z Ultra C6802, C6833 on PTCRB.

14.5.A.0.270 firmware certified for Xperia Z1 Compact

Check out the 14.5.A.0.270 firmware certification details for Xperia Z1 Compact D5503 on PTCRB.

We will keep you updated once 14.5.A.0.270 firmware starts rolling globally.

What bugs you are currently facing on your present Lollipop firmware build, let us know.

Drop your comments below.

Thanks for the tip, Alexander Charlie!

Fresh Designed Xperia Lollipop Themes in Red, Blue, Green & Grey color

Sony introduced material design UI on their Lollipop firmware and with that we got new material design Xperia wallpapers and themes. Today we are sharing 4 Xperia Lollipop themes in vibrant color with stock navigation keys and one with “Xperia” as a home key.

You need Android 5.0+ Lollipop running on your Xperia device to install the themes. Download the desired theme apk and install it like a normal apk (working on both rooted as well as non-rooted Xperia devices).

Fresh Blue Xperia Theme

Download Fresh Blue Xperia Theme apk from below link.

Fresh Green Xperia Theme

Download Fresh Green Xperia Theme apk from below link.

Fresh Red Xperia Theme

Download Fresh Red Xperia Theme apk from below link.

Fresh Grey Xperia Theme

Download Fresh Grey Xperia Theme apk from below link.

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

Themes by MixaDj

Sony Account Manager app 2.3.6 updated – Bug Fixing

Sony Account Manager app has been updated to newer 2.3.6 version over older 2.3.5 version. Sony Account Manager app 2.3.6 is compatible with Android Lollipop now (follows the changelog from the older update) and brings usual bug fixing and performance enhancement.

Sony Account Manager app is integrated with all Sony media apps and is used to sign into Sony Entertainment Network account on your device. To sign in, connect your account via an app like Album app and then go to Settings > Sync menu and then select your account.

Sony Account Manager app

Download Sony Account Manager version 2.3.6 app from Play Store. Haven’t got the update yet, download the apk from here and install normally.

Drop your comments below if you are facing any issues with signing in the app.

23.2.A.1.62 firmware rolling on Xperia Z3 Compact

Xperia Z3 Compact gets a new firmware update in the form of 23.2.A.1.62 build today. 23.2.A.1.62 firmware was spotted on Xperia Z3 in Hong Kong region recently and today the same 23.2.A.1.62 build has been certified for Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet.

23.2.A.1.62 firmware on Xperia Z3 Compact is available in Hong Kong and Singapore region (on carriers only) for the time being (Android 5.0.2 Lollipop bug fixing update).

Xperia Z3 Compact 23.2.A.1.62 firmware update

Check out the 23.2.A.1.62 firmware customization info from XperiFirm tool below.

Download Xperia Z3 Compact 23.2.A.1.62 firmware ftf

Flashing tutorial here (No root needed, no unlock bootloader needed).

For D5833, Hong Kong region

Download D5833_23.2.A.1.62 R8C_CUSTOMIZED HK.ftf
[ shared by pedro5148 ]

NOTE: 23.2.A.1.62 firmware update is LIVE via XperiFirm tool also, so if you want to download it from there and flash it on your Xperia Z3 Compact, use the below links:

How to download Xperia Z3 Compact 23.2.A.1.62 Lollipop firmware using XperiFirm tool?

How to flash Xperia Z3 Compact 23.2.A.1.62 Lollipop firmware ftf using Flashtool?

Sony recently updated that 23.1.A.1.28 firmware is now available globally for Xperia Z3 Compact, if you haven’t updated to it yet, follow the link below.

Xperia Z3 Comapct 23.1.A.1.28 firmware update rolling now

If you have got the update, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Sony Xperia Lounge 3.0.8 app update rolling

Xperia Lounge app has been updated to new 3.0.8 version from older 3.0.5 verison. Xperia Lounge 3.0.8 app update displays now warning message when attempting to download larger files without Wi-Fi and external apps now can be linked to Xperia Lounge app.

Recently Sony rolled Gold and Silver versions of Xperia Lounge app where either version of app will be available on particular Xperia handsets and on the basis of that you can grab some free apps and promotions from Xperia Lounge app.

Xperia Lounge app update

Downlod Xperia Lounge app, version 3.0.8 from Play Store.

If you are unable to download the app from Play Store, use this link to download the apk (install manually).

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

Sony Album 7.2.A.0.6 app updated – Changed Recent app color to yellow now

Sony Album app has got a new update in the form of 7.2.A.0.6 version over older 7.2.A.0.4 version. Album 7.2.A.0.6 app update changes recent app color to yellow and brings new full-screen actionlayer (single tap on the image in full screen to show it).

Album 7.2.A.0.4 update brought new tool bar at the bottom of pictures now and the same is available now too along with usual bug fixing and performance enhancement. Update is not available over Play Store yet.

Album 7.2.A.0.6 app

Download Album 7.2.A.0.6 apk from below link. Install normally on your handset.

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

Xperia Z4 Compact to be launched on 13 May for NTT DoCoMo in Japan?

Rumors are there that Xperia Z4 Compact SO-04G will be launched in Japan on 13 May at NTT DoCoMo summer model 2015 product launch event. As per the details, NTT DoCoMo is also likely to announce recently launched Xperia Z4 SO-03G and Xperia Z4 Tablet SO-05G also.

NTT DoCoMo has scheduled an event on 13 May where its summer models will be unveiled such as Fujitsu ARROWS series and new LG smartphones along with Sony Xperia models.

Xperia Z4 Compact coming soon?

A few days back an alleged pic from NTT DoCoMo schedule was leaked showing Xperia Z4 Compact‘s model name for Japan. As seen from the screenshot posted below, Xperia Z4 has been assigned SO-03G/SOV31 model number for NTT DoCoMo model.

Below is a screenshot showing the countdown for NTT DoCoMo’s event.

If Xperia Z4 Compact is really going to be launched on 13 May then we can expect Xperia Z4 Compact to feature the same specifications like Xperia Z4 (Check full specifications of Xperia Z4 here) either with a 4.6″ screen or 4.7″ screen display. Sony used 4.6″ display on

Sony used 4.6″ display on Xperia Z3 Compact while a 4.3″ display on Xperia Z1 Compact. As per the details, Xperia Z4 is supposed to be limited only to Japan and so the Xperia Z4 Compact. Sony may launch Xperia Z3+ as a global variant for Xperia Z4.

Sony may launch Xperia Z3+ as a global variant for Xperia Z4.

We will keep you updated if Xperia Z4 Compact gets unveiled on 13 May in Japan.

Would you like to see a global variant of Xperia Z4 Compact, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Source – GPad TV | NTT DoCoMo

Xperia Z series getting Android 5.1 Lollipop in August, Telstra support says

Sony Mobile is right now busy in rolling Android 5.0.2 Lollipop in Xperia “Z” series as promised by them. Android Lollipop 5.0.2 update is left so far on Xperia Z, ZL, ZR and Tablet Z from the list of devices getting Android Lollipop. Telstra support says that Android 5.1 Lollipop update might be coming for Xperia “Z” series in August this year.

As per Telstra support, Android 5.1 Lollipop update submission for Xperia Z, Xperia Z1 Compact and Xperia Z1 was received on May 1 although a showstopper issue has been identified. New submission dated expected to be around July 10 and expected deployment date around August 10.

Xperia “Z” series to get Android 5.1 Lollipop update soon

Check out the announcement made by Telstra support below:

As usual global variants receive updates faster than carrier handsets so we might see Android 5.1 Lollipop rolling on Xperia “Z” series earlier than August.

As when Sony Mobile is done updating its whole Xperia “Z” series on Android 5.0.2 Lollipop, we can expect some official statement from their side on Android 5.1 Lollipop roll out.

Besides all rumors have started floating about Android “M” coming soon also.

We will keep you updated once we get any official confirmation on Android 5.1 Lollipop roll out from Sony.

Drop your comments below.

Source – Telstra AU

T-Mobile Xperia Z1s Lollipop 14.5.B.0.236 firmware certified again

Another Android 5.0.2 Lollipop 14.5.B.0.236 firmware has been certified for T-Mobile Xperia Z1s (USA variant of Xperia Z1) on PTCRB recently. This is the third Lollipop firmware which has been certified till now, other two ones were 14.5.B.0.228 & 14.5.B.0.220 firmware.

Sony has already rolled Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update on whole Xperia “Z3” & Xperia “Z2” series, Xperia Z1, Xperia Z1 Compact, Xperia Z Ultra, Xperia T2 Ultra, Xperia C3 and will soon be rolled on Xperia Z, ZR, ZL and Tablet Z.

Xperia Z1s 14.5.B.0.236 Lollipop firmware

Check out the 14.5.B.0.236 firmware certification details for Xperia Z1s C6916 on PTCRB.

[ UPDATE 27/5/15 ] T-Mobile Xperia Z1s Lollipop 14.5.B.0.236 firmware rolling

T-Mobile has also released its plan now for roll out of Lollipop on Xperia Z3 recently in USA.

Recently Sony rolled 23.1.A.1.28 firmware update on whole Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z3 series.

Xperia Z2 & Xperia Z3 series users, check the link below to update your handset.

Xperia Z2 23.1.A.1.28 firmware update rolling now

Xperia Z2 Tablet 23.1.A.1.28 firmware update rolling now

Xperia Z3 23.1.A.1.28 firmware update rolling now

Xperia Z3 Compact 23.1.A.1.28 firmware update rolling now

It seems this time 14.5.B.0.236 firmware will roll on Xperia Z1s. We will keep you updated, drop your comments below.

Thanks for the tip, Darcy Myers!

23.2.A.1.62 firmware certified for Xperia Z2, Z2 Tablet

A new 23.2.A.1.62 firmware has been certified for Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet on PTCRB, just after Sony announced that they are rolling new Android 5.0.2 Lollipop bug fixing 23.1.A.1.28 firmware update on whole Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z2 series (changelog here).

23.2.A.1.62 firmware was recently spotted on Xperia Z3 in Hong Kong region specifically, but now it seems Sony has plans to roll a new firmware with same build on whole Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z3 series.

23.2.A.1.62 firmware certified for Xperia Z2

Check out the 23.2.A.1.62 firmware certification details for Xperia Z2 D6502, D6503 on PTCRB.

[ UPDATE 1/06/2015 ] Xperia Z2 23.2.A.1.62 firmware update rolling

23.2.A.1.62 firmware certified for Xperia Z2 Tablet

Check out the 23.2.A.1.62 firmware certification details for Xperia Z2 Tablet SGP521 on PTCRB.

Xperia Z2 & Xperia Z2 Tablet series users, check the link below to update your handset on latest 23.1.A.1.28 firmware available.

Xperia Z2 23.1.A.1.28 firmware update rolling now

Xperia Z2 Tablet 23.1.A.1.28 firmware update rolling now

We will keep you updated once 23.2.A.1.62 firmware starts rolling on Xperia “Z2” series. Drop your comments below.

Sony Notes app got 1.0.A.5.10 version update

Sony Notes app has got an update in the form of 1.0.A.5.10 version over older 1.0.4.A.1 version. Sony introduced Note app a lot ago but then removed the app (or we say it disappeared). Sony Notes app is a simple notepad app where you can write some text but you can’t add pictures.

Sony Note app allows you to add a sound/voice note though. Sony Notes app 1.0.A.5.10 version is compatible with Xperia devices running Android 4.2+.

Sony Notes app

Download Sony Notes app 1.0.A.5.10 apk from below link.

Which app are you using to keep notes? Let us know. Drop your comments below.

Xperia C4 hands on photos and videos

Sony Xperia C4 and Xperia C4 Dual has been officially launched by Sony today as the successor to selfie smartphone Xperia C3. Xperia C4 features Android Lollipop out of the box, 5.5″ 1080p FHD screen IPS display (401 PPI and Sony BRAVIA Engine 2 for mobile and super vivid mode) powered by 1.7 GHz Octa-core cortex-A53 MediaTek MT6752 processor (64 bit) , Mali-T760MP2 GPU backed by 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage. Xperia C4 is 150.3 x 77.4 x 7.9 mm in dimensions, weighing 147 grams and a 2600 mAh battery.

Sony Xperia C4 features 5 MP front cam (Sony’s Exmor R mobile sensor) with 25mm wide-angle lens (along with LED flash) and a 13 MP rear cam (Sony Exmor RS sensor with autofocus and HDR). Xperia C4 has Bluetooth 4.1, NFC, Wi-Fi, micro USB 2.0 as connectivity options and micro SD card slot supported upto 128 GB.

Xperia C4 hands on photos

Check out Xperia C4 hands on photos below. Bezel at the bottom is thinner than other Xperia handsets available.

Full specifications of Xperia C4 here.

Xperia C4 hands on video

Like the new Xperia C4? Drop your comments below

Pics by Mobile-Review

Xperia C4, C4 Dual launched with 5MP front cam, 5.5″ display and Octa-core 64 bit MediaTek CPU

Sony Mobile launched the next selfie smartphone and a successor to Xperia C3 in the form of Xperia C4 today. Xperia C4 is launched in two variants i.e. one with single SIM (Sony E5303, E5353, E5306) and a dual SIM model (Sony E5333, E5343, E5363).

Xperia C4 features Android Lollipop out of the box, 5.5″ 1080p FHD screen IPS display (401 PPI and Sony BRAVIA Engine 2 for mobile and super vivid mode) powered by 1.7 GHz Octa-core cortex-A53 MediaTek MT6752 processor (64 bit) , Mali-T760MP2 GPU backed by 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage. Xperia C4 is 150.3 x 77.4 x 7.9 mm in dimensions, weighing 147 grams and a 2600 mAh battery.

Xperia C4 Selfie smartphone launched

Check out Xperia C4 hands on photos and videos here.

Xperia C4 Specifications

Xperia C4 Official Press Pictures

Xperia C4 Dual SIM Promo Video

Xperia C4 and Xperia C4 Dual is expected to hit markets in June 2014 in three colors viz, black, white and mint. Sony has also launched SCR38 Style cover exclusively for Xperia C4.

Like the new Xperia C4 selfie smartphone, drop your comments below.

Source – Sony Mobile

Xperia Z3 Compact 23.1.A.1.28 firmware rolling

New Android 5.0.2 Lollipop bug fixing 23.1.A.1.28 firmware update has now hit Xperia Z3 Compact also. Sony earlier mentioned that a new bug fixing Lollipop firmware is rolling for Xperia “Z3” and Xperia “Z2” series. Xperia Z2 got the update first yesterday.

23.1.A.1.28 firmware update is confirmed rolling on Xperia Z3 Compact D5803 in Algeria, Denmark, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Nordic regions and soon will be up globally; not spotted on D5833 yet.

Xperia Z3 Compact 23.1.A.1.28 firmware update

23.1.A.1.28 firmware is live both via PC Companion as well as via XperiFirm too.

[ UPDATE ] Sony confirms official changelog of 23.1.A.1.28 firmware update for Xperia Z2 & Xperia Z3 series

Check out the official changelog here.

Download Xperia Z3 Compact 23.1.A.1.28 firmware ftf

For D5803, Nordic Region

Flashing tutorial here (No root needed, no unlock bootloader needed).

Download D5803_23.1.A.1.28_Customized_NCB.ftf
[ shared by Haminjuri ]

For D5803, Saudi Arabia Region

Download D5803_23.1.A.1.28_Customized_SA.ftf
[ shared by Haminjuri ]

NOTE: 23.1.A.1.28 firmware update is LIVE via XperiFirm tool also, so if you want to download it from there and flash it on your Xperia Z2 Tablet, use the below links:

How to download Xperia Z2 Tablet 23.1.A.1.28 Lollipop firmware using XperiFirm tool?

How to flash Xperia Z2 Tablet 23.1.A.1.28 Lollipop firmware ftf using Flashtool?

Xperia Z2 & Xperia Z3 series users, check the link below to update your handset.

Xperia Z2 23.1.A.1.28 firmware update rolling now

Xperia Z2 Tablet 23.1.A.1.28 firmware update rolling now

Xperia Z3 23.1.A.1.28 firmware update rolling now

If you have got the update, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Image shared by StaticGTF

New Sony AR Effect Theme Unity-chan Wony-Buster

A new AR Effect Theme Unity-chan Wony-Buster has been released on Play Store from a third party developer. AR Effect app allows you to customize your captured pics and videos with installed themed characters. App and Theme needs android 4.3+ to work on your Xperia device.

As mentioned by the dev “Control the bombs that spouting out from player’s mouth, and make hit to “Wony” which coming up from the bottom of screen in a limited time. Special bomb will work in case player can’t catch up “Wony” or to buster “Mega-Wony”.

AR Effect Theme Unity-chan Wony-Buster

Download AR Effect Theme Unity-chan Wony-Buster from Play Store.

You need latest version of AR Effect app (3.3.23).

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

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

23.1.A.1.28 firmware is now hitting Xperia “Z2” and Xperia “Z3” series as officially mentioned by Sony and it is already available on Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z3. Xperia Z2 Tablet users are also now reporting Android 5.0.2 Lollipop bug fixing 23.1.A.1.28 firmware update.

23.1.A.1.28 firmware update is confirmed on Xperia Z2 Tablet SGP511 in Nordic regions and for SGP521 in Singapore & Nordic regions.

Xperia Z2 Tablet 23.1.A.1.28 firmware update

23.1.A.1.28 firmware is live both via PC Companion as well as via XperiFirm too.

[ UPDATE ] Sony confirms official changelog of 23.1.A.1.28 firmware update for Xperia Z2 & Xperia Z3 series

New “close all” app button is present.

Check out the official changelog here.

Download Xperia Z2 Tablet 23.1.A.1.28 firmware ftf

For SGP511, Nordic Region (Wi-Fi only device)

Below posted zip file is pre-rooted zip so flash in recovery, full wipe is recommended.

Download Flashable_SGP511_23.1.A.1.28…_1281-8175.zip
[ shared by kulvertti ]

For SGP521, Nordic Region

Flashing tutorial here (No root needed, no unlock bootloader needed).

Download SGP521_23.1.A.1.28_Customized NCB.ftf
[ shared by Bird40 ]

For SGP521, Nordic Region

Below posted zip file is pre-rooted zip so flash in recovery, full wipe is recommended.

Download SGP521_23.1.A.1.28_Customized NCB_flashable.zip
[ shared by Bird40 ]

NOTE: 23.1.A.1.28 firmware update is LIVE via XperiFirm tool also, so if you want to download it from there and flash it on your Xperia Z2 Tablet, use the below links:

How to download Xperia Z2 Tablet 23.1.A.1.28 Lollipop firmware using XperiFirm tool?

How to flash Xperia Z2 Tablet 23.1.A.1.28 Lollipop firmware ftf using Flashtool?

Xperia Z2 & Xperia Z3 users, check the link below to update your handset.

Xperia Z2 23.1.A.1.28 firmware update rolling now

Xperia Z3 23.1.A.1.28 firmware update rolling now

If you have got the update, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Xperia Z3 23.1.A.1.28 firmware update rolling now

A moment ago Sony Mobile announced that a new 23.1.A.1.28 firmware update is now rolling for Xperia “Z3” and Xperia “Z2” series globally and now it is already spotted on Xperia Z3. 23.1.A.1.28 firmware update already started rolling on Xperia Z2 yesterday.

23.1.A.1.28 firmware update is confirmed on Xperia Z3 D6603 in Baltic regions, Norway. 23.1.A.1.28 firmware is still seeding so soon will be up in other regions of the world also.

Xperia Z3 23.1.A.1.28 firmware rolling

Check out the customization info of Xperia Z3 23.1.A.1.28 firmware update below. Official Changelog of 23.1.A.1.28 firmware update here.

[ UPDATE ] Sony confirms official changelog of 23.1.A.1.28 firmware update for Xperia Z2 & Xperia Z3 series

Download Xperia Z3 23.1.A.1.28 firmware ftf

Flashing tutorial here (No root needed, no unlock bootloader needed).

For D6603, Baltic Region.

Download D6603_23.1.A.1.28_Customized_BAL.ftf
[ shared by Haminjuri ]

For D6603, MEA Region.

Download D6603_23.1.A.1.28_Customized_MEA.ftf
[ shared by Haminjuri ]

NOTE: 23.1.A.1.28 firmware update is LIVE via XperiFirm tool also, so if you want to download it from there and flash it on your Xperia Z3, use the below links:

How to download Xperia Z3 23.1.A.1.28 Lollipop firmware using XperiFirm tool?

How to flash Xperia Z3 23.1.A.1.28 Lollipop firmware ftf using Flashtool?

Xperia Z2 users, check the link below to update your handset.

Xperia Z2 23.1.A.1.28 firmware update rolling now

If you have got the update, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Sony confirms official changelog of 23.1.A.1.28 firmware update for Xperia Z2 & Xperia Z3 series

Sony Mobile has officially confirmed that a new Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update in the form of 23.1.A.1.28 firmware is now rolling globally for Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 Compact, Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact and Xperia Z2, Xperia Z2 Tablet.

23.1.A.1.28 firmware was first spotted rolling for Xperia Z2 yesterday which brought new recent app close button and Sony has officially posted a detailed changelog of 23.1.A.1.28 firmware.

Official Changelog of 23.1.A.1.28 firmware update for Xperia “Z2” & Xperia “Z3” series

Besides software improvement and enhancement, following features are included in the 23.1.A.1.28 firmware update:

Ensured the lock screen/notification bar doesn’t indicate “no service” when the device has coverage
Added a Sony feature; bringing back the “close-all-button” in the activity menu, so you can easily close all apps at once
Unblocked devices with server policies (such as Exchange Active Sync for e-mail), to enable the new Lollipop lock-screen notifications
Ensured the LED light is lit across all sound modes – and no longer offset by “silent”
Made the necessary fixes to enable the easy movement of content from internal memory to external microSD card (something we saw affecting a few devices)
Improved messaging functionality in Ultra stamina mode – some conversations could not be opened before in Ultra stamina mode

We will soon post the firmware ftfs for all device with this new update.

Xperia Z2 23.1.A.1.28 firmware update rolling now

NOTE: 23.1.A.1.28 firmware update is LIVE via XperiFirm tool also, so if you want to download it from there and flash it on your Xperia device, use the below links:

How to download 23.1.A.1.28 Lollipop firmware using XperiFirm tool?

How to flash 23.1.A.1.28 Lollipop firmware ftf using Flashtool?

Have you got the new 23.1.A.1.28 firmware update on your device. Let us know, drop your comments below.

Source – Sony Mobile

Xperia Z2 23.1.A.1.28 firmware update rolling

Xperia Z2 has got a new Android 5.0.2 Lollipop bug fixing update in the form of 23.1.A.1.28 firmware which was certified a few days back on PTCRB for both Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet. For the time being 23.1.A.1.28 firmware update is confirmed only for Xperia Z2 D6503.

23.1.A.1.28 firmware is confirmed in Sweden, Denmark, Nordic regions. As the firmware has hit Nordic regions also, it may roll out globally soon. Xperia Z2 23.1.A.1.28 firmware update is live via XperiFirm for the time being.

Xperia Z2 23.1.A.1.28 firmware rolling

Check out the customization info of Xperia Z2 23.1.A.1.28 firmware update in the Nordic region.

[ UPDATE ] Sony confirms official changelog of 23.1.A.1.28 firmware update for Xperia Z2 & Xperia Z3 series

Download Xperia Z2 23.1.A.1.28 firmware ftf

Flashing tutorial here (No root needed, no unlock bootloader needed).

For D6503, Nordic Region.

Download D6503_23.1.A.1.28_Customized NCB (Nordic Combined).ftf

NOTE: 23.1.A.1.28 firmware update is LIVE via XperiFirm tool also, so if you want to download it from there and flash it on your Xperia Z2, use the below links:

How to download Xperia Z2 23.1.A.1.28 Lollipop firmware using XperiFirm tool?

How to flash Xperia Z2 23.1.A.1.28 Lollipop firmware ftf using Flashtool?

We will soon update 23.1.A.1.28 firmware pre-rooted zip.

If you have got the update, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Image/Ftf shared by xPlayGunZ

Sony says Xperia Z Lollipop update will start rolling out by next week

Sony Philippines twitter team recently tweeted saying that Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update for Xperia Z will start rolling out by next week. It seems Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR and Xperia Tablet Z will get the Lollipop update at the same time.

Sony has already rolled Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update for Xperia Z2 & Xperia Z3 series, Xperia Z1, Xperia Z1 Compact, Xperia Z Ultra, Xperia T2 Ultra & Xperia C3. As promised earlier, Sony said whole Xperia “Z” series will get Lollipop update.

Xperia “Z” Lollipop Update rolling out by next week

Check out the tweet made by Sony Philippines below.

@JVNML13 sorry please disregard our tweet before, Lollipop update for Xperia Z will start rolling out by next week

— Sony Philippines (@SonyPHinc) May 4, 2015

Sony has not mentioned its plan for rolling Lollipop update for other Xperia handsets like Xperia T3, Xperia E3, Xperia M2, Xperia M2 Aqua etc. so Sony may come up with roll out plan once they are done with Xperia “Z” series.

Sony has already teased a pic of Xperia Z running Android Lollipop officially.

In mid-April, an alleged screenshot running Android 5.0.2 Lollipop 10.6.A.0.xx.xxx firmware on Xperia Z was leaked (remember though screenshot came from reputed XDA user gbil and as per him “Ultra STAMINA Mode is present in Lollipop update for Xperia Z”, it still can be faked easily).

We will keep you updated once Lollipop update for Xperia Z starts rolling out. Drop your comments below.

Official Xperia Mad Max Theme released by Sony

Sony has released a promotional Xperia Mad Max theme on Play Store today. Mad Max: Fury Road 2015 is the fourth film of Miller’s Mad Max franchise. It is set for its world premiere on 14 May at the 68th Cannes Film Festival and is set for theatrical release on 15 May 2015.

Xperia Mad Max Theme is compatible with Xperia devices running Android 4.4+ (both rooted as well as non-rooted Xperia devices). Earlier today Xperia Z4 Aqua Green Style Cover theme was also released.

Xperia Mad Max Theme

Download Xperia Mad Max Theme from Play Store. Theme has a very rusty rugged UI.

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

Xperia Z4 Aqua Green Window Style Cover Theme released

Sony recently launched Xperia Z4 Style Cover Window themes in white, black and copper color on Play Store and now the aqua green color theme has also been released. Sony SCR30 style cover is a window case for Xperia Z4 only where you can perform number of tasks without opening the flap of cover through the window pane.

Sony has already launched Style Cover Window Theme (SCR24) for Xperia Z3 on Play Store and now the same for Xperia Z4 is available for download. It is actually a wallpaper download application and once installed you can set it in under personalized option in the settings menu. Sony also released Xperia Mad Max Theme today.

Xperia Z4 Aqua Green Window Style Cover Theme

Download Xperia Z4 Aqua Green Window Style Cover Theme from Play Store.

Unable to download the theme from Play Store, use the below link to download the apk.

New Xperia aqua green wallpaper looks good, we will post it soon after extracting it from the theme.

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

Sony about to release bootloaders allowing booting from the recovery partition

A good news has come for developers working on building custom ROMs and recoveries for Sony Xperia devices, it is expected that Sony Mobile is about to release bootloaders allowing booting from the recovery partition. Earlier there was an issue with the Xperia devices that could not be booted from recovery.

As reported by FXP team, Sony Xperia devices with cortex-A7 processors viz. Xperia T2 Ultra, Xperia T3, Xperia E3 and Xperia M2 are the first ones to receive these bootloaders from Sony, more devices to follow up soon as officially Sony has not released a statement on it yet.

How this works?

The bootloaders are live now and can be installed on above mentioned Xperia devices.

Note: This is for bootloader unlocked devices only!

Download Sony’s official FlashTool. Install it. Run it.

Switch off your device, hold volume down key and plug in USB cable into your PC. Green LED will display and your device will be recognized by FlashTool and bootloader upgrade with “Open Devices” name will be available

Once the new bootloader is installed on your device, you are good to go.

It is really a good news for developers working on Xperia devices.

Source – FXP Blog | via – Android Police
Thanks for the tip, Josephnero!

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