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Anurag Kumar

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Download Xperia Z2 D6503 17.1.A.2.36 firmware ftf – 4.4.2 KitKat

Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet recently saw 17.1.A.2.36 firmware certification on PTCRB a week ago which is android 4.4.2 version, is available for download now. Previously certified firmware 17.1.A.1.2 ftf is already posted and the new apps and features ports have come up. Just now Xperia Z2 17.1.A.2.36 firmware ftf commercial and journalist version has been leaked and it works great on prototype Xperia Z2.

Sony is currently upgrading the retail android 4.4.2 firmware for Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet that’s why we are seeing so many  new firmware certifications since both devices officially unveiled at MWC 2014. Below posted Xperia Z2 17.1.A.2.36 firmware ftf is not a retail firmware still it will work on all retail Xperia Z2.

[ UPDATE – 18 March ] Install Movies 6.1.A.0.18, Walkman 8.1.A.0.7, Album 5.4.A.0.24 app from Xperia Z2

Download Xperia Z2 17.1.A.2.36 firmware ftf 

Download [email protected]
[ via M.Allen@UXT | XDA ]

Xperia Z2 17.1.A.2.36 firmware

Software info of Xperia Z2 17.1.A.2.36 firmware, you can see below.

Software info Xperia Z2 17.1.A.2.36 firmware

To flash Xperia Z2 D6503 17.1.A.2.36 firmware, download the latest version of FlashTool  v0.9.15.0

Download flashtool-0.9.15.0-windows.exe 
[ Creator – Androxyde | FlashTool.net ]

Above posted 17.1.A.2.36 firmware ftf will not work on any device other than Xperia Z2 so don’t ask for it.

Media apps have been updated with a slight increase in the last digit of version number such as it has new Walkman 8.1.A.0.7, Album 5.4.A.0.24, Movies 6.1.A.0.18 version. Camera apps have also been updated, new AR Effect 2.0.8 app version is spotted.

AR Effect 2.0.8 app version

Movies 6.1.A.0.18 App

Movies 6.1.A.0.18 App

Walkman 8.1.A.0.7 App

Walkman 8.1.A.0.7 App

Album 5.4.A.0.24 App

Album 5.4.A.0.24 App

We will soon post the new media apps and camera app from this new Xperia Z2 firmware. We hope Sony soon updates users on the roll out of KitKat for Xperia Z family, we will keep you updated as soon as any info comes on it.

Thanks Rimas 🙂

[ REVIEW ] Skunk Juice FG-2 Earbuds – With Magnetic Connectors

Skunk Juice is famous for making headphones and earphones with a unique patented magnetic technology that allows user to pair up more than 1 earphone with the same audio device so that audio sharing becomes easy and Skunk Juice FG-2 Earbuds is one of its kind. Skunk Juice FG-2 Earbuds is a special type of earphones pack which includes 4 earbuds allowing you to connect 2 separate earphones with the same connecting parent audio device.

Skunk Juice FG-2 Earbuds looks like usual earphone but it has magnetic connecting wires through which you connect to 3.5 mm headphone jack and a common magnetic connector allowing you to pair up more than 2 earphones. Skunk Juice FG-2 Earbuds costs $59.99, ships worldwide from US and available in white and black color.

A moment ago we posted preliminary review of Skunk Juice LS-100 Headphones and now it’s turn of Skunk Juice FG-2 Earbuds ( tested with our Xperia Z1 and compatible with other Xperia smartphones ). Let’s see what’s so special about it.

[ REVIEW ] Skunk Juice FG-2 Earbuds

Skunk Juice FG-2 Earbuds comes in a small black-green box with a magnetic flip cover.

Skunk Juice FG-2 Earbuds Review

On back side of box, product’s pictorial representation is there.

Skunk Juice FG-2 Box
Skunk Juice FG-2 Package

Skunk Juice FG-2 Earbuds specifications

  • Speaker Diameter – 10 mm
  • Frequency Range – 20-20K Hz
  • Impedance – 16 Ohms
  • Length of cable –  105 cm
  • Plug Type –  3.5 mm 10 micron Gold Plated
  • Sensitivity – 101 ± 4 dB

2 Skunk Juice FG-2 Earbuds pairs are present inside the box.

Skunk Juice FG-2 Contents inside box

Inside the box there are 2 collar clips, a few white earbuds, manual, black color carrying pouch, Skunk Juice tattoos and a warranty / instructions manual.

2 Skunk Juice FG-2 Earbuds

Skunk Juice FG-2 Earbuds Details

Skunk Juice FG-2 Warranty Manual

Below you can see Skunk Juice FG-2 Earbuds in black color with white earbuds on.

Skunk Juice FG-2 Earbuds in black and white

A common magnetic connector is present in both Skunk Juice FG-2 Earbuds  so that they can be connected to one joint magnetic connector.

Skunk Juice FG-2 Magnetic connector

Close look of joint magnetic connector of Skunk Juice FG-2 Earbuds.

Skunk Juice FG-2 Magnetic wire

Both Skunk Juice FG-2 Earbuds connected to joint magnetic connector for sharing.

Skunk Juice FG-2 Magnetic wire connector
Skunk Juice FG-2 Magnetic connector joint

Inline microphone is provided in each Skunk Juice FG-2 Earbuds.

Skunk Juice FG-2 Microphone

Skunk Juice FG-2 Inline Microphone

Skunk Juice logo is embossed on each earphone.

Skunk Juice FG-2 Logo on earbuds
Skunk Juice FG-2 Logo

Threaded steel like mesh grill present inside over hearing speaker.

Skunk Juice FG-2 hearing speaker

3.5 mm headphone jack connectivity.

Skunk Juice FG-2 3.5 mm headphone jack connectivity

Magnetic connector is present at each end of 3.5 mm headphone connecting wire.

Skunk Juice FG-2 3.5 mm headphone

Pros

  • Pairs atleast 2 earphones very easily.
  • Inline microphone.
  • Sound and bass level is great.

Cons

  • Not much comfortable in ears.

Overall they are like normal earphones you see in market from other manufacturers but magnetic connecting wires through which you can pair more than 2 earphones pairs is simply awesome as now you don’t need a headphone jack split plug.

If you know any similar product like Skunk Juice FG-2 Earbuds which uses magnetic connecting wires, let us know. Like the above product or not, drop your comments below.

[ REVIEW ] Skunk Juice LS-100 Headphones – With Magnetic Connectors

A few days back we came across a very unique type of headphone “Skunk Juice LS-100 Headphones” which comes with a patented magnetic technology / connector allowing you to connect as many as 4 headphones so that you can share the same audio with 4 different persons. Skunk Juice has so many headphones listed on their product page and almost all comes with same magnetic connectors allowing you to make a chain of headphones for listening same audio.

Skunk Juice LS-100 Headphones are over the ear type of headphones available in white-black color combination with adjustable grip band and ear phones with inbuilt speaker ( as usual ). Skunk Juice LS-100 Headphones costs $59.99 inclusive of taxes, ships worldwide from USA. Let’s see what it has to offer us.

Today we have posted a preliminary review of Skunk Juice LS-100 Headphones, tested with our Xperia Z1 and other Sony phones, working great with all devices.

[ REVIEW ] Skunk Juice LS-100 Headphones

Skunk Juice LS-100 Headphones comes in a nice black box.

Skunk Juice LS-100 HeadPhones Box

Product features and specifications mentioned on the back side of cover. Inside the box you will get 1 Skunk Juice LS-100 Headphones and two magnetic connecting cables.

Skunk Juice LS-100 Box
Skunk Juice LS-100 Package

Skunk Juice LS-100 Headphones Technical Specs

  • Speaker Diameter – 40 mm.
  • Frequency Range – 20-20K Hz.
  • Impedance – 32 Ohms.
  • Cable Length – 122 cm.
  • Plug Type – 3.5 mm Gold Plated.
  • Sensitivity – 114 dB

Skunk Juice LS-100 Specifications

After opening the package, headphones are like this ( ear phone folded upside down ).

Skunk Juice LS-100 White HeadPhones
Skunk Juice LS-100 Manual

Below you can see the small magnetic plug connector ( 12 cm in length ) and another bigger magnetic connector cable ( 110 cm in length ). Small cable is inserted in phone’s 3.5 mm headphone jack and then its magnetic end is connected to either of the big cable’s magnetic connector end.

Skunk Juice LS-100 Magnetic connectors

Magnetic connectors are provided at bottom of each ear phone of Skunk Juice LS-100 Headphones.

Skunk Juice LS-100 Ear plugs
Skunk Juice LS-100 Ear Coushio

Adjustable Skunk Juice LS-100 Headphones, both ear phone can be moved in circular motion.

Skunk Juice LS-100 Folded ear plugs

Soft rubber cushion with threaded speaker cloth. You can see the magnetic connecting wire attached to one end of ear phone.

Skunk Juice LS-100 Speaker design

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Two magnetic connectors of both small and large connecting cable attached to each other.

Skunk Juice LS-100 Review

Adjustable over the ear grip can be seen below in black color ( outer layer of made up of same rubber cushion which is present in ear phone ).

Skunk Juice LS-100 Speaker

You can see below Skunk Juice, get hooked up tattoos.

Skunk Juice LS-100 Tattoos
Skunk Juice LS-100 manuals

As soon as you will plug in the Skunk Juice LS-100 Headphones in any Sony Xperia smartphone, Smart Connect app will recognize the headphones.

Skunk Juice LS-100 Xperia Smart Connect app

Adjust the headset functions which you want to enable with Skunk Juice LS-100 Headphones connectivity.

Skunk Juice LS-100 connectivity options

3.5 mm headphone connectivity.

Skunk Juice LS-100 3.5 mm headphone connectivity
Skunk Juice LS-100 with Xperia Walkman App

Pros

  • High Quality Sound
  • Clear loud sound with perfect bass
  • Comfortable ear phone cushions.
  • Can be connected to 4 headphones at a single time to form a chain.
  • Foldable earphones make easy to carry them.

Cons

  • No inline microphone

No specific demerit we found in Skunk Juice LS-100 Headphones, as they come with magnetic connectors we will advise users not to pull the connecting wires with force to separate them, pull them gently or wire will come out of connector.

Overall Skunk Juice LS-100 Headphones are nice earphones, if you have ever used them or using any similar magnetic connector headphones then let us know. Do let us know your views regarding these headphones. Drop your comments below.

White Xperia Z2 Vs Xperia Z1 Vs Xperia Z1 Compact color contrast comparison

Sony’s latest flagship device Xperia Z2 is launched in 3 colors white, black and purple just like Xperia Z1 while Sony launched Xperia Z1 Compact in black, white, lime and pink color. White gives you elegant and clean look and obviously gets dirty before any color gets, so here found some pics of all three handsets in white color.

Below you will find pics of White Xperia Z2 Vs Xperia Z1 Vs Xperia Z1 Compact color contrast comparison and you can  see the exact difference in white color contrast among three handsets. Phone’s side profile and edges shows a difference in contrast of white color, in pics it gives a silver look. Have a look and let us know your opinion.

[ Extreme Left – Xperia Z2 , Middle – Xperia Z1, Extreme Right – Z1 Compact ]

White Xperia Z2 Vs Xperia Z1

[ Top – Z1 Compact, Middle – Xperia Z1, Bottom – Xperia Z2 ]

White Xperia Z1 Vs Xperia Z2
White Xperia Z1 Vs Xperia Z1 Compact
White Xperia Z2 Vs Xperia Z1 Compact

It is clearly visible all three whites are not of same contrast, difference can be spotted among them easily.

What do you think guys, which one looks more pleasant to you. Let us know, drop your comments below.

[ via – Digi-Wo ]

Pre-Order Xperia Z2 4G from Vodafone UK and get Sony BRAVIA 32-inch TV Free

Sony has already taken pre-orders of Xperia Z2 across many regions in Europe via Sony online stores and now Vodafone UK has started taking pre-order for Xperia Z2 4G on their carrier with a nice promotional offer. Vodafone UK is giving a Sony BRAVIA 32-inch TV if your pre-order Xperia Z2 4G on their carrier, monthly plans of 4G starting from £42 per month.

Above mentioned promotional offer will run between 10 March – 9 April 2014 and will be valid only for first 3000 valid pre-orders of Xperia Z2 4G from Vodafone UK, can be redeemed only after first bill payment paid by the user. Do check the full terms and conditions of the offer before you make a choice from Vodafone UK offer page.

Check below Sony’s promotional banner for this offer.

Pre-Order Xperia Z2 4G from Vodafone UK

To get your Sony BRAVIA 32-inch TV free after pre-ordering Xperia Z2 4G from Vodafone UK, you need to register on Sony TV offer website and claim your TV between 8 May – 8 July 2014, specified delivery date for TV is around 28 days on registered address.

What do you think of this offer guys, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Xperia T2 Ultra XM50h Retail Box Packaging leaked

Sony launched Xperia T2 Ultra and T2 Ultra Dual just after CES 2014 event along with Xperia E1 and E1 Dual. Xperia T2 Ultra and T2 Ultra Dual has already been launched in India via online retailers at a base price of INR 32000 i.e. $515, €375, £309 while in other regions of world it is yet to be released.

Xperia T2 Ultra Dual features dual SIM cabability, 6″ 720p HD screen, S400 SoC 1.4 GHz Quad core processor, 8 GB internal storage, 1 GB RAM and 13 MP rear cam / 1.1 MP front cam with 3000 mAh battery. A few days back we saw Sony rolling first Xperia T2 Ultra Dual 19.0.D.0.253  firmware update.

It seems now retail box packaging of Xperia T2 Ultra XM50h has been leaked. It is expected to hit China Unicom soon. Below you can see the retail box of Xperia T2 Ultra.

Xperia T2 Ultra Dual XM50h
Xperia T2 Ultra Dual Box
Xperia T2 Ultra Dual Retail Box
Xperia T2 Ultra Dual Retail packaging
Xperia T2 Ultra Dual Hands On
Xperia T2 Ultra Dual in box contents
Xperia T2 Ultra Dual Hands on pics
Xperia T2 Ultra Dual Hands on photos
Xperia T2 Ultra Dual Black model
Xperia T2 Ultra Dual China Unicom
Xperia T2 Ultra Dual China Unicom XM50h

We will let you know as soon as Xperia T2 Ultra is globally launched though Sony has priced it a bit expensive in the regions where it has already been launched.

Planning to buy one ? Let us know, drop your comments below.

[ via – Digi-Wo ]

Sony Stereo Microphone STM10 Hands on Photos

Sony Stereo Microphone STM10 was officially unveiled at MWC 2014 with Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet. Sony Stereo Microphone STM10 is high sensitive type of audio recording device made up of aluminium frame and steel mesh; 90 degree tilt functioning is there so that you can record audio coming from any direction.

Sony Stereo Microphone STM10 Hands on Photos have arrived with a 4K sample taken from Xperia Z2 fitted with STM10 audio mic. 4K sample video has kind low voice may be due to firmware issues as Sony is still updating the firmware for official launch in market, hopefully in April.

STM10 beta recording app is also spotted whether it is official or not, can’t be said yet. 4 Audio recording quality is available under settings, the highest lossless 44kHz 16bit WAV.

Sony Stereo Microphone STM10 Hands on Photos

Stereo Microphone STM10
Xperia Z2 Stereo Microphone STM10
Xperia Stereo Microphone STM10
White Stereo Microphone STM10
White Stereo Microphone STM10 with Xperia Z2
Stereo Microphone STM10 Audio recording
Stereo Microphone STM10 Audio
Sony Stereo Microphone STM10 Audio
Sony Stereo Microphone STM10 App
Sony Stereo Microphone STM10 Beta Audio recording app Sony Stereo Microphone STM10 Beta Audio recording
Stereo Microphone STM10 Hands on Photo
Stereo Microphone STM10 Hands on Pic
Stereo Microphone STM10 App Screenshot

[ UPDATE ] We will soon upload the 4K recorded video sample.

We hope to see Sony Stereo Microphone STM10 soon available in market, it would be a good accessory for the users who like to record high quality video with good audio obviously.

Impressed ? Let us know. Drop your comments below.

[ via – Digi-Wo ]

Xperia E1 Dual 20.0.B.0.75, Xperia E1 20.0.A.1.16 firmware certified

We have recently seen Xperia E1 Dual D2104 and D2105 getting a new 20.0.B.0.74 firmware certification on PTCRB and Xperia E1 D2004 getting 20.0.A.1.12 firmware certified on PTCRB and just 2 days after dated yesterday new firmwares again are certified for Xperia E1 Dual D2114 and Xperia E1 D2004 and D2005 on PTCRB; both new firmwares are android 4.3.

Xperia E1 has been priced officially in European regions by Sony and is under coming soon tag on Sony online stores, it will soon be available at price tag of €139 in France, £159 in UK, 2 395 kr in Sweden, €199 in Spain, 599 zł in Poland, €149 in Netherlands, € 119 in Italy, €117 in Germany. A few days back Sony launched officially both Xperia E1 and Xperia E1 Dual in India and both handsets are available at Rs 9490 and Rs 10490 respectively from online retailers. ( Xperia E1 Dual is available at Rs 9990 from online retailer Infibeam ).

Check below the listing of Xperia E1 Dual D2114 20.0.B.0.75 firmware on PTCRB.

Xperia E1 Dual 20.0.B.0.75 firmware

Check below the listing of Xperia E1 D2004, D2005 20.0.A.1.16 firmware on PTCRB.

Xperia E1 20.0.A.1.16 firmware

It is clearly visible that Sony is now preparing firmware better day by day for the global official launch and the regions where Xperia E1 and Xperia E1 Dual have already been launched should be getting new firmware updates very soon.

Install Xperia T2 Ultra Portrait retouch 1.0.B.0.7 camera app on Xperia devices

Xperia T2 Ultra Dual saw a new 19.0.D.0.253 firmware update rolling recently as its 19.0.D.0.253 firmware ftf is available for download, developers have started porting apps from it. Portrait retouch is one of the camera app present in Xperia T2 Ultra which is absent from whole Xperia Z family camera app still. Portrait retouch app allows you to style your pic in many different ways.

Portrait retouch 1.0.B.0.7 camera app has been ported by XDA dev xperiaz2 ( Ash ) and Levered for all Xperia devices running android 4.1+, rooted and custom recovery installed. Portrait retouch 1.0.B.0.7 with smooth experience  has been successfully tested on Xperia Z1, ZR, Z, ZL, Z1 Compact, Z Ultra, P, V , L, M, TX and should work on all devices running Sony Social Smart Camera app.

Instructions : Download the Portrait retouch 1.0.B.0.7 camera app zip file from below link, it contains two files SelfPortrait.apk  and SomcChinaPhotoEditor.apk, either flash the zip file via recovery or push both apps in system/app folder and set permissions > rw- r– r– > reboot.

Portrait retouch 1.0.B.0.7 camera app

Download Portrait retouch 1.0.B.0.7 app

Download PortraitRetouch.zip

OR

Download Self Potrait.zip

Below you can see Portrait retouch 1.0.B.0.7 camera app preview.

Portrait retouch 1.0.B.0.7

Portrait retouch 1.0.B.0.7 app

Do try this Portrait retouch 1.0.B.0.7 camera app on your Xperia handset and let us know if it worked or not. Drop your comments below.

Xperia Z1 14.2.A.1.144 firmware rolled on Movistar carrier in Spain

Android 4.3 14.2.A.1.144 firmware update was recently certified for Xperia Z1, Z Ultra and Z1 Compact and was expected a carrier based update only just like 14.2.A.1.142 firmware update which rolled on Deutsche Telekom carrier only for Xperia Z1. Just now 14.2.A.1.144 firmware update is confirmed rolling on Xperia Z1 C6903 on Movistar carrier in Spain only for the time being, not spotted on Xperia Z1 C6902.

14.2.A.1.144 firmware update hit the Xperia Z1 Customization 1276-8653_R10B and the concerned 14.2.A.1.144 firmware ftf is now available for flashing. It seems only a big fixing carrier update with some minor changes only. Check the firmware ftf below.

Download Xperia Z1 C6903 14.2.A.1.144 firmware ftf

Do not cross flash it on regular Xperia Z1 variants as carrier updates normally have some carrier related apps and you may have issues in getting future updates.

Download C6903_14.2.A.1.144_Movistar ES_1276-8653_R10B.ftf
[ via – XDA user IaguCool ]

Below is a screenshot from update checker app confirming the update presence.

14.2.A.1.144 firmware Xperia Z1 Spain

There is no confirmed news regarding roll out of KitKat update from Sony yet as mid March has already arrived.

If any other user has got this 14.2.A.1.144 firmware update on their Xperia Z1 then let us know. Drop your comments below with the changes you noticed.

Xperia T2 Ultra Dual 19.0.D.0.253 firmware update rolling

Xperia T2 Ultra and T2 Ultra Dual which we saw a few days back getting launched in India at a price tag of INR 32000 i.e. $515, €375, £309 via some online retailers is getting a new firmware update now in form of 19.0.D.0.253 firmware build Android 4.3. Xperia T2 Ultra and T2 Ultra Dual has not been launched in many regions yet.

19.0.D.0.253 firmware update is available on Xperia T2 Ultra Dual D5322 handsets whosoever have it at present via PC Companion. No specific info regarding changelog of 19.0.D.0.253 firmware is present. 19.0.D.0.253 firmware update confirmed in China. Connect your Xperia T2 Ultra Dual to PC Companion and look for a notification as shown below and proceed as per on screen instructions.

19.0.D.0.253 firmware update

All those users who currently posses Xperia T2 Ultra Dual and have not got 19.0.D.0.253 firmware update yet, you can download the 19.0.D.0.253 firmware ftf from below link and flash it using the new version of Flash Tool.

Download Xperia T2 Ultrra 19.0.D.0.253 firmware ftf

Below file is for D5322 version, Brand – Australia, CDA – 1280-0294

Download [email protected]
Key – rve5eBPZjNhSOfefY2C3fbzOdhh14LYj9ui_KHQPgng
[ via – M.Allen@UXT ]

To flash above 19.0.D.0.253 firmware ftf on your Xperia T2 Ultra Dual D5322 you need to download the latest version of FlashTool  v0.9.14.0

Download flashtool-0.9.14.0-windows.exe 
[ via – Androxyde | FlashTool.net ]

All users who have got 19.0.D.0.253 firmware update let us know what changes you noticed. Drop your comments below.

[ via – Digi-Wo ]

Install Xperia Darksiders custom theme on Android 4.3 devices

A few days back we shared Xperia Robocop custom theme for android 4.3 devices and now Xperia Darksiders custom theme has come up from same XDA user alone_in_dark. Sony has introduced an option to download Xperia Themes from Google Play Store for all devices running android 4.3 and some of these themes are much better than stock Sony themes. To install Xperia Darksiders custom theme your device must be rooted and running android 4.3. Xperia Darksiders custom theme includes new new icons, wallpapers, new On/Off buttons, new check/uncheck icons, brown black color transition. Install as a normal apk on rooted handsets. Download Xperia Darksiders custom theme from below link and install it.

Download Darksiders.apk

Below you can see the preview of Xperia Darksiders custom theme.

Xperia Darksiders custom theme

Xperia Darksiders theme

Above theme works well on Xperia SP and Xperia Z1.

Do try the below Xperia Z2 mods on your Xperia device, if you want.

Xperia Z2 Live Wallpaper 1.0.A.0.9 version for NON ROOTED devices

Install Xperia Robocop custom theme on Android 4.3 devices

Install Ironman Jarvis Boot Animation on Xperia Z1

Let us know of this theme works on your Xperia device also. Like the theme ? Well we do. Drop your comments below.

Xperia Z2 D6503 17.1.A.1.2 firmware ftf Leaked – 4.4.2 KitKat

Xperia Z2 Android 4.4.2 KitKat testing 17.1.A.0.289 firmware build’s system dump was leaked as soon the phone was launched by Sony officially and till date we have seen so many ports related to Xperia Z2 KitKat apps and features which will not be available on other Xperia smartphones for some time on official KitKat update.

Just now Xperia Z2 D6503 17.1.A.1.2 firmware ftf has been leaked which is the most recent build for Xperia Z2 till yesterday when we saw new 17.1.A.2.36 firmware getting certified on PTCRB. Leaked Xperia Z2 17.1.A.1.2 firmware is of ‘Commercial and Journalist’ Version not the retail 17.1.A.1.2 firmware ftf which will be available to regular Xperia Z2 users after the phone is officially launched in market.

Download Xperia Z2 17.1.A.1.2 firmware ftf

Download the below mentioned 17.1.A.1.2 firmware ftf, it has no CDA.

Download [email protected]
[ Key – BQsj0rAPlWvlwzuMZi1tWTMG1lt1-mrwQCVltLiZVGk ]

Xperia Z2 17.1.A.1.2 firmware

In order to flash above 17.1.A.1.2 firmware ftf on your Xperia Z2 you need to download the latest version of FlashTool  v0.9.14.0

Download flashtool-0.9.14.0-windows.exe 
[ via – Androxyde | FlashTool.net ]

Below you can see the software info of Xperia Z2 on 17.1.A.1.2 firmware.

Software Version – 1278-4770_17.1.A.1.2 | Cust – 1279-0989_R3A

Xperia Z2 17.1.A.1.2 firmware - Software Info

If you are interested in developing apps from Xperia Z2 17.1.A.1.2 firmware then apps and framework have been shared below. Download it and start developing.

Download Z2_17.1.A.1.2_freamwok&apps_deodex.rar
[ Key – 8xOZroOgQ2Vv6jhBJSuYqK4PZRjAOE4e26HLmcuUhRM ]

If you have retail Xperia Z2 already you can try flashing the firmware ftf if you want to. Let us know if you do so. Drop your comments below.

[ Source – M.Allen@UXT | XDA | XDA ] Thanks Rimas 🙂

Install Xperia Z2 Home 6.2.1.A.0.5, Themes, Home Widgets from 17.1.A.1.2 firmware

We saw a few days back 17.1.A.1.2 firmware ftf getting leaked for Xperia Z2 which was the latest available Android 4.4.2 KitKat build until yesterday when a new 17.1.A.2.36 firmware was certified for both Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet on PTCRB. Apps and Framework related to new Xperia Z2 17.1.A.1.2 firmware have already been shared so the cross development for new Xperia Z2 apps have started again.

XDA dev niaboc79 has ported the new Xperia Z2 Home 6.2.1.A.0.5 launcher and home widgets along with latest Xperia Z2 Themes. Working on android 4.3 running devices. You need root on your device, custom recovery installed and install SuperUser Mod. Except Xperia Z1 users, all look here to install SuperUser Mod on their devices.

Xperia Z1 users running stock android 4.3 14.2.A.1.136 ROM, flash the below mentioned SuperUser Mod first via recovery.

Download Z1_SuperUser_MOD_4.3_136.zip

Backup your original files before trying any new mod, doing anything wrong can result in bootloop or other errors. Proceed at your own risk.!

Download the below mentioned zip file which has new Xperia Z2 Home 6.2.1.A.0.5 launcher with new themes and home widgets. Flash the zip file in recovery.

Download  Xperia_Z2_Themes_Home_Widgets.zip

Below you can check the preview.

Xperia Z2 Home 6.2.1.A.0.5

Xperia Home 6.2.1.A.0.5 app

Do try the below Xperia Z2 mods on your Xperia device, if you want.

Xperia Z2 Live Wallpaper 1.0.A.0.9 version for NON ROOTED devices

Install Xperia Robocop custom theme on Android 4.3 devices

Install Ironman Jarvis Boot Animation on Xperia Z1

Try the above new Xperia Z2 apps on your handset and let us know if it worked. Drop your comments below.

Install Xperia Z2 Sketch 1.0.A.4.5, Creative Effect 1.0, Timeshift Video from 17.1.A.1.2 firmware

A few days back Android 4.4.2 KitKat 17.1.A.1.2 firmware ftf of Xperia Z2 leaked so the apps and framework of new build which kickstarted the porting of new Xperia Z2 apps and features from the latest build 17.1.A.1.2 firmware though we saw another new 17.1.A.2.36 firmware getting certified for Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet yesterday on PTCRB.

XDA user dvha79_ddt has ported the new Xperia Z2 Sketch 1.0.A.4.5, Creative Effect 1.0 and Timeshift Video app version from build 17.1.A.1.2 firmware. You need a rooted handset with custom recovery installed on the device. Except Xperia Z1 users, all look here to install SuperUser Mod on their devices it is necessary to get TimeShift Video app running.

Xperia Z1 users running stock android 4.3 14.2.A.1.136 ROM, flash the below mentioned SuperUser Mod first via recovery.

Download Z1_SuperUser_MOD_4.3_136.zip

OR

Download Z1_SuperUser_MOD_4.3_136.zip

Download the below mentioned apk, push in system/app > set permissions rw- r– r– > reboot OR flash the zip file in recovery.

Xperia Z2 Sketch 1.0.A.4.5 version 

Download Xperia_SomcSketch_4.3_v1.0.A.4.5.zip
OR
Download Z2_SomcSketch_V1.0.A.4.5.apk

Xperia Z2 Sketch 1.0.A.4.5 version

Xperia Z2 Timeshift Video app – Slow Motion working.

Below app will only work after installing SuperUser Mod else it will keep on crashing.

Download Xperia_TimeShift_Video_4.3_136_V2.zip

Xperia Z2 Timeshift Video app

Xperia Z2 Creative Effect 1.0 version app

Download Xperia_Creative_Effect_Addon_4.3_V2.zip

Xperia Z2 Creative Effect 1.0 version app

Do try the below Xperia Z2 mods on your Xperia device, if you want.

Xperia Z2 Live Wallpaper 1.0.A.0.9 version for NON ROOTED devices

Install Xperia Robocop custom theme on Android 4.3 devices

Install Ironman Jarvis Boot Animation on Xperia Z1

Let us know if above Xperia Z2 new apps worked on your handset or not. Drop your comments below.

Xperia E1 Dual 20.0.B.0.74, Xperia E1 20.0.A.1.12 firmware certified

A few days back we saw Sony launching Xperia E1 Dual officially in India at a base price of Rs 10490 while it was available for Rs 9990 from online retailer Infibeam and Xperia E1 is also scheduled to launch on 25 March officially at base price Rs 9490. Sony has also priced Xperia E1 officially in European regions and will soon be available for purchase from Sony Online stores at price of €139 in France, £159 in UK, 2 395 kr in Sweden, €199 in Spain, 599 zł in Poland, €149 in Netherlands, € 119 in Italy, €117 in Germany.

Sony is speeding up the launch process of Xperia E1 and Xperia E1 Dual as new Xperia E1 Dual 20.0.B.0.74 firmware and Xperia E1 20.0.A.1.12 firmware were certified on PTCRB dated yesterday. Sony has certified 3 different firmwares for Xperia E1 Dual till now and 2 firmwares for Xperia E1.

Check below the listing of Xperia E1 Dual D2104, D2105 20.0.B.0.74 firmware on PTCRB.

Xperia E1 Dual 20.0.B.0.74 firmware

Check below the listing of Xperia E1 D2004 20.0.A.1.12 firmware on PTCRB. No new firmware spotted for D2005.

Xperia E1 20.0.A.1.12 firmware

Sony has planned to launch Xperia E1 and Xperia E1 Dual with android 4.3 out of the box. If any new update rolls on Xperia E1 Dual users handset we will let you know.

Let us know if you are considering Xperia E1 and Xperia E1 Dual as your next phone. Drop your comments below.

Sony SmartWatch 2 with Silver steel wristband priced at £169 in UK, €199 in France, Germany, Italy

Sony officially launched SmartWatch 2 SW2 with black silicon wristband priced at £149.99 in UK and a stand alone Strap SE20 which is available in 7 customized colors at £20.99 in UK. Sony has added officially another wristband edition i.e. Sony SmartWatch 2 with Silver steel wristband; another FIFA edition wristband of SmartWatch 2 is soon expected as FIFA World Cup 2014 dates come near.

Sony SmartWatch 2 with Silver steel wristband has been priced officially  in UK at £169, €199 in France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, 649 zł in Poland ( €154 ), 1799 kr in Sweden ( €204 ). It is priced most expensive in Sweden for the time being and is available in stock at Sony Online Stores in European regions.

Below you can see the listing of Sony SmartWatch 2 with Silver steel wristband.

Sony SmartWatch 2 Silver wristband Price in UK

 

SmartWatch 2 Silver Wristband France Price

We hope to see Sony SmartWatch 2 with FIFA colored strip wristband soon available for purchase. Let’s hope Sony sells this Silver wristband alone also.

What do you think guys, this Silver Wristband fancy you. Let us know, drop your comments below.

Install Xperia Z2 Calculator 4.4.2-2 version from KitKat

As you all know cross development for Xperia smartphones especially concerning  Xperia Z2 KitKat apps and features is on fire, we are seeing daily so many ports related to Xperia Z2 apps. Latest addition to that list is Xperia Z2 Calculator app from KitKat. At present the calculator app on Xperia Z1 reads 4.3.-33 version on Android 4.3 jelly bean.

In the midst of all Xperia Z2 Calculator 4.4.2-2 version from KitKat has been ported by XDA user jatinrungta for all phones running android 4.1+, rooted handset ( install SuperUser Mod if you find any issues in installing the app, kindly install SuperUser Mod if you can, follow the guide given here. ).

Download the below mentioned Xperia Z2 Calculator 4.4.2-2 version apk from below link and push in system/app, set permissions rw- r– r– and reboot.

Download Calculator.apk

Xperia Z2 Calculator 4.4.2-2 app

Calculator 4.4.2-2 app

Do try the below Xperia Z2 mods on your Xperia device, if you want.

Xperia Z2 Live Wallpaper 1.0.A.0.9 version for NON ROOTED devices

Install Xperia Robocop custom theme on Android 4.3 devices

Install Ironman Jarvis Boot Animation on Xperia Z1

Install Xperia Z2 Calculator 4.4.2-2 version and let us know if it worked on your device or not. Drop your comments below.

Xperia Z2, Z2 Tablet 17.1.A.2.36 firmware certified – 4.4.2 KitKat

Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet have seen till now 3 firmwares getting certified on PTCRB viz. 17.1.A.0.504 firmware, 17.1.A.0.391 firmware and 17.1.A.1.2 firmware. We have seen system dump of 17.1.A.0.289 firmware of Xperia Z2 getting leaked and a few days back 17.1.A.1.2 firmware ftf was also leaked. Just now a new higher build in form of 17.1.A.2.36 firmware is spotted on PTCRB.

17.1.A.2.36 firmware has been certified for both Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet on PTCRB for all variants which are listed so far. Sony unveiled the new KitKat firmware on Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet at MWC 2014 and it will come out of the box when these 2 devices launches officially in April 2014.

Check below the 17.1.A.2.36 firmware certification for Xperia Z2 D6503, D6502 on PTCRB.

Xperia Z2 17.1.A.2.36 firmware

Check below the 17.1.A.2.36 firmware certification for Xperia Z2 Tablet SGP521, SGP541 on PTCRB.

17.1.A.2.36 firmware

It is clearly visible that Sony is working on Android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware for Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet and hope users get a bug free firmware.

Many new features like 4K Video cam app, Timeshift Video app, Smart Call Handling, Smart BackLight Control, Answering Machine, Simple Home launcher have been spotted in the KitKat firmware of Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z2 Tablet. As soon as we get more info on KitKat firmware roll out schedule of Sony for other phones, we will let you know.

Do try the below Xperia Z2 mods on your Xperia device, if you want.

Xperia Z2 Live Wallpaper 1.0.A.0.9 version for NON ROOTED devices

Install Xperia Robocop custom theme on Android 4.3 devices

Install Ironman Jarvis Boot Animation on Xperia Z1

Thanks Rimas 🙂

Install Xperia Z2 Touch Block 1.0.A.0.1, AR Effect 2.0.7, Background Defocus 1.1.11, Timeshift Burst 1.1.0.0

When Xperia Z2 Android 4.4.2 KitKat 17.1.A.0.289 firmware system dump was leaked we saw many ports related to Xperia Z2 apps and features but now recently certified Xperia Z2 17.1.A.1.2 firmware ftf has been leaked and updated versions of all Xperia Z2 apps have started coming up. We saw AR Effect 2.0.4  and Background Defocus 1.1.7 app version in previous 17.1.A.0.289 firmware system dump but now more news apps have come up.

XDA user dvha79_ddt has ported new Xperia Z2 Touch Block 1.0.A.0.1, AR Effect 2.0.7, Background Defocus 1.1.11, Timeshift Burst 1.1.0.0 apps from new firmware. You need to have root on your handset in order to install them with Sony Social camera already installed, should work on all android 4.3 running Xperia devices. Follow the instructions given below.

Two files are given for each app either you can flash the concerned zip file in recovery > reboot or push the concerned apk in system/app and set permissions rw- r– r– > reboot.

Xperia Z2 Touch Block 1.0.A.0.1 app

Download Xperia_TouchBlock_4.3_v1.0.A.0.1.zip
OR
Download Z2_TouchBlock_v1.0.A.0.1.apk

Touch Block 1.0.A.0.1 app

Xperia Z2 Background Defocus 1.1.11 app

Download Xperia_Bgdefocus_Addon_4.3_v1.1.11.zip
OR
Download Z2_bgdefocus_edit_v1.1.11.apk

Xperia Z2 Background Defocus 1.1.11 app

Xperia Z2 AR Effect 2.0.7 app

Download Xperia_AR_Effect_Addon_4.3_v2.0.7.zip
OR
Download Z2_ar-effect_v2.0.7.apk

Xperia Z2 AR Effect 2.0.7 app

Xperia Z2 Timeshift Burst 1.1.0.0 app

Download Xperia_TimeShift_Camera_4.3_v1.1.0.0.zip
OR
Download Z2_TimeShiftCamera_v1.1.0.0.apk

Xperia Z2 Timeshift Burst 1.1.0.0 app

Do try the below mods also if you want.

Xperia Z2 Live Wallpaper 1.0.A.0.9 version for NON ROOTED devices

Install Xperia Robocop custom theme on Android 4.3 devices

Install Ironman Jarvis Boot Animation on Xperia Z1

Try the new Xperia Z2 apps on your handset and let us know if they worked for you. Drop your comments below if faced any issues.

Install Ironman Jarvis Boot Animation on Xperia Z1

Now days we are seeing too many cross device development regarding Sony Xperia smartphones where almost all Xperia Z2 Android 4.4.2 KitKat apps and features are ported to other Xperia devices. As you all know most of the mods and ports need rooted phone and recovery installed so users please do it if you haven’t done it yet. Today we present you Ironman Jarvis Boot Animation for Xperia devices.

XDA dev iamkani and Abbyjeet has ported this Ironman Jarvis Boot Animation and it works great. Ironman Jarvis Boot Animation has 1280×720 resolution so it can be used on other Xperia smartphones also but resolution may be an issue. Do back up your original bootanimation.zip file from system/media folder and follow the instructions given below.

Download the Ironman Jarvis bootanimation.zip file from given below link and copy it in system/media folder and reboot.

Download bootanimation.zip

Below you can see the Ironman Jarvis Boot Animation preview on Xperia Z1.

Ironman Jarvis Boot Animation

Xperia Z1 Ironman Jarvis Boot Animation

Do try the below mods also if you want.

Xperia Z2 Live Wallpaper 1.0.A.0.9 version for NON ROOTED devices

Install Xperia Robocop custom theme on Android 4.3 devices

Let us know if Xperia Z1 Ironman Jarvis Boot Animation worked on your device specifically if you are trying it on another device other than Xperia Z1. Drop your comments below.

Xperia Z2 Live Wallpaper 1.0.A.0.9 version for NON ROOTED devices

A few days back we shared Xperia Z2 Live Wallpaper which was only installing on rooted Xperia smartphones but now Xperia Z2 Live Wallpaper 1.0.A.0.9 version port has come up which can be installed on every Xperia device hopefully. We have tested Xperia Z2 Live Wallpaper 1.0.A.0.9 version on our non rooted Xperia Z1 and SP, it works fine.

XDA dev ra3al has come up with this Xperia Z2 Live Wallpaper 1.0.A.0.9 version mod for non rooted Xperia devices. It can be installed on both rooted as well as non rooted Xperia handset. Download the apk from below link and install it like a normal apk and set the wallpaper from Settings > personalisation > wallpaper > live wallpaper > Choose “Xperia” and set the wallpaper.

Download Xperia Z2 Live Wallpaper 1.0.A.0.9 version 

Download Z2_Wallpaper.apk

Xperia Z2 Live Wallpaper 1.0.A.0.9

How to make it work ? After installing the Xperia Z2 Live Wallpaper 1.0.A.0.9 version, go to homescreen and start swiping across the screen; you will see it moving in wave and changing colors. You can also keep on tapping at one place to move and change the color.

Xperia Z2 Live Wallpaper Pink

Download above Xperia Z2 Live Wallpaper 1.0.A.0.9 version and let us know if it worked on your Xperia handset or not. Drop your comments below.

Xperia V LT25i 9.2.A.1.199 firmware update rolling

A week ago certified 9.2.A.1.199 firmware on PTCRB is now rolling officially on Xperia T, TX and Xperia V. Xperia TX got the 9.2.A.1.199 firmware update first and today Xperia T and Xperia V saw 9.2.A.1.199 firmware update rolling on their devices globally. 9.2.A.1.199 firmware update is a big fixing update over previous android 4.3 firmware.

9.2.A.1.199 firmware update is confirmed rolling on Xperia V LT25i in regions like Italy, Russia, Ukraine, South Africa, SingTel Singapore. Some customization on which firmware update has rolled are 1271-6333, 1268-5995, 1268-5997, 1269-8940. No OTA seen yet.

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

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

Connect your Xperia V LT25i to PC Companion and look for a notification and proceed as per on screen instructions. Check the 9.2.A.1.199 firmware details below.

Xperia V 9.2.A.1.199 firmware

Software info of Xperia V 9.2.A.1.199 firmware

Xperia V 9.2.A.1.199

If you have not get Xperia V  9.2.A.1.199 firmware update, then download 9.2.A.1.199 firmware ftf from below links and install using FlashTool.

Xperia V LT25i 9.2.A.1.199 firmware Changelog as per Sony

  • Enhanced User Experience.
  • Improved Battery Life.
  • Software Performance Improvements.

For all those users who have not got 9.2.A.1.199 firmware update notification yet, download the 9.2.A.1.199 firmware ftf from below links and update your device manually using FlashTool.

Download Xperia V LT25i 9.2.A.1.199 firmware ftf

# For Xperia V LT25i | 1268-5961_R2J SingTel SG

Download LT25_9.2.A.1.199_1268-5961_R2J SingTel SG.ftf 
[ via XDA user  chunlianghere ]

How to flash manually Android 4.3 9.2.A.1.199 firmware ftf on Xperia V LT25i ?

Download concerned ftfs from above links.

Note :- No Root Needed. Warranty not void, safe. Works on both Locked/Unlocked bootloaders. Below mentioned guide is for Xperia Z1 and is similar for Xperia V .

Guide :- How to flash Android 4.3 Xperia V 9.2.A.1.199 firmware ftf using Flashtool manually ?

If you have already got the 9.2.A.1.199 firmware update on your Xperia V, then let us know. Drop your comments below with your changelog and bugs facing on this update.

Xperia T LT30p 9.2.A.1.199 firmware update rolling

9.2.A.1.199 firmware was certified for Xperia T and Xperia V a few days back and Xperia TX LT29i was updated on 9.2.A.1.199 firmware before Xperia T and Xperia V by Sony. Sony has officially updated the 9.2.A.1.199 firmware update details for Xperia T, TX and Xperia V on it’s software page for respective devices. It is a bug fixing over native android 4.3 9.2.A.0.295 firmware.

9.2.A.1.199 firmware update has started rolling on Xperia T LT30p now in regions like Belgium, Switzerland, France, Greece, Italy, USA. Some customization on which 9.2.A.1.199 firmware update on Xperia T has been released are 1270-6411, 1265-1626, 1266-0469, 1266-0473, 1265-1589, 1268-8479, 1270-5202.

[ UPDATE – 7 March ] Xperia TX LT29i 9.2.A.1.199 firmware update rolling

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

Connect your Xperia T LT30p to PC Companion and look for a notification as shown below and proceed as per on screen instructions.

Xperia T 9.2.A.1.199 firmware

Xperia T LT30p 9.2.A.1.199 firmware Changelog as per Sony

  • Enhanced User Experience.
  • Improved Battery Life.
  • Software Performance Improvements.

For all those users who have not got 9.2.A.1.199 firmware update notification yet, download the 9.2.A.1.199 firmware ftf from below links and update your device manually using FlashTool.

Download Xperia T LT30p 9.2.A.1.199 firmware ftf

# For Xperia T LT30p | 1270-6411_r4j

Download LT30_9.2.A.1.199_Generic be 1270-6411.ftf
[ via XDA user  quintas84 ]

How to flash manually Android 4.3 9.2.A.1.199 firmware ftf on Xperia T LT30p ?

Download concerned ftfs from above links.

Note :- No Root Needed. Warranty not void, safe. Works on both Locked/Unlocked bootloaders. Below mentioned guide is for Xperia Z1 and is similar for Xperia T .

Guide :- How to flash Android 4.3 Xperia T 9.2.A.1.199 firmware ftf using Flashtool manually ?

If you have already got the 9.2.A.1.199 firmware update on your Xperia T, then let us know. Drop your comments below with your changelog and bugs facing on this update.