Download $350 worth free Pro Apps from Sony on Xperia Z1 and Z2

Sony is giving away $350 worth free Pro apps to Xperia Z1, Xperia Z1S and Xperia Z2 owners, which is a very cool promotional offer. Sony is giving 6 free movies including Captain Phillips, Unlimited Music Service 30 days trial, 8 games from PlayStation Mobile, free download of album XSCAPE out of box with Xperia Z2.

Sony is now giving away premium apps to Xperia Z1, Xperia Z1S and Xperia Z2 owners till 31 July. To redeem the offer, users need to install Xperia Lounge app and then access the offer link to download the apps. We accessed the link on our Xperia Z1 and found only four apps for downloading viz. OfficeSuite PRo, Box, Bitcasa and Social Live Premium.

Download $350 worth free Pro Apps

Below you can find the list of apps which Sony is offering for free download.

Garmin Xperia edition full suite.
OfficeSuite Pro Full version.
Box 50GB account.
Evernote premium subscription for 3 months.
Bitcasa 1TB storage account for 3 months.
10 Xperia themes.
Social live premium account for 1 month.
Three Additional games and apps.

Garmin Xperia Edition is available to Xperia Z2 owners only for the time being. Download the apps on your device and let us know if you are able to download more apps on Xperia Z1 or Xperia Z2. Drop your comments below.

Sony AR Effect 3.0.27 camera app update with new 6 Effects themes

Sony AR Effect camera app has been updated to new version 3.0.27 which brings cool 6 new effects themes which can now be downloaded from Play Store. Sony AR Effect camera app allows you to customize your picture with pre-installed themes and effects. New 6 effects include Spider-man, Horror, Comic, Celebration, Funky Disco and Butterfly out of which Funky Disco and Butterfly were already there in previous versions.

Sony added the functionality of using AR Effect app in video mode also on android 4.4.2 KitKat update on Xperia Z1, Z Ultra, Z1 Compact and now android 4.3 users can also have the benefit of same settings. Sony AR Effect 3.0.27 camera app syncs well with Sony FACE RECOGNITION Technology & SmartAR* Engine detects faces in camera view and decorates them with featured effects.

Download Sony AR Effect 3.0.27 camera app

Download Sony AR Effect 3.0.27 camera app and new effects Spider-man, Horror, Comic, Celebration, Funky Disco and Butterfly from Play Store directly.

If you haven’t got update notification yet then you can install Sony AR Effect 3.0.27 camera app and new theme effects manually on your android 4.3+ running handsets ( Sony Social Smart Camera app must be installed ).

XDA user Ben Ling has packed all 6 effects and Sony AR Effect 3.0.27 camera app in one file, download the file and install as normal apk.

Download the below mentioned zip file which includes AR Effect 3.0.27 apk, Celebration 1.0.10 apk , Comic 1.0.10 apk, Butterfly 1.0.9 apk, Funky Disco 1.0.10 apk, Horror 1.0.10 apk and Spider-Man 1.0.12 apk.

Download AR_Effect_Camera_Apps.zip

Download the new Sony AR Effect 3.0.27 camera app and let us which new effect you liked the most. Drop your comments below.

Thanks Rimas 🙂

Download Background defocus 1.2.6 version app from Play Store

Sony introduced Background defocus app first on Xperia Z1S, LTE version of Xperia Z1 in USA, background defocus app blurs an image background to create an effect like DSLR. Background defocus app was limited to a few Xperia smartphones till now but today Sony released it globally on Play Store, now Background defocus app can be downloaded on all Xperia handsets which have Sony Social Smart Camera app installed.

Background defocus 1.2.6 version app is the first version which is seen on Play Store though older versions have been spotted on Xperia Z1, Xperia Z2, Xperia Z1S pre-installed in android 4.3 and android 4.4.2 KitKat update. To get the perfect pictures from Background defocus app you need to focus on object atleast 15-45 cm away from camera and background atleast 5m away. It will not work on the maximum resolution of your handset.

Download Background defocus 1.2.6 version app

Follow the Google Play Store link to download it. If you are unable to download it then check the below link to download it manually and install it like a normal apk.

Download com.sonymobile.backgrounddefocus-1.apk

Below you can see the Background defocus 1.2.6 version app UI.

If you have downloaded the Background defocus 1.2.6 version app on your Xperia device, let us know if it worked. Drop your comments below.

Thanks Rimas 🙂

Sony Album 6.0.A.0.26, Walkman 8.3.A.0.2 app update rolled out

A couple of days back we came across Movies app 5.3.A.0.18 version update which brought new slide in feature for Movies app which was spotted at MWC 2014 event running on Xperia Z2 and now the same feature has been rolled in new Sony Album 6.0.A.0.26 and Walkman 8.3.A.0.2 app update which was rolled out today; update confirmed on Xperia Z2, Z1, Z, ZL, ZR, Z Ultra, L, SP and many other Xperia handsets.

Sony Album 6.0.A.0.26 and Walkman 8.3.A.0.2 app update brings new UI for both apps with much better pinch to zoom functionality and the menu option now slides in like Google Play Store app has. More new features, settings and smoothness is spotted on both apps. To download Sony Album 6.0.A.0.26 and Walkman 8.3.A.0.2 app update, you need to download both apps via update center app if you have got the notification; if not then check the below links to download it manually.

Sony Album 6.0.A.0.26 and Walkman 8.3.A.0.2 app update

Download Album 6.0.A.0.26 app

Download from below link and install it like normal apk.

Download com.sonyericsson.album-1.apk

Download Walkman 8.3.A.0.2 app

Install it like normal apk.

Download com.sonyericsson.music-1.apk

If you have not got the update notification yet then download the Album 6.0.A.0.26 and Walkman 8.3.A.0.2 app apk now and install it on your Xperia device, these two versions are the best of these app till now. Let us know if you like them. Drop your comments below.

Thanks Rimas 🙂

Install Fast Recent Apps Switcher Small App on Xperia device

Sony’s small apps feature is one of the cool feature of its UI which serves a purpose of multitasking in same screen without switching off another app from main screen. At present there are many stock small apps provided by Sony and some small apps are available on Play Store also. As you are all aware that right corner soft key is used for accessing recent apps opened by the user and at present there is no other option than that to access that functionality.

XDA user hansip87 has made a responsive Fast Recent Apps Switcher Small App for all Xperia devices which supports Sony Small apps firmware. You can install on Fast Recent Apps Switcher Small App on both rooted as well as non rooted handsets. We have tried the app on your Xperia Z1, Z, SP and it works like charm.

Download Fast Recent Apps Switcher Small App

Install it like a normal apk.

Download RecentAppSwitcher1.7.1.apk

Below you can see the preview of Fast Recent Apps Switcher Small App and its layout. Options for both horizontal and vertical layouts are available with a full control over the transparency of the app background UI.

Install the above app and let us know if it works on your Xperia device or not. Drop your comments below.

Download Sony SmartBand SWR10 app v1.1.0.304 from Play Store

Sony has officially introduced LifeLog app version 1.0.A.1.0 for Xperia Z2, Z1, Z1 Compact, Z Ultra compatible with android 4.4.2 KitKat version, in future we will see more compatibility with other Xperia phones also. Now Sony has released another app on Play Store compatible with SmartBand SWR10 i.e. Sony SmartBand SWR10 app v1.1.0.304 which will act as an interface between your Xperia smartphone and SWR10 band.

Sony SmartBand SWR10 app v1.1.0.304 will not appear on the homescreen of your smartphone as soon as you install it, to make it work you must have Sony Smart Connect app installed along with Lifelog app, it is only compatible with Android 4.4+ version running Xperia smartphones only.

Download Sony SmartBand SWR10 app v1.1.0.304

Download the SmartBand SWR10 app from Play Store, access the below link.

Download com.sonymobile.smartconnect.hostapp.ellis

If you have bought Sony SmartBand SWR10, then this app is must for you to install. Install it and let us know, how it went. Drop your comments below.

Xperia Guide official android app on Play Store now

XperiaGuide is a blog related to “Xperia Smartphones”, as you all know. To help all those Xperia users who are looking out for stuffs related to their Xperia phone, we provide all latest Xperia Updates, News, Tips, Tutorials, App reviews, firmware updating steps. At XperiaGuide you can find all latest apps, themes and games for your Xperia phone. XperiaGuide is the best place if you are looking for development related issues for your Xperia Phone.

Today we have launched official gizmobolt.com android app on Play Store now. Now you can access XperiaGuide on your any android device by checking all latest posts and feeds. Our app is compatible with android 2.2+ version tablets and smartphones.

Download Xperia Guide app from Google Play, version 1.0. Add Free version coming soon in next update.!

Download com.xperiaguide

Key Features of app

Notifies whenever new article is available.
Sync now for latest articles manually.
White and Black background themes added.
Share posts on more than 10 social networks.
Unread posts : Posts which you have missed reading.
Last 24 hours : Check articles posted in last 24 hours.
List and Grid option available for post layout.
Read content offline.
Add Widgets on Home Screen.

Below you can see the preview of Xperia Guide official android app.

Download the Xperia Guide official android app from Google Play Store and let us know do you like it. Enjoy and share the feedback. Drop your comments below.

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Download Xperia Z2 STM10 Audio Recorder app for any Xperia device

Sony introduced an exclusive Stereo Microphone STM10 for recording high quality audio with a dedicated STM10 Audio Recorder app on Xperia Z2 compatible with the STM10 microphone. 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.

Xperia Z2 has a special STM10 Audio Recorder app where 4 Audio recording quality is available under settings, the highest lossless 44kHz 16bit WAV. Now you can download Xperia Z2 STM10 Audio Recorder app and install on any Xperia device. It works on booth rooted as well as non rooted handsets.

Download Xperia Z2 STM10 Audio Recorder app

Xperia Z2 STM10 Audio Recorder app is compatible with Xperia Z1, Z1 Compact, Z Ultra, Z, ZL, ZR, SP, S, V,T, TX, L, M, C etc. Current version of Xperia Z2 STM10 Audio Recorder app reads 1.00.06_4.

Download Xperia Z2 STM10AudioRecorder.apk

Install Xperia Z2 STM10 Audio Recorder app on your Xperia device and let us know of if it worked on not. Drop your comments below.

Download The Amazing Spider-Man Mission app from Sony – Take picture with Spider Man

Sony Entertainments is doing a lot promotion for their next big release i.e. Amazing Spider-Man 2, a few days back we saw official Sony Amazing Spider-Man 2 Theme for Xperia handsets and now Sony has launched a new The Amazing Spider-Man Mission app. This app follows with set of missions to be completed which will help you to take a snapshot with Spider Man at Sony Xperia stores exclusively at some regions.

The Amazing Spider-Man Mission app from Sony is available at selective regions only for the time being and can be downloaded from Google Play Store. You need to download the The Amazing Spider-Man Mission app, then visit any official Sony brand shops and launch the app, look for AR marker and as you find it complete AR missions and get a chance to take a snap with Spider Man’s promotional figure.

Download The Amazing Spider-Man Mission app

Download the app from below link ( Play Store link ), it may or may not be available to your Xperia device depending upon your region / location.

Download com.sony.gsmguxmk.asmmission

Download The Amazing Spider-Man Mission app

Download The Amazing Spider-Man Mission app manually if you are not able to install it from Play Store.

Download amazingspidermanmission.apk

Below you can see the series of steps you need to complete.

Check the official video from Sony on The Amazing Spider-Man Mission app.

If you have downloaded the app and completed the mission successfully, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Source – Sony, Thanks Rimas 🙂

Xperia Movies 6.2.A.0.8, Video Unlimited 11.0.B.0.4 update rolling out

Sony has launched a huge Xperia Movies 6.2.A.0.8, Video Unlimited 11.0.B.0.4 update for many Xperia devices just a day after launching a bug fixing KitKat 14.3.A.0.757 firmware update for Xperia Z1, Z1 Compact and Z Ultra. New Xperia Movies app UI is similar to what we saw on Xperia Z2 at MWC 2014 with lots of news feature and settings.

Xperia Movies 6.2.A.0.8 app is a bug update over previous version 6.1.A.0.20 version; available via OTA update notification only, confirmed on Xperia Z1, Z Ultra, Z1 Compact, Z, ZL, ZR, L, SP in many regions around the world. We are not sure whether the same apps update have been rolled on Xperia C or not.

Xperia Movies 6.2.A.0.8 app

Look for a Xperia Movies 6.2.A.0.8 app OTA update notification in your update center app and proceed as per onscreen instructions.

Xperia Movies 6.2.A.0.8 app changelog

New improved UI, with slider feature for settings and other features.
New Layout for Movies sorting.
Smooth functionality.

Download Xperia Movies 6.2.A.0.8 app

If you haven’t got the app update notification then download from given below link. Below app is extracted from our Xperia Z1.

Download com.sonyericsson.video-1.apk

Xperia Video Unlimited 11.0.B.0.4 app

Look for an update notification in your update center app.

Download Video Unlimited 11.0.B.0.4 app

Download com.sony.snei.vu-1.apk

If you have also updated your Movies and Video Unlimited app then let us know. Like the new UI, Drop your comments below.

Download Sony LifeLog app 1.0.A.1.0 from Play Store – Launched for Xperia Z2, Z1, Z Ultra, Z1 Compact

Sony has officially launched today Sony LifeLog app first version on Google Play Store for Xperia Z2 ( where it comes pre-installed ), Xperia Z1, Xperia Z Ultra and Xperia Z1 Compact i.e. compatible with devices running android 4.4.2 KitKat only for the being. Sony LifeLog app is compatible with Sony SmartBand SW10 from which you can track your daily activities and log your details.

At present Sony LifeLog app is available for selective regions only. It is not available for regions like India, UK, Taiwan, China, USA at the time of writing the post we tried and were not able to download it on other devices except Xperia Z2. Sony may make it available for all regions once global roll out of Xperia Z2 and Sw10 band is completed. You can download the Sony LifeLog app from below official link if you have any of above mentioned compatible device.

Download Sony LifeLog app

To use Sony Lifelog app with your Sony SmartBand SW10 you need to install Sony SmartConnect app on your device.

Current Version of Sony Lifelog app is 1.0.A.1.0

Download com.sonymobile.lifelog

Download Sony LifeLog app 1.0.A.1.0 apk Manually

All those users who are not able to install the app directly from Play Store can now download the apk and install it.

Download com.sonymobile.lifelog-1.apk

Below you can see some official screenshots from Sony LifeLog app.

Sony has promised to bring more functionality to the app and increasing the number of compatible devices list in near future. Stay tuned till then and if the Sony Lifelog app is available in your region then do let us know. Drop your comments below.

Source – Sony, Thanks Rimas 🙂

Download Voice balloon photo app version 1.0.A.0.0 from Sony

Sony Mobile rolled Android 4.4.2 KitKat for Xperia Z1, Xperia Z Ultra and Xperia Z1 Compact yesterday and foretold its plan to update other Xperia devices ( Z, ZL, ZR, Tablet Z, M2, E1, T2 Ultra ) on KitKat in future. Sony Mobile has rolled “Voice balloon photo” photography app for its Smart Social Camera app for all devices updated in KitKat yesterday.

Sony Voice balloon photo app allows you to put text on the photo in form of balloons by recognizing the voice of the users around the camera. You can edit the words spoken, put them in three different style options and can really give words to your beautiful pic captured. Let’s see how it works.

Voice balloon photo app

At present Voice balloon photo app is exclusively only available for Xperia KitKat devices in selected regions only ( available in UK ), you may not be able to download it officially from Play Store. If it is not available for your regions like India etc then you can download the Voice balloon photo apk from below and install it normally.

Voice balloon photo app confirmed working on Xperia Z2, Xperia Z1, Z Ultra and Z1 Compact running KitKat. Other Xperia devices running android 4.3 not tested yet. Not working for Android 4.3 Xperia SP.

Voice balloon photo app Version 1.0.A.0.0

For Stock KitKat Xperia Z1, Z Ultra, Z1 Compact and Z2 – No Root Needed

Download com.sonymobile.voiceballoonphoto-1.apk

Voice balloon photo app For Android 4.3 Devices – No Root Needed

XDA user kongaz2 has ported Voice balloon photo app version 1.0.A.0.0 for android 4.3 running devices. Download the apk from below and install it like normal apk on Xperia Z, ZL, ZR, Tablet Z, SP, T, TX, V.

Download [4.3+]Voice balloon photo v1.0.A.0.0.apk

Voice balloon photo app fro Android 4.1.2 Devices – No Root Needed

XDA dev xperiaz2 aka Ash has ported Voice balloon photo app version 1.0.A.0.0 for android 4.1.2 running devices, confirmed working on Xperia M, L, E if Sony Smart Camera is ported on them.

Download VoiceBalloonPhoto.apk

How it works ?

Install Sony Voice balloon photo app.

Read the instructions to use Voice balloon photo app.

As soon as you see microphone on screen then start speaking some words.

As you will speak, text words will appear on screen and keep on coming till you are speaking.

You can move, edit the text in different styles. Hold on balloon box and move it.

There are 3 themes available in Voice balloon photo app viz. Pop, Comic and Chalk.

Do try this Voice balloon photo app on your KitKat running Xperia device and let us know you like it or not. Drop your comments below.

Install AR Effect 2.0.8, Background Defocus 1.1.14, Movie Creator 1.1.A.0.4 app from Xperia Z2

Since we saw Xperia Z2 D6503 17.1.A.2.36 firmware ftf getting leaked and available for download, cross development of new Xperia Z2 apps and features have started. A moment ago we saw new media apps viz. Movies 6.1.A.0.18, Walkman 8.1.A.0.7 and Album 5.4.A.0.24 app getting ported on android 4.1.2+ running devices and now new camera apps have also been ported from this new Xperia Z2 firmware.

XDA dev xperiaz2 aka Ash has ported new AR Effect 2.0.8, Background Defocus 1.1.14 and Movie Creator 1.1.A.0.4 app from Xperia Z2 new firmware for devices running android 4.1.2+ versions. You need root to install the apps, extract the apk from below zip file link and push in system/app > set permissions rw- r– r– and reboot or just flash the zip file in recovery; confirmed working on Xperia Z1 and SP.

Download AR Effect 2.0.8, Background Defocus 1.1.14, Movie Creator 1.1.A.0.4 app

Download LatestXperiaZ2CameraAddons.zip

AR Effect 2.0.8 app details info below.

Movie Creator app details below.

Install the new Xperia Z2 camera apps from KitKat on your device and let us know if they worked or not. Drop your comments below.

Install Movies 6.1.A.0.18, Walkman 8.1.A.0.7, Album 5.4.A.0.24 app from Xperia Z2

Yesterday we posted Xperia Z2 D6503 17.1.A.2.36 firmware ftf and found that Sony has updated many apps in this firmware including the media and camera apps. Camera app AR Effect reads new 2.0.8 version and media apps read Movies 6.1.A.0.18, Walkman 8.1.A.0.7 and Album 5.4.A.0.24 app version on new Xperia Z2 android 4.4.2 firmware.

XDA user dvha79_ddt has ported new media apps for rooted Xperia handsets running android 4.1.2 later version. Download the concerned media app apk file and install it like a normal apk or push in system/app > set permissions rw- r– r– and reboot. Only for rooted handsets, will not work on non root handsets, confirmed working on Xperia Z1, Z, ZL, SP etc.

Download Movies 6.1.A.0.18 App

Download SemcVideo_6.1.A.0.18.apk

Download SemcVideo_6.1.A.0.18_JellyBean.apk – For 4.1.2

Download Walkman 8.1.A.0.7 App

Download SemcMusic_8.1.A.0.7.apk

Download SemcMusic_8.1.A.0.7_JellyBean.apk – For 4.1.2

Visualizes plugins apk below. Rename the below file after download to SemcMusicVisualizer.apk and push in systems/app > set permissions rw- r– r– and reboot.

Download SemcMusicVisualizer_v2.2.A.2.2.apk

Download Album 5.4.A.0.24 App

Download SemcAlbum_5.4.A.0.24.apk

Try the above new media apps on your Xperia handset, let us know they worked for you. 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

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 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 Creative Effect 1.0 version app

Download Xperia_Creative_Effect_Addon_4.3_V2.zip

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 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

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.

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 Z2 Album 5.4.A.0.22, Movies 6.1.A.0.16, Walkman 8.1.A.0.6 App port from KitKat

Sony showed a glimpse of new Xperia media apps at MWC 2014 on Xperia Z2 but yet the same media apps are not found in the leaked system dump of Xperia Z2, hope Sony updates them soon for everyone. A few days back we got our hands on new Xperia Z2 KitKat media apps Album 5.4.A.0.22, Movies 6.1.A.0.16 and Walkman 8.1.A.0.6 but they were not working on devices as they were pulled directly from Xperia Z2 but now XDA dev dvha79_ddt has ported these app to other Xperia smartphones.

Xperia Z2 Album 5.4.A.0.22, Movies 6.1.A.0.16, Walkman 8.1.A.0.6 App port from KitKat is working fine on Android 4.3 running, rooted devices with CWM recovery installed. A few days back we also saw Xperia Z2 Movies 6.1.A.0.4, Walkman 8.1.A.0.4 app version port but those apps were from old Xperia Z2 17.1.A.0.289 firmware, confirmed working on Xperia Z1 Android 4.3.

Download the below mentioned apks and zip files. Either try pushing the apk in system/app, set permissions rw- r– r– and reboot or Flash the zip file in recovery and reboot.

Download Xperia Z2 Movies 6.1.A.0.16

Download Xperia_SemcVideo_4.3_v6.1.A.0.16.zip

Download Video_6.1.A.0.16.apk

Download Xperia Z2 Album 5.4.A.0.22

Download Xperia_SemcAlbum_4.3_v5.4.A.0.22.zip

Download SemcAlbum_5.4.A.0.22.apk

Download Xperia Z2 Walkman 8.1.A.0.6

Download Xperia_SemcMusic_4.3_v8.1.A.0.6.zip

Download SemcMusic_8.1.A.0.6.apk

Let us know if above Xperia Z2 KitKat media app works fine on your Xperia smartphone. Drop your comments below.

Install Xperia Z2 Keyboard 6.3.A.0.18, Sony Select 3.0.24 app port

A few more Xperia Z2 Android 4.4.2 KitKat apps have been ported on other Xperia smartphones today by XDA dev DavidMKD viz. Xperia Z2 Keyboard and Sony Select app. Now almost all Xperia Z2 apps have been ported to other Xperia smartphones which includes Xperia Z2 Smart call handling feature port, Xperia Z2 Camera apps Addons port – Creative Effects, AR Effect 2.0.4 , Background Defocus 1.1.7, TimeShift Video port and Xperia Z2 KitKat Media apps viz. Movies 6.1.A.0.4 and Walkman 8.1.A.0.4 app port, Xperia Z2 Phone Answering Machine port, Xperia Z2 What’s New, Movie Creator, Sony Podcast, Simple Home apps port, Xperia Z2 Walkman Music Widget port, Xperia Z2 KitKat Notes 1.0.4.A.1 and Sketch 1.0.A.4.2 App port, Xperia Z2 Media Sounds and Camera Click Sounds from KitKat port, Xperia Z2 4K video cam app and TimeShift Video app port, Install Xperia Z2 KitKat themes and task killer app port, Xperia Z2 SystemUI Port – 2 tabs quick settings, notifications option enabled, Xperia Z2 black themed Calendar KitKat app port and Xperia Z2 Phone and Phonebook app KitKat port.

Below you fill find new Xperia Z2 Keyboard 6.3.A.0.18 version, Sony Select 3.0.24 version while present version for these apps available on Android 4.3 Xperia Z1 are Keyboard 6.2.A.0.30, Sony Select 3.0.22. Let’s see how to install them.

Install Xperia Z2 Keyboard 6.3.A.0.18, Sony Select 3.0.24 apps, working on Android 4.1.2+ versions, rooted handset with CWM recovery installed.

Do backup the below mentioned files before replacing them.

Download below file and push it in system/app with correct permissions rw- r– r– and reboot.

Download SonySelect.apk

Download below zip file and flash it in recovery.

Download Z2_Keyboard.zip

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

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Install Xperia Z2 black themed Calendar KitKat app

A few days back we posted Xperia Z2 black themed Message KitKat app and now the same XDA dev Rajeev has ported the Xperia Z2 black themed Calendar KitKat app for all those users who don’t like the white background UI of Sony on android 4.3 firmware. Black theme on both calendar and message app looks very good, colored text looks good on it, gives the feel of Sony’s black UI on android 4.1.2+.

Till now we have seen these ports for other Xperia smartphones viz. Xperia Z2 Smart call handling feature port, Xperia Z2 Camera apps Addons port – Creative Effects, AR Effect 2.0.4 , Background Defocus 1.1.7, TimeShift Video port and Xperia Z2 KitKat Media apps viz. Movies 6.1.A.0.4 and Walkman 8.1.A.0.4 app port, Xperia Z2 Phone Answering Machine port and Xperia Z2 What’s New, Movie Creator, Sony Podcast, Simple Home apps port,Xperia Z2 Walkman Music Widget port, Xperia Z2 KitKat Notes 1.0.4.A.1 and Sketch 1.0.A.4.2 App port, Xperia Z2 Media Sounds and Camera Click Sounds from KitKat port, Xperia Z2 4K video cam app and TimeShift Video app port, Install Xperia Z2 KitKat themes and task killer app port and Xperia Z2 SystemUI Port – 2 tabs quick settings, notifications option enabled.

Make sure you have rooted Xperia handset with CWM recovery installed and deodexed ROM, confirmed working on android 4.3 and later version. ( install SuperUser Mod if you can, Xperia Z1 users see here. )

#For Android 4.3 users

Download below mentioned file and flash it in recovery, reboot.

Download Z2_Black_Themed_Apks_Calendar.zip

White Themed Xperia Z2 Calendar app here.

#For Android 4.1.2 Users

Install Xperia Z2 Message and Calendar app for android 4.1.2 firmware by XDA dev jjwrongjj. Flash zip in recovery.

Download Xperia_Z2_M_C_4.1.2.zip

After done with above zip file, flash back the below given zip file. ( Black theme Calendar app )

Download Z2_Black_Themed_Apks_Calendar.zip

Let us know guys if it worked on your conerned Xperia handsets running android 4.1.2 and later versions. Drop your comments below.

Install Xperia Z2 KitKat themes and task killer app port

As soon as Xperia Z2 system dump was uploaded on web, cross development process for Sony Xperia smartphones kick started and we have seen so many Xperia Z2 ports for other Xperia phones like Xperia Z2 Smart call handling feature port, Xperia Z2 Camera apps Addons port – Creative Effects, AR Effect 2.0.4 , Background Defocus 1.1.7, TimeShift Video port and Xperia Z2 KitKat Media apps viz. Movies 6.1.A.0.4 and Walkman 8.1.A.0.4 app port, Xperia Z2 Phone Answering Machine port and Xperia Z2 What’s New, Movie Creator, Sony Podcast, Simple Home apps port, Xperia Z2 Message, Clock, Email, Calendar app port, Xperia Z2 Walkman Music Widget port, Xperia Z2 Home 6.2.1.A.0.1 Android 4.4.2 KitKat launcher port, Xperia Z2 KitKat Notes 1.0.4.A.1 and Sketch 1.0.A.4.2 App port, Xperia Z2 Media Sounds and Camera Click Sounds from KitKat port and Xperia Z2 4K video cam app and TimeShift Video app port.

XDA Dev FateNozomi has ported Xperia Z2 KitKat themes and new task killer app which appears in recent app section. Xperia Z2 features 6 new KitKat themes on android 4.4.2 firmware viz. Air, Earth, Silk, Vintage, Heat and Sunny. Let’s see how to install them on your rooted Xperia device.

Xperia Z2 KitKat themes

Download the below mentioned flashable zip file and flash it in recovery, reboot. New Xperia Z2 Experience flow live wallpaper is also included in the package.

Note :- They are tested working on deodexed stock ROM, so you can try it on other ROMS also but not tested yet.

Download Xperia Z2 4.4 Themes V2.zip

Xperia Z2 Task Killer app

Download the apk from below link and push it system/app, set permissions rw- r– r– and reboot.

Download TaskKiller.apk

Enjoy the new Xperia Z2 KitKat themes and task killer app until Sony officially rolls out these new features in official KitKat update.

Let us know if above apps port worked for you. Drop your comments below.

Install Xperia Z2 4K video cam app and TimeShift Video app port

As you all know Xperia Z2 apps and features have been ported to many Xperia Smartphones so far and now comes the most interesting port in form of Xperia Z2 4K video cam app and TimeShift video app. Xperia Z2 TimeShift Video app allows you to record video at 120 fps and then you can slow any part of video and Xperia Z2 4K video cam app allows you to record videos at 4K resolution exclusively.

Till now these ports have been successful Xperia Z2 Smart call handling feature port, Xperia Z2 Camera apps Addons port – Creative Effects, AR Effect 2.0.4 , Background Defocus 1.1.7, TimeShift Video port and Xperia Z2 KitKat Media apps viz. Movies 6.1.A.0.4 and Walkman 8.1.A.0.4 app port, Xperia Z2 Phone Answering Machine port and Xperia Z2 What’s New, Movie Creator, Sony Podcast, Simple Home apps port, Xperia Z2 Message, Clock, Email, Calendar app port, Xperia Z2 Walkman Music Widget port, Xperia Z2 Home 6.2.1.A.0.1 Android 4.4.2 KitKat launcher port, Xperia Z2 KitKat Notes 1.0.4.A.1 and Sketch 1.0.A.4.2 App port and Xperia Z2 Media Sounds and Camera Click Sounds from KitKat port.

Xperia Z2 4K Cam app and TimeShift Video port

XDA dev xperiaz2 ( Ash Cyrus ) has successfully ported 4K video cam and TimeShift Video app. You must have Sony Social Camera app installed on your Xperia smartphones, must be rooted and must have CWM recovery installed.

[ UPDATE – 13 March ] Creative Effect 1.0, Timeshift Video from 17.1.A.1.2 firmware, Install it.

UPDATE :- Just Install below mentioned two files and all should work fine 🙂 Confirmed working on Xperia ZR, Xperia Z1 Compact and Xperia Z1.

All below apks and files have been successfully working on “DeOdexed ROMS”. So Deodex your ROM before trying them.

Download newSuperVideoCamera.apk

After downloading above Xperia SuperVideoCamera apk, push in system/app folder, set permissions and reboot.

Copy the libs file from below zip file to system/lib

Download SuperVideoCameraLibs.zip

For Xperia Z / ZL users – Copy libtimeshiftnative.so in system/lib folder and install below SomcMovieCreator.apk

Download xperiaz2SomcMovieCreator.apk

Below you can see screenshot from Xperia Z2 using 4K cam video app.

You can also install Xperia Z2 new Camera widget app. Download the below apk and push in system/app, set permissions rw- r– r– and reboot.

Download SomcCameraWidget.apk

Do let us know if TimeShift Video app and 4K app is working for you or not. Drop your comments below.

Install Xperia Z2 Media Sounds and Camera Click Sounds from KitKat

It’s Xperia Z2 ports and apps everywhere right now when cross device development of Sony smartphones comes in. Till now Xperia Z2 Smart call handling feature port, Xperia Z2 Camera apps Addons port – Creative Effects, AR Effect 2.0.4 , Background Defocus 1.1.7, TimeShift Video port and Xperia Z2 KitKat Media apps viz. Movies 6.1.A.0.4 and Walkman 8.1.A.0.4 app port, Xperia Z2 Phone Answering Machine port and Xperia Z2 What’s New, Movie Creator, Sony Podcast, Simple Home apps port, Xperia Z2 Message, Clock, Email, Calendar app port, Xperia Z2 Walkman Music Widget port, Xperia Z2 Home 6.2.1.A.0.1 Android 4.4.2 KitKat launcher port and Xperia Z2 KitKat Notes 1.0.4.A.1 and Sketch 1.0.A.4.2 App port have appeared.

Just now XDA dev Pandemic has ported Xperia Z2 Media Sounds and Camera Click Sounds from Android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware for all Xperia smartphones running android 4.1 version and later ones, therefore it will work on wide range of devices like Xperia Z1, Z, Z Ultra, ZL , ZR, SP, T, TX, V ,S, SL, Acro S, J, P, C, L, M etc.

Xperia Z2 Media Sounds

Download the below mentioned flashable zip file and flash it in CWM recovery.

Download Xperia Z2 Media Sounds.zip

Above file includes new ringtone and alarm app, though message tone seems the same old android 4.3 one.

Let us know if Xperia Z2 Media Sounds works on your device. Drop your comments below.

Install Xperia Z2 KitKat Notes 1.0.4.A.1, Sketch 1.0.A.4.2 App

All apps and features of Xperia Z2 KitKat firmware have been ported by the developers now except the full Camera UI. We have posted so far Xperia Z2 Smart call handling feature port, Xperia Z2 Camera apps Addons port – Creative Effects, AR Effect 2.0.4 , Background Defocus 1.1.7, TimeShift Video port and Xperia Z2 KitKat Media apps viz. Movies 6.1.A.0.4 and Walkman 8.1.A.0.4 app port, Xperia Z2 Phone Answering Machine port and Xperia Z2 What’s New, Movie Creator, Sony Podcast, Simple Home apps port, Xperia Z2 Message, Clock, Email, Calendar app port, Xperia Z2 Walkman Music Widget port and Xperia Z2 Home 6.2.1.A.0.1 Android 4.4.2 KitKat launcher port.

XDA Dev niaboc79 has ported new Xperia Z2 KitKat Notes 1.0.4.A.1 and Sketch 1.0.A.4.2 App on rooted Xperia smartphones running android 4.3 or later versions. At present on Android 4.3 Xperia Z1, Notes 1.0.A.2.5 and Sketch 1.0.A.2.6 app version is available. Let’s see how to install them.

Download Xperia Z2 Notes 1.0.4.A.1 app

Push the given below SomcNotes.apk and SomcSketch.apk in system/app and set correct permissions rw- r– r– and reboot. Do backup your current apks before replacing them. As per visual changes nothing is new is spotted.

Download SomcNotes.apk

Download Xperia Z2 Sketch 1.0.A.4.2 App

Download SomcSketch.apk

Try clearing the app data if you are facing force close error.

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

Install Xperia Z2 Home 6.2.1.A.0.1 Android 4.4.2 KitKat launcher

Almost all apps and features of Xperia Z2 Android 4.4.2 KitKat have now been ported on other Xperia smartphones and latest in addition is new Xperia Z2 Home 6.2.1.A.0.1 Android 4.4.2 KitKat launcher. In a few days span we have seen Xperia Z2 Smart call handling feature port, Xperia Z2 Camera apps Addons port – Creative Effects, AR Effect 2.0.4 , Background Defocus 1.1.7, TimeShift Video port and Xperia Z2 KitKat Media apps viz. Movies 6.1.A.0.4 and Walkman 8.1.A.0.4 app port, Xperia Z2 Phone Answering Machine port and Xperia Z2 What’s New, Movie Creator, Sony Podcast, Simple Home apps port, Xperia Z2 Message, Clock, Email, Calendar app port and Xperia Z2 Walkman Music Widget port.

At present Home 6.1.2.A.0.1 version is available on Android 4.3 Xperia Z1. You need root on your device to install Xperia Z2 Home 6.2.1.A.0.1 Android 4.4.2 KitKat launcher and better have SuperUserMod installed in order to avoid any issues with higher version android apps. Let’ see how to install this app port from XDA dev jzqs.

Xperia Z2 Home 6.2.1.A.0.1

Download the Xperia Z2 Home 6.2.1.A.0.1 from below, and push the apk in system/app, set permissions rw- r– r– and reboot. 3 Home apks are provided if one doesn’t work for you try the other ones, as for some users one worked but for others not.

Download Home.Apk

Download Home.apk

Download signedHome.apk – Confirmed working on Xperia Z1

For some users Xperia Z2 Home 6.2.1.A.0.1 launcher gave force close error sometimes, try clearing the app data after installing. Soon the new Xperia Z2 quick settings options port will be available, stay tuned…

Let us know if Xperia Z2 Home 6.2.1.A.0.1 worked on your device or not. Drop your comments below.

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