Sony SmartBand Talk SWR30 2.0.0.69 app updated – Sleep Tracking available now

Sony SmartBand Talk SWR30 android app has been updated to newer version 2.0.0.69 today which brings sleep tracking facility. Now you can monitor sleep and view sleep patterns and history in Lifelog app from Sony. Earlier today Sony Lifelog app was updated to version 2.4.A.0.16.

You need android 4.4 to install this app. Connect and set up your SmartBand Talk SWR30 with your device and track your activities via Sony Lifelog app.

SmartBand Talk SWR30 2.0.0.69 app

Download Sony SmartBand Talk SWR30 2.0.0.69 app from below Play Store link.

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SmartBand Talk SWR30 2.0.0.69 app

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Facing any bugs regarding SmartBand Talk SWR30 activity tracking, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Sony Lifelog 2.4.A.0.16 app updated – Sync Improvements

Sony Ligelog app has been updated to newer version 2.4.A.0.16 from older 2.3.A.1.10 version. This major update brings support for Android Wear GPS tracking while running even without phone. It encourages notifications when reached 80% of your daily goal; goal medals in dashboard adn sync improvements to handle historic data.

You need android 4.4.4 to install Sony Lifelog app. Connect your Sony Smart Band Talk SWR30 and SWR10 from your device and start monitoring your activities via Lifelog app.

Lifelog 2.4.A.0.16 app

Download Lifelog 2.4.A.0.16 app from below Play Store Link.

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Lifelog 2.4.A.0.16 app

Access the beta version of Sony Lifelog website here.

If you are facing any bugs like battery drain due to this app, let us know. Drop your comments below.

via – SXU FB group

Sony SmartWatch 3 Android 5.0.1 Lollipop update rolling

Android 5.0.1 Lollipop update for Android Wear recently landed on Moto 360, LG G Watch, Samsung Gear Live and now it has been rolling for Sony SmartWatch 5 SWR50. Android Wear is compatible with Android 4.3+ running device so your primary device need not be on Android 5.0 for connecting your SmartWatch 3.

Under system update settings check whether new Android 5.0.1 Lollipop ( OTA ) update  is available for your SmartWatch 3 or not, if yes then proceed as per on screen instructions. It is confirmed in regions like Australia, Sweden, France, Chile etc.

SmartWatch 3 Android 5.0.1 Lollipop update

If you have received the notification for update, download it. New update optimizes 8 system apps and improves battery life.

SmartWatch 3 Android 5.0.1 Lollipop update

SmartWatch 3 Android 5.0.1 Lollipop update rolling

Sony SmartWatch 3 Android 5.0.1 Lollipop update

SmartWatch 3 Android 5.0.1 rolling

You can now take screenshots from your SmartWatch 3.

SmartWatch 3 Android 5.0.1 Screenshot

New Watch Faces are available.

SmartWatch 3 Android 5.0.1

Download SmartWatch 3 Android 5.0.1 OTA Zip package

Download Android 5.0.1 OTA Zip file ( tetra LWX84P from KNX01V ) from below link for sideloading ( steps here ).

 Download tetra-LWX48P-from-KNX01V.b4662a25.zip

If you have received Android 5.0.1 Lollipop update on your SmartWatch 3, let us know if it improves the performance. Drop your comments below.

via – XDA [ Image Credits : XDA User iammodo, simika | Zip file via xXAndyXx ]

Install eXPERIAnZ Polygon L, Kitty, Car theme for Xperia devices

New Xperia themes from Xperia Theme maker Ven1aONE has been released on Play Store viz. eXPERIAnZ Polygon L, Kitty, Car theme for Xperia devices running android 4.4+. They work on rooted as well as non rooted devices. On Android 4.3 non rooted Xperia device themes are not working as said.

You get customized home screen & lock screen wallpaper, navigation keys, colored status and navigation bar, themed UI; works great on Xperia “Z” series handsets. Same theme maker has earlier released eXPERIAnZ Christmas Theme, Christmas Reload,  Xperia Matrix, Flat Lollipop, Winter, Football theme.

eXPERIAnZ Polygon L theme

Download eXPERIAnZ Polygon L theme from below Play Store link. It is a paid theme for 0.8$/Rs 50.

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Polygon L Xperia Theme

eXPERIAnZ Polygon L theme

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eXPERIAnZ Kitty theme

Download eXPERIAnZ Kitty theme from below Play Store link. It is a free theme.

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eXPERIAnZ Kitty theme

Xperia Kitty Cat Theme

Xperia Kitty Theme

eXPERIAnZ Car theme

Download eXPERIAnZ Car theme from below Play Store link. It is a free theme.

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eXPERIAnZ Car theme

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Xperia Car Theme

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

Thanks Ven1aONE !

Android 5.0 23.1.X.X.XXX firmware build to come on Xperia Z3

Sony promised to roll out Android 5.0 Lollipop update on whole Xperia “Z” series handsets from early Jan 2015. Not much details are known yet of Sony’s Android 5.0 firmware whereas the very first 23.1.X.X.XXX firmware build which is expected to come on Xperia “Z3” series handsets as Android 5.0 Lollipop update is spotted at Handset Detection.

XDA user gbil posted today that Sony/D6603/D6603:5.0/23.1.X.X.XXX firmware is in testing now which is Android 5.0 Lollipop ( in past same user has posted classified info regarding future firmware updates, so it seems credible ).

Xperia Z3 series Android 5.0 23.1.X.X.XXX firmware build

23.1.A.0.75 firmware is spotted ( at HD ) running on Xperia Z3 D6603 as Android 5.0 Lollipop version.

23.1.A.0.131 firmware is spotted ( at HD ) running on Xperia Z3 Compact Tablet SGP621 as Android 5.0 Lollipop version.

Sony Z Ultra GPe got its Android 5.0 Lollipop update a few days back and recently Sony posted a video of Xperia Z3, Z2, Z1 running AOSP Android 5.0 Lollipop ROM officially.

Xperia Z3 Android 5.0 Lollipop AOSP ROM

Exact time frame of roll out of Android 5.0 Lollipop update is not known yet but is surely in testing now as seen from above firmware builds.

It will be great to see if Sony rolls Android 5.0 Lollipop update on any other device except “Z” series handsets like Xperia T2 Ultra, Xperia M2, Xperia C3, Xperia T3 etc.

Thanks for sending, ( XDA RC Themer Ben Ling ) | Image Credits : Sony Developer

Sony Social live 1.0.25, TrackID 4.0.B.9.0 updated on Play Store

Sony Social Live and TrackID app updated on Play Store to newer 1.0.25 version ( from older 1.0.22 ) & 4.0.B.9.0 version ( from older 4.0.B.7.0 ) respectively. Social live 1.0.25 update brings fix to German translation, small improvement to responsiveness when starting app, removed “custom friends” privacy option from Facebook settings.

TrackID 4.0.B.9.0 update brings faster recognition speed, issue with loosing history fixed, possibility to restore lost history items, performance enhancement and bug fixing.

Social live 1.0.25 app

Download Social live 1.0.25 app from below Play Store link.

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Social live 1.0.25 app

TrackID 4.0.B.9.0 app

Download TrackID 4.0.B.9.0 app from below Play Store link.

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TrackID 4.0.B.9.0 app

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

Sony AR Effect 3.3.13 app updated on Play Store

Sony AR Effect has been updated to new 3.3.13 version on Play Store ( over previous 3.1.12 ). New updated brings improved UI enabling users to download AR Effect themes more easily now from the app itself along with usual bug fixing and performance enhancement.

To install AR Effect app, you need android 4.3+ with Sony Social Smart Camera app. Recently we shared some cool AR Effect themes like KittensSan FranciscoOrcs & Poisonous Creature.

AR Effect 3.3.13 app

Download AR Effect 3.3.13 app from below Play Store link.

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AR Effect 3.3.13

Connect to Internet, open AR Effect app then you can see various AR Effect themes which can be downloaded.

AR Effect 3.3.13 apk

Let us know if you face any issues in present update. Drop your comments below.

Sony Album 6.6.A.0.6 app update rolling

Sony’s Album app has got a new update in form of 6.6.A.0.6 version which brings minor bug fixing and performance enhancement. No visual changes spotted in the update. It seems Vivid Mode / X-Reality is working much better in this update ( if you are viewing pics in Album app ).

Album 6.6.A.0.6 app update  is confirmed on Xperia “Z” handsets, Xperia SP, C3. Check update center app for notification, app size is 12.5 MB ( available as OTA only ). Yesterday we saw Sony What’s New 1.4.A.0.1 app update rolling.

Album 6.6.A.0.6 app

Download Album 6.6.A.0.6 apk from below link, if you haven’t got the notification yet.

Download SemcAlbum.apk

Album 6.6.A.0.6 app

Album 6.6.A.0.6 apk

Let us know if you are still facing any bugs in present Album app update. Drop your comments below.

via – Xperia Z1 FB group ( Surajit Ghosh ), Thanks for the apk, Ben!

Sony What’s New 1.4.A.0.1 app update rolling

Sony What’s New app has been updated to newer 1.4.A.0.1 version over older 1.4.A.0.0. New update brings enhanced user experience and software performance improvement. From the previous update Sony has removed the What’s New icon coming out when swiped upwards from the home screen.

What’s New 1.4.A.0.1 app update confirmed on Xperia “Z” series handsets. Check in update center app for update notification, app size is 4.1 MB ( available as OTA only ).

What’s New 1.4.A.0.1

Download What’s New 1.4.A.0.1 apk if you haven’t got the notification yet.

Download SonyEntrance.apk

What’s New 1.4.A.0.1

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Sony What’s New 1.4.A.0.1 app update

We would like to know how many Xperia users are using this app actually instead of going directly to Play Store. Let us know. Drop your comments below.

Download AR effect theme “Kittens” & “San Francisco” for Sony Social Smart Camera App

Two new Sony AR Effect camera app themes viz. Kittens and San Francisco have been launched on Play Store from third party developers who earlier launched Orcs & Poisonous Creature AR Effect themes respectively. AR Effect app allows you to customize your captured pics and videos with installed themed characters. It needs android 4.3+ to work on your device.

Both themes are paid, Kitten theme costing $2.98 / Rs 184.75 and San Francisco theme costing $2.98 / Rs 184.78. Open AR Effect camera app in your device, tap on + icon to download new themes, you will see the both themes listed there.

AR effect theme “Kittens”

Download AR effect theme “Kittens” from below Play Store link, 14 MB in size.

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Download AR effect theme Kittens and San Francisco

AR effect theme Kittens

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AR effect theme “San Francisco”

Download AR effect theme “San Francisco”  from below Play Store link, 13 MB in size.

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AR effect theme San Francisco

Download AR effect theme San Francisco

AR effect theme San Francisco apk

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

Thank you for the tip, Joseph Nero!

Install Xperia Home 7.0.A.1.7 version app

A new version of Xperia Home is now available in form of 7.0.A.1.7. Xperia Home 7.0.A.1.7 seems a bit more fast and responsive than previous version. This version is not available via OTA instead extracted out from latest Xperia 4.4.4 KitKat update ( Xperia Z2 Tablet ).

You need rooted Xperia handset running android 4.4 KitKat to install Xperia Home 7.0.A.1.7 version. It is not working on non rooted Xperia handsets. Either go for a manual installation or push in system/app folder ( set permissions as rw- r– r– and reboot ).

Xperia Home 7.0.A.1.7

Download Xperia Home 7.0.A.1.7 apk from below.

Download Home.apk

Xperia Home 7.0.A.1.7

In the new Android 4.4.4 KitKat update for Xperia Z2, Sony introduced Xperia home launcher with somewhat big icons which looks kind of awkward.

Worked on your device, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Thanks for the tip, Ben! [ XDA Dev – Ben Ling ]

Xperia Winter & Football Theme for non rooted devices

A few days back we posted Xperia Christmas Theme and Xperia Matrix theme and now from the same develop two new cool themes have come up viz. Xperia Winter Theme & Xperia Football Theme where former one is paid theme and later one is free theme. You need Xperia handset running android 4.3+ to install themes, working on both rooted as well non rooted handsets.

Xperia Winter Themes gives you customized snow flakes design home screen and lock screen wallpaper, winter related navigation buttons and themed UI. Xperia Football theme gives you football field design home screen and lock screen wallpaper with similar style themed UI.

Xperia Winter Theme

NOTE : Developer of themes got in touch with us, now all themes have been made paid by him.

Download Xperia Winter Theme from below Play Store link.

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Xperia Winter Theme

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Xperia Football Theme

Download Xperia Football Theme from below Play Store link.

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Xperia Football Theme

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[ REVIEW ] Sony BSP10 Bluetooth Speaker – Hands On

Sony BSP10 Bluetooth Speaker made its first appearance at IFA 2014 event along with Sony SBH60 Stereo Bluetooth Headset, both being stylish Bluetooth powered accessories. It alone gives you wireless speaker functionality with superior audio and hands-free calling, compatible with a variety of Bluetooth powered smartphones/tablets.

It is available in white and black color priced at $125 ( including VAT )/ £79.99 / Rs 7728  from Clove UK. We tested it with our Xperia Z2, Xperia SP & Nexus 7 2013 with no hiccups experienced in connecting. Check out the hands on Sony BSP10 Bluetooth Speaker review in below post or hop over to our friends at Soundwiz for an in-depth guide comparing the top Bluetooth speakers.

[ REVIEW ] Sony BSP10 Bluetooth Speaker

Let’s take a closer look at Sony BSP10 Bluetooth Speaker.

Sony Bluetooth Speaker BSP10 for Christmas

Box Contents

  • 1 Sony BSP10 Bluetooth Speaker.
  • 1 micro USB cable for charging ( Model : EC450 )
  • Carrying pouch ( silver grey color ).

Sony BSP10 Speakers In Box Contents

Specifications

  • Speaker Power : 5 W which is an improvement over Sony SRS-BTV5 which has 1.2 W speaker.
  • Bluetooth Profiles Supported : A2DP/AVRCP/HSP/HFP
  • Dimensions : 78 x 60 mm
  • Weight  300 grams

Sony BSP10 Bluetooth Speaker – Profile

You can see Bluetooth and NFC logo on top of Sony BSP10 Bluetooth Speaker and beside Bluetooth icon there is an LED which is lighted when the speaker is paired with any smartphone/tablet.

There is volume increase & decrease buttons ( in form of +/- icons ) and a button to receive/end calls beside which there is hole for inbuilt microphone.

Sony Bluetooth BSP10 Speaker Buttons

Take a closer look at web grill speaker wall.

Web Grill speaker wall in BSP10 speakers

FCC, Bluetooth, Wireless and other certifications mark at the bottom side of speaker.

Sony BSP10 Speakers FCC ratings and certifications

Power button and USB charging port shown in below pic.

Sony BSP10 speakers power button and USB port

Inside the USB port there is also an LED which glows during charging.

Sony BSP10 Speakers USB port

How to Pair it ?

It supports one connect pairing via Bluetooth & NFC. Press the power button for about 2-4 seconds on Sony BSP10 Bluetooth Speaker, a white
LED glows on then pair it with your device/smartphone/tablet; once paired light green LED glows.

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You need Sony Smart Connect app to check the battery status of the speaker including music playback and standby time. Creating dedicated events functionality is alos available via Smart Connect app.

Bluetooth range is 10 meters for the speaker. If you leave it idle not connected to any device it goes in automatic power saving sleep mode.

Pair Sony BSP10 speakers

How to Pair Sony BSP10 speakers

Sony BSP10 Speakers Smart Connect App functions

Sony BSP10 Speakers pairing options

Charging/Playback Time

Charging Period

  • It took us around 1 hours and 35 minutes to charge it fully via 1.5 A Sony AC Adapter, which in Sony’s Smart Connect app shows 7 hours of music playback time and 24 days in standby. It can also be charged via PC.

Music Playback Period

  • Sony BSP10 Bluetooth Speaker can play music for not more than 5 hours ( battery exhausts in b/w 4-5 hours of playback ).

How to Charge it ?

It supports charging via micro USB connector or via Qi Wireless plate ( use Sony’s WCH10 Wireless charging plate ). While charging via USB cable, red LED glows and once it is fully charged green LED glows beside USB connecting point.

How to charge Sony BSP10 speakers

Call Quality

Whenever a call comes, a dedicated ring tone is played via Sony BSP10 Bluetooth Speaker, press the call button to pick up the call and press it again to end it.

Make sure whenever you are using it as hands free, increase the volume of speaker. One may need to speak a bit louder as inbuilt microphone seems not very much responsive wheres as caller’s incoming sound quality is good.

Music Playback quality

Music Playback quality is very good as compared to Sony SRS-BTV5 speaker. If you have connected it via Xperia device and playing music in Walkman app then under audio settings enable Clear Audio+ and Dynamic normaliser option for better sound.

Sony BSP10 speaker Audio Settings

Pros

  • Powerful speaker.
  • One touch pairing via NFC and Bluetooth.
  • Qi and USB charging.
  • Accept/End call facility available.
  • 360 degree speaker system.
  • Inbuilt microphone.
  • Charging / Pairing LED indicators.
  • Durable and strong built.
  • Automatic power saving sleep mode function.
  • Compatible with variety of Bluetooth enabled smartphones/tablets.
  • Compact in size.

Cons

  • No next/back track playback key on speaker.
  • Not waterproof ( like Sony  SRS-X1 &  SRS-X2 speakers ).

If you are looking to buy Sony BSP10 Bluetooth Speaker, check out the listing at Clove UK ( both white and black colors variants ) available, shipping worldwide.

Conclusion

We have been using the Sony BSP10 Bluetooth Speaker from past 1 week and it is simply awesome, a great improvement over SRS-BTV5 speaker and with calling facility and much powerful speaker makes it a better companion for your smartphone/tablet if you are looking for a wireless speakers in compact category.

Have you used Sony BSP10 Bluetooth Speaker, let us know your views on it. Share your experience with us. Drop your comments below

Sony Movie Creator 2.2.A.0.8 app update rolling

Sony Movie Creator app has got a new update in form of 2.2.A.0.8 version which brings access to more music on the cloud for videos. You can now start a manual movie highlight creation, no need to wait for automatic creation. You will get a notification also when an automatic highlight video is ready for creation.

Movie Creator 2.2.A.0.8 app is rolling as an OTA update via Sony Update Center app. It is confirmed rolling for Xperia “Z” series handsets, we got on our Xperia Z2.

Movie Creator 2.2.A.0.8

Download Movie Creator 2.2.A.0.8 apk from below if you haven’t got the update yet.

Download SomcMovieCreatorRmm.apk

Movie Creator 2.2.A.0.8

Movie Creator 2.2.A.0.8 apk

Movie Creator 2.2.A.0.8 app

Need any help regarding Movie Creator 2.2.A.0.8 app, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Thanks for the tip, Ben!

Sony Walkman 8.5.A.0.6 app update rolling – Support for Android Wear device added

Walkman 8.5.A.0.6 app update is rolling via OTA over previous build 8.4.A.5.4. Walkman 8.5.A.0.6 app brings support for android wear devices and now you can control music playback on your Xperia device via your android wear device ( ex. SmartWatch 3, Moto 360, LG G3 etc ).

You can now download your saved playlist on android wear device. Walkman 8.5.A.0.6 app update is confirmed rolling on Xperia Z series handsets. Check update center app for update notification. Earlier today Sony Weather 2.1.A.0.10 app update also rolled.

Walkman 8.5.A.0.6 app

Download Walkman 8.5.A.0.6 apk from below if you haven’t got the update yet.

Download SemcMusic.apk

Walkman 8.5.A.0.6 app

Walkman 8.5.A.0.6 apk

If any user tried the new playback feature on android wear device, do let us know if it is working as said. Drop your comments below.

Thanks for the tip, Ben!

Sony Weather 2.1.A.0.10 app update rolling

Sony has updated its Weather app to newer 2.1.A.0.10 version from older 2.0.A.0.74 version which brings resizing feature in the widget and improved language support. A new Walkman 8.5.A.0.6 update is also rolling ( confirmed on Xperia Z3 ).

Weather 2.1.A.0.10 update is rolling as OTA via update center app, confirmed on Xperia Z2 ( India region ). Check your update center app for update notification.

Weather 2.1.A.0.10 app

Download Weather 2.1.A.0.10 apk from below if you haven’t got the update yet.

Download com.sonyericsson.advancedwidget.weather-1.apk

Weather 2.1.A.0.10 update

Sony Weather 2.1.A.0.10 apk

Sony Weather 2.1.A.0.10

Are you using native Sony Weather widget or Google Weather app ? Let us know, drop your comments below.

Install Xperia Green KitKat Bootanimation with sound

A few days back we shared Xperia Lime KitKat Boot animation and today we are sharing Xperia Green KitKat Boot animation. Sony introduced new purple boot animation in Xperia device on KitKat and if you are looking for a change in color you can try this new green colored boot animation mod.

Rooted Xperia is required handset to install Xperia Green KitKat Boot Animation. It has inbuilt boot animation sound which goes well with Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z3 series devices, you need to enable boot animation sound from settings option. It also features powered by android logo.

Xperia Green KitKat Bootanimation

Download Xperia Green KitKat Boot Animation zip file from below and flash via recovery.

Download Z2_bootanim_green.zip 

Xperia Green KitKat Bootanimation

Below you can listen the boot animation sound.

 

Xperia Green Boot animation

Like the new green color in bootanimation ? Let us know, drop your comments below

via – XDA ( dev – nreuge )

Sony What’s New 1.4.A.0.0 app update rolling

Sony has updated its What’s New App to newer 1.4.A.0.0 version from older version 1.3.A.0.3. Much annoying feature of What’s New shortcut when swiping upwards from the bottom of the screen has been finally removed from Sony now. You need to open the app directly clicking the shortcut icon now.

What’s New app is Sony’s app database where you can find more information about a game, app, movie or music in the detail view. What’s New 1.4.A.0.0 app update size is 4 MB, available via OTA from update center app.

What’s New 1.4.A.0.0 app

Download What’s New 1.4.A.0.0 apk from below if you haven’t got the update yet.

Download com.sonymobile.advancedwidget.entrance-1.apk

What's New 1.4.A.0.0 app

Download What's New 1.4.A.0.0 apk

Let us ask one question from the users, do you really use What’s New app ? Drop your comments below.

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Get Customized Xperia Viva Las Vegas, Choco L Theme

Recently we shared Xperia Materia L and Xperia Material LP theme and now from the same theme maker here comes Xperia Choco L theme following the same design but with new customization for non rooted handsets. Xperia Viva Las Vegas theme is for rooted handsets only. Both are paid themes at Play Store.

You need android 4.3+ to install both themes. You get customized home screen and lock screen wallpapers, soft navigation keys, system UI,  ascent color of the themes.

Xperia Viva Las Vegas Theme

Download Xperia Viva Las Vegas theme from Play Store, it is priced at Rs 92.40 / $1.5. It need root to install.

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Xperia Viva Las Vegas Theme

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Xperia Choco L Theme Theme

Download Xperia Choco L Theme theme from Play Store, it is priced at Rs 50 / $0.8. No root needed for installing.

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Xperia Choco L Theme Theme

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

Xperia Z2, Z1, Z, L gets Android 5.0 Lollipop AOSP ROM support

Sony will be rolling android 5.0 Lollipop update on whole Xperia “Z” series in early Jan 2015 but if you want to taste android 5.0 Lollipop now you can do that on a few Xperia devices. Xperia Z2, Xperia Z1, Xperia Z and Xperia L gets android 5.0 Lollipop ROM support now at XDA, initial unstable builds have already been released for them.

At present all the builds are in early stage and many important features are not working. Do not flash them if you are looking for a daily usage ROM. You need to unlock the bootloader of your device to flash ROMs.

Xperia Z2 Android 5.0 Lollipop AOSP ROM

ROM is still in WIP ( work in progress stage ), screen/touch, Wi-Fi, vibrator working. Visit the original XDA thread ( dev – m0rph3us )  for detailed info.

Xperia Z1 Android 5.0 Lollipop AOSP ROM

In this ROM Bluetooth, Calling, Texting, Sound, Vibration, Screen/Touch is working while Mobile Data, Camera and many more features are not working. Visit the original XDA thread ( dev – krabappel2548 )  for detailed info.

Xperia Z1 Android 5.0 Lollipop AOSP ROM

Xperia Z Android 5.0 Lollipop AOSP ROM

In this ROM ( pretty stable one ) Wi-Fi, Screen/Touch, Vibrator, Audio, Camera, RIL, NFC, Bluetooth, Sensors, GPS is working great. Visit the original XDA thread ( dev – thomas1991_12 )  for detailed info.

Xperia Z Android 5.0 Lollipop AOSP ROM

Xperia L Android 5.0 Lollipop AOSP ROM

In this ROM ( pretty stable one ) Display, touchscreen, Hardware Acceleration, System Audio, Hardware Media Decoding, All sensors, vibrators, Camera, GPU rendering, External & Internal Storage, LED is working while Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, RIL and GPS not working. Visit the original XDA thread ( dev – varun.chitre15 )  for detailed info.

Xperia L Android 5.0 Lollipop AOSP ROM

We will keep you updated once more Xperia devices get android 5.0 Lollipop AOSP ROM support. If you have tried any of android 5.0 ROMs on your Xperia device, let us know how was the experience. Drop your comments below.

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[ VIDEO ] Xperia Z3 WCR14, WCH10 Wireless Charging Cover and Qi Plate Unboxing & Hands on

Sony WCR14 Wireless charging cover and Sony WCH10 Qi Plate for Xperia Z3 is now available officially in the market where WCR14 wireless charging cover can only be used with Xperia Z3 specifically. Xperia Z3 doesn’t support wireless charging officially so it needs a Qi plate for charging.

In the retail packing you get both Sony WCR14, WCH10 Wireless accessories inside the box ( as shown in the video ). Dimensions of WCR14 cover with Xperia Z3 inside it – 152 x 81 x 13.5 mm, weight ( without phone ) – 72 grams, weight of WCH10 plate is 51 grams. Xperia Z3 WCR14 cover is very similar to Sony Style Cover for Xperia Z2.

[ VIDEO ] Xperia Z3 WCR14, WCH10 Wireless Accessories hands on

Below you can see the unboxing and hands on video.

Sony Xperia Z3 WCR14 cover is available in white and black for the time being. Sony WCH10 Qi charging plate is compatible with all Qi wireless charging enabled devices.

We are still waiting for an Xperia devices supporting Qi wireless charging out of the box, what do you say guys. Drop your comments below.

via – YouTube@Clove | Thanks for the tip, Ben!

Sony posts a SmartBand Talk unboxing video and Xperia Z3 2 day battery test by Brownlee Boys

Sony’s latest edition to Xperia flagship Xperia Z3 is now available in market, getting sold, getting firmware update; in other words Xperia Z3 has found its way inside android smartphone market whereas on the other hand Sony is gearing up for the launch of Sony SmartWatch 3 and SmartBand Talk officially in the market.

Sony has provided a curved 1.4” e-paper display, built-in microphone and speaker. Sony SmartBand Talk SWR30 features HD Voice support with short call function enabling you to listen and talk into your caller. It has built-in accelerometer and altimeter sensor technology. SmartBand Talk SWR30 is IP68 certified ( water proof ). Connectivity options available are Bluetooth and Wi-Fi ( micro USB for charging ). There is no removable core in SmartBand Talk SWR30 but you can remove the wrist strap and connect any exchangeable SmartBand Talk Wrist Strap SWR310.

SmartBand Talk unboxing video

Sony posted officially SmartBand Talk unboxing video and explains some of its features, check it out below.

Don’t forget to check out our post on Hands on Sony SmartBand Talk SWR30 – First Impression.

Xperia Z3 2 day battery test by Brownlee Boys

Olympians athlete Brownles brothers test Xperia Z3’s 2 day battery ability. They went for an early morning swim in the freezing cold waters of Loch Lomand, Scotland and what else ? Check the video below to find out…

Have you got your Xperia Z3, satisfied by its battery life ? Let us know. Drop your comments below.

via – Sony Blog | Thanks for the tip, Ben!

Download official Sony Movies Small app for Xperia devices

Sony Movies 8.0.A.0.6 app was updated recently over 8.0.A.0.4 version which brought support for Sony Movies Small app. In the Movies app, tap the “Movies Small App” icon in the player bar, to play videos in minimum size ex. when checking your social networks or browsing the web.

Sony Movies Small was released as an OTA update recently on selected Xperia handsets but now it is available for download and works great on rooted as well as non rooted Xperia handsets running android 4.2+. We tried it on our Xperia Z2 and Xperia SP and it works smoothly.

Sony Movies Small app

Download Sony Movies Small app apk from below, install normally; Version 1.00.06.

Download SmallApp-Movies.apk | Mirror Link

Sony Movies Small app

How to use it ?

Open the Movies app > Play any video > Tap the screen > Click on the last icon with a diagonal arrow as shown in below screenshot.

Download Sony Movies Small apk

You can also resize the screen by dragging the right bottom corner of the window. Play/Pause and progress bar displayed as simple layout.

Sony Movies Small apk

If it is working on your device, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Thanks for the apk, Ben!

Xperia Z3, Z2, Z1 running AOSP Android 5.0 Lollipop ROM Video shown by Sony officially

Sony has come up with a video where android 5.0 Lollipop AOSP ROM is shown running on Xperia Z3, Xperia Z2 and Xperia Z1. As Google has already released the source code for android 5.0 Lollipop so Sony will be rolling the same on their all Xperia “Z” series devices from early January 2015.

Sony will soon be providing the necessary android 5.0 Lollipop binary files so that developers can start making android 5.0 ROM for unlocked Xperia devices. AOSP device configuration is already available for Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z2, coming soon for Xperia Z3.

[ VIDEO ] Xperia Z3 running AOSP Android 5.0 Lollipop ROM

Below you can see the AOSP android 5.0 Lollipop ROM running on three Xperia flagship devices.

Sony is giving a chance to some Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3 Compact users to test beta version of their android 5.0 Lollipop release.

Currently program only available for Sweden users with carrier “3” ( 3Beta ), it seems a good move by the company to get an early feedback of the firmware from the customers before the official rollout begins.

We will keep you updated with more developments of Android 5.0 Lollipop in Sony’s arena.

Source – Sony Developers