Xperia E3 LTE 18.5.C.0.19 firmware rolling – Android 4.4.4 KitKat update

Xperia E3 LTE variants D2203 & D2206 (not released for D2243 yet) are getting new Android 4.4.4 KitKat update in the form of 18.5.C.0.19 firmware over Android 4.4.2 update (18.4.C.2.14 firmware). HSPA+ variants of Xperia E3 are already on Android 4.4.4 KitKat version.

18.5.C.0.19 firmware update is confirmed in Nordic regions, UK (other European regions also). It is only available via PC Companion for the time being, no OTA seen yet. Now every variant of Xperia E3 is running Android 4.4.4 KitKat.

Xperia E3 Android 4.4.4 update

Check the about phone screenshot of 18.5.C.0.19 firmware below.

18.5.C.0.19 firmware update

New Xperia Themes, wallpapers, boot animation is there with other changes under the hood.

If you haven’t got the 18.5.C.0.19 firmware update yet, then you can install the 18.5.C.0.19 firmware ftf. Download 18.5.C.0.19 firmware ftf from below link (size 936 MB). Check out this link to see installation instructions via Xperia FlashTool.

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Have you got this update on your device, let us know. Drop your comments below.

via – XDA

Xperia E3 for Rs 11990, E3 Dual for Rs 12990 launched in India

Sony has launched Xperia E3 and Xperia E3 Dual in India at a price of Rs 11990 ($197) and Rs 12990 ($214) respectively. Xperia E3 is available in White and Black color while Xperia E3 Dual is available in White, Black and Yellow. Sony unveiled Xperia E3 and Xperia E3 Dual at IFA 2014 event and India seems to be the one of the first region where device has been launched so early.

Xperia E3 features 1.2 GHz quad core S400 processor, Adreno 305 GPU, 1 GB RAM, 4 GB internal storage, 2330 mAh battery packed in a 8.4 mm frame weighing 143.8 grams. It has 4.5″ IPS FWVGA display, 5 MP rear cam (front cam is VGA). To see detailed specs, visit here.

Xperia E3

Xperia E3 is exclusively available at Xperia Stores in India for the time being.

Xperia E3 for Rs 11990 Price India

Xperia E3 Dual

Copper color Xperia E3 Dual is not available in India.

Xperia E3 for Rs 12990 Price India

Buy Xperia E3 and Xperia E3 Dual from Infibeam

Xperia E3 Dual is available for Rs 12490 at Infibeam with 7% Discount.

Infibeam Coupon :  Use Coupon “FBIB05” to get Xperia E3 Dual for Rs 11865 with free home delivery.  Check Xperia E3 Dual Black, White listing below.

Xperia E3 Dual – Black at Infibeam for Rs 11865

Xperia E3 Dual Black Infibeam

Xperia E3 Dual – White at Infibeam for Rs 11865

Xperia E3 Dual at Infibeam

Xperia E3 Dual for Rs 11865 at Infibeam India

So guys are you planning to buy Xperia E3 or Xperia E3 Dual in India, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Xperia E3 with 4.5″ IPS Display, 5 MP rear cam, Dual SIM launched

Sony Mobile launched a budget smartphone Xperia E3 at IFA 2014 along with flagship models Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 Compact, Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact and Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50, Sony SmartBand Talk SWR30. Xperia E3 features a 4.5″ IPS FWVGA display, 5 MP rear cam (front cam is VGA ) and also released in a Dual SIM variant.

Xperia E3 is released in 4 vibrant colors yellow, copper, black and white. It features 1.2 GHz quad core S400 processor, Adreno 305 GPU, 1 GB RAM, 4 GB internal storage, 2330 mAh battery packed in a 8.4 mm frame weighing 143.8 grams.

Sony Xperia E3

Xperia E3 follows the legacy of Xperia E, Xperia E Dual and Xperia E1.

Xperia E3 press photos

Copper Xperia E3

Yellow Xperia E3

White Xperia E3

Black Xperia E3

Xperia E3 colors

Xperia E3 review

Xperia E3 Videos

Xperia E3 Detailed Specifications

Below specification go hand in hand with Xperia E3 D2202, D2203, D2206, and D2243 – Single SIM and D2212 – Dual SIM variant.

Download Xperia E3 White Paper

Download Xperia E3 official White Paper for Single SIM models D2202, D2203, D2206 and White Paper for D2212 – Dual SIM model to see detailed specifications.

Xperia E3 Pricing and Availability 

Xperia E3 price is still unknown while it is expected to hit markets in late October this year. Sony is asking users to pre-register for getting Xperia E3.

Sony’s strategy on budget smartphone’s seems weired to us. Too many budget smartphones have come from Sony this year. What do you think guys, let us know. Drop your comments below.

Xperia E3 with 4.8″ 720p Display coming soon, at IFA 2014 ?

As the date of Sony’s IFA 2014 event approaches near, Sony Mobile has officially started posting teasers of its upcoming Xperia devices. It is confirmed that Sony will be launching Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 Compact, Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact at IFA 2014.

Yesterday we saw some renders of Sony SmartWatch SW3 and Sony SmartBand Talk with curved e-ink display which are also expected to mark their appearance at IFA 2014.

In between all it is rumored that Sony will soon come up ( may be at IFA 2014 ) with Xperia E3, its new low cost budget smartphone. Xperia E3 is supposed to have 4.8″ 720p HD Display with Snapdragon 400 1.2 GHz quad core processor, Adreno 305 GPU.

As per the report Xperia E3 will not be any having IP certification. RAM may vary between 1.5-2 GB. It is to be priced between $200-$300. 

Sony’s new lens camera QX30 is also expected to be unveiled at IFA 2014 event along with SBH60 Bluetooth Headset.

As seen yesterday Sony has officially ended the android upgrade support for Xperia E and Xperia E Dual, so only Xperia E1 is left in the series for now therefore we may see Xperia E3 coming to lead the legacy of Xperia “E” series.

What do you thinks guys, there are so many devices expected to come at IFA 2014 from Sony. For which you are excited most. Let us know. Drop your comments below.

Source – 9to5Google