Newflasher guide to install new firmware for Xperia XZ Premium, XZ1 and more
One of the most frequent questions we get asked from Sony Xperia owners is how to change the firmware. Whether that relates to upgrading/downgrading major Android versions, debranding the handset or...
View ArticleFlashtool updated to support Xperia XZ2 and XA2 devices (0.9.25.0)
Flashtool is one of the most useful pieces of third-party software to help upgrade/downgrade or change regional firmware for Sony Xperia devices. Developer Androxyde has updated the utility to version...
View ArticleSony publishes Android 9.0 Pie AOSP build instructions for Xperia devices
Sony Mobile has published the AOSP build instructions for Android 9.0 Pie. This means that if you have a supported device, and are a developer, you will be able to use these instructions to help create...
View ArticleXperia 10 home launcher ported for non-root devices
So, you fancy trying out the latest Xperia 10 and 10 Plus home launcher? Well, xda-developer Sahaab has done the hard work for us, by porting the launcher to existing Xperia devices running Android...
View ArticleSony brings back HDMI support with the Xperia 1
Sony’s older Xperia models used to support HDMI out, but for some inexplicable reason once Xperia phones started to adopt USB Type-C, it dropped support for HDMI/MHL output. None of the 2018 Xperia...
View ArticleXperia L4 wallpapers available to download
The Sony Xperia L4 (XQ-AD51, XQ-AD52) is slowly arriving at a few retailers and carriers across Europe for £169/€199, which means that the software is now live for us to take a peek into. The Xperia L4...
View ArticleXperia 1 II and Xperia 10 II wallpapers available to download
Now that the Sony Xperia 1 II and Xperia 10 II devices are slowly hitting retail, the firmware system dump for each phone is available for us to have a sneak peek. One of the first things we always...
View ArticleXperia 10 II in teardown video
We have only seen Sony’s Xperia 10 II (Mark 2) super mid-ranger launch in a few regions so far, but if you’re one of those waiting for the handset, you might want to check out this disassembly video to...
View ArticleFlashtool updated to support Xperia 1 II (0.9.30.0)
Flashtool has been an invaluable tool for Sony Xperia owners over the years, allowing users to change the firmware region of their devices. This can be most useful if you have a carrier branded device...
View ArticleXperia 5 II now shipping; official wallpaper available to download
The Xperia 5 II has now started to ship in some regions, with some lucky customers already receiving units. Browsing through the r/SonyXperia subreddit highlights a variety of owners who have received...
View ArticleXperia 5 II in teardown video; highlights engineering effort to keep it cool
The Sony Xperia 5 II has only just started hitting customers hands, and the smartphone has already been disassembled. The video below shows the handset being torn down step-by-step, and makes you...
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