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Create your own FTF firmware files using XperiFirm and FlashTool [Guide]
We recently reported on a fantastic new tool called XperiFirm, which allows you to browse and install the latest firmware files for any Sony Xperia device. We have had a number of people get in touch...
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FlashTool version 0.9.18.1 allows you to download Xperia firmware files
FlashTool is one of the most powerful tools for Sony Xperia devices and has been around since the Xperia X10 days. The utility has been updated to version number 0.9.18.1, which brings a very useful...
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Xperia Z3 wallpapers now available to download
If you’re curious to see what wallpapers will arrive with the Xperia Z3, then they are available to download right now. The 68 MB zip file below includes all wallpapers, existing owners will already be...
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Xperia Z3 system dump leaks; let the raid begin
Obtaining firmware from upcoming Sony Xperia devices has been made much easier nowadays thanks to tools such as XperiFirm and FlashTool. The Xperia Z3 is a case in point as the system dump for the...
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Xperia Z3 home launcher (7.0.A.0.14) ported to older Xperia handsets
Sony’s new home launcher for the Xperia Z3 sticks much more closely to Google’s stock launcher, than compared to the current version. You’ll immediately notice larger app icons, overall the launcher...
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Xperia Z3 and Z3 Compact get Root and ClockworkMod Recovery
The Sony Xperia Z3 (D66XX) and Xperia Z3 Compact (D58XX) have received ClockworkMod-based Recovery and Root just in time for the release of both handsets. The Touch Recovery is built from CWM 6.0.4.7...
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Xperia Z3 disassembly guide
The Sony Xperia Z3 adopts a very familiar design to the Xperia Z2, therefore it’s perhaps no surprise to see that the method to disassemble the phone is broadly similar. We’ve included some teardown...
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Unofficial CyanogenMod 11 arrives on the Xperia T2 Ultra
The FreeXperia team has released an unofficial CyanogenMod 11 (Android 4.4.4) port to the Xperia T2 Ultra. Support started with the FXP344 release that was recently published. The FXP team says that...
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Xperia Z3 series Root bounty hits $2,400
It was a relief during the summer when we saw most Sony Xperia devices being able to get root with locked bootloaders. This was thanks to various exploits (such as TowelRoot) that were discovered and...
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Sony shows how to unlock your Xperia bootloader in step-by-step video
If you have ever considered unlocking the bootloader for your Sony Xperia device but have been a bit tentative, then you may want to check out the video below. Sony has created a step-by-step video...
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Android 5.0.2 Lollipop AOSP nightly builds start for many Xperia devices
The FreeXperia developer team has released a great Christmas present for Sony Xperia owners. It has commenced Android Lollipop AOSP nightly builds for a whole host of Sony Xperia devices. The full list...
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Official CyanogenMod 12 Nightly Builds land on eight Sony Xperia devices
Want to get a taste of Android 5.0.2 Lollipop? Well if you’re willing to run a test build on your phone then you’ll be happy to hear that official CyanogenMod 12 Nightly Builds have been released on...
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Xperia Z3 series get official CyanogenMod 12 Nightly Builds
A few days back, we brought news that official CyanogenMod 12 Nightly Builds has started for a number of Sony Xperia devices. However, Sony’s newest flagship Xperia Z3 devices were conspicuously...
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Root arrives for Xperia Z3 owners with locked bootloaders
Are you a Sony Xperia Z3 or Z3 Compact owner with a locked bootloader? Have you been craving root access since you bought your handset? Well your prayers have now been answered as an exploit has been...
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New Flat Xperia Themes available in various colours
We know everyone is waiting for the Android 5.0 Lollipop update for Sony Xperia devices, but while we wait you may want to try and download these new Flat Xperia Themes designed by XDA-developer...
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Dot Xperia Themes available to download
A few days back we reported on the Flat Xperia Themes brought to us by XDA developer MixaDJ. The same developer has now released Dot Xperia Themes in three colours (Teal, Blue and Red). These new...
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Guide to installing Xperia Lollipop using XperiFirm and Flashtool
Finally, Android 5.0 Lollipop has started to roll for owners of the newer Xperia Z series, however the limiting factor is that it is currently only available in select regions. For those that don’t...
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“Close all” mod for Recent Apps in Xperia Lollipop
One of the KitKat features missed by some in the Sony Xperia Android 5.0.2 Lollipop build is the “Close all” button when accessing recent apps. Well XDA-developer niaboc79 has come up with a mod that...
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New Sony Xperia bootloaders will allow booting from recovery partition
Sony Mobile plans to make it much easier for developers to install custom ROMs. Sony will release new bootloaders for Xperia devices that will enable them to boot from the recovery partition, a key...
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Root success for T-Mobile Xperia Z3 and Verizon Xperia Z3v
We do feel for our friends in the US who look to buy Sony Xperia phones. All of the Xperia phones sold through carriers (and there aren’t many) will come with a locked bootloader and therefore the...
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