More details on Recovery mode for select Xperia devices
Recently, we brought word that Sony Mobile had started to officially support recovery mode within its bootloaders. Recovery mode can be very helpful for those wanting to flash custom ROMs and restoring...
View ArticleFlashtool now integrates XperiFirm
Two of the most essential utilities for any Sony Xperia owner are Flashtool and XperiFirm. The combination of both of these tools allows any user to download, install and check firmware for any region...
View ArticleXperia Z3 Plus wallpapers available to download
Want to download some of the snazzy new wallpapers found in the Sony Xperia Z3+ (Z4)? Then check out the link below – the system dump of the handset has made its way to XDA, so expect other goodies to...
View ArticleHere is Sony’s new boot animation for the Z3 Plus [Video]
Sony has changed the boot animation on the upcoming Xperia Z3 Plus. Whilst the start-up sound is the same, the graphics are more in line with the leaked wallpapers we reported on earlier. The great...
View ArticleXperia Z3 Plus System Dump now available to download
Earlier today we brought word that the Xperia Z3+ system dump had leaked and a number of devs were starting to port some of the goodies from the handset. We have already seen the Xperia Z3+ wallpapers...
View ArticleXperia Z3 Plus live wallpaper available to download
Many of you have been waiting for a port of the live wallpaper from the upcoming Xperia Z3+/Z4. Well it is now here, although as with most other ports you will need root access on your handset. The...
View ArticleXperia Z3 Plus/Z4 in teardown pics
The Sony Xperia Z3+/Z4 is a marvel of engineering – we remain in constant admiration of how Sony marries such elegant hardware with the sheer amount of technology crammed in. The disassembly pictures...
View ArticleSony stock camera ported to CyanogenMod & AOSP for Xperia M, SP and V
If you are running CyanogenMod 12.1 or AOSP for the Sony Xperia M, SP or V, then you will be keen to hear about an exciting new mod from XDA member xperiaz2. He has managed to port the Xperia Z4...
View ArticleSony’s Concept for Android software leaks; download it now
Whilst we were not too surprised that screenshots of Sony’s Concept for Android software leaked yesterday, we are surprised that the actual firmware itself has leaked. This allows anyone with an Xperia...
View ArticleFlashtool update (0.9.19.0) adds support for 2015 Xperia models
Flashtool developer Androxyde has pushed a latest version of the popular Sony Xperia utility moving it to build number 0.9.19.0. The latest release now supports the latest Sony Xperia devices such as...
View ArticleXperia Z4 Tablet mod expands recent apps with BKB50 keyboard
The Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet has a neat feature when used with the companion BKB50 Bluetooth Keyboard, it shows a list of recent apps that looks similar to the Windows Start menu. However, what can be...
View ArticleTry the Android 6.0 Marshmallow Boot Animation on your Sony Xperia
Android 6.0 Marshmallow includes a fancy new boot animation and if you want to try it out on your Sony Xperia device, then you can download it from the link below. As when trying out any new boot...
View ArticleNew Flashtool (0.9.19.1) brings compatibility to all Xperia devices
Flashtool developer Androxyde has updated the must-have utility for Xperia owners to build number 0.9.19.1. The big feature in this latest version is that it supports all Xperia devices. If you...
View ArticleXperia Z5 Compact ‘system dump’ leaks; get ready for ports galore
The system dump for the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact is now available to download. This means that developers will now be able to extract the stock apps and themes and port them to existing Sony Xperia...
View ArticleFirefox OS available to download for select Xperia devices
The FXP (FreeXperia) team of developers have worked wonders with Sony Xperia devices for a number of years now. If you like tinkering with your devices and you’re bored with Android custom ROMs then...
View ArticleXperia Z5 and Z5 Compact manual now available
The Sony Xperia Z5 and Xperia Z5 Compact has started to ship in some markets, so it’s a perfect time to remind new owners that the user guides are available. Each manual is 145-pages, which we’ve...
View ArticleXperia Z5 disassembly guide
The folks over at iFixit have provided a handy teardown guide for the Sony Xperia Z5. To be clear, the guide is a member-contributed one, rather than from iFixit staff but it very clearly shows the...
View ArticleFirefox OS Nightly Images now available for Xperia Z1 and Z1 Compact
Back in September, we reported that the FreeXperia team of developers were providing nightly releases of Firefox OS for select devices. Five devices were supported (Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact, Z2, T2 Ultra...
View ArticleXperia Z5 Camera 2.0.0 ported to Xperia Z1, Z2 and Z3 series [Root required]
Sony Mobile updated the camera UI for the Xperia Z5 series earlier today with the Camera 2.0.0 update. So far, the update is only live on the Xperia Z5, Z5 Compact and Z5 Premium, but the APK will also...
View ArticleSony opens camera for Xperia AOSP
Sony Mobile has made available an experimental AOSP (Android Open Source Project) camera for developers. The idea behind the move is to encourage development of custom ROMs with basic camera...
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