AMD says PC gaming will benefit from next generation consoles

Next generation consoles from Microsoft and Sony are just around the bend. Many have forecasted their arrival as a blow to PC gaming but according to AMD’s Matt Skynner, that simply isn’t the case. Instead, he believes PC gamers will actually benefit from the arrival of the Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

Unlock Bootloader for Sony Xperia U ST25i

Procedure to Unlock Xperia U ST25i Bootloader

Sony Xperia U is the NXT Series Smart Phone. It is called as one of the next generation Smart Phones from Sony. It has a price of approximately 189 USD. This device is really powerful and has some amazing specs and features that you will love. The good news is, you can power up your phone by unlocking the bootloader. By unlocking the bootloader you can flash custom ROMs on your Android. But the only issue is, unlocking bootloader of Xperia U makes the warranty void. Even though the method that is available is an official one, the warranty will get void. But there are many benefits that will come up for you. You can relock the bootloader in case if you wish to claim back the warranty. However, in this article we will show you the method as to how you canunlock bootloader for Sony Xperia U ST25i.

Xperia Ice Cream Pureness Build 8 ICS 4.0.4 ROM for Xperia Ray

Flash Xperia Ice Cream Pureness 4.0.4 ROM on Xperia Ray

XDA members have lately started making ROMs for Xperia handsets also. This has really thrilled Xperia users. We appreciate hardwork of XDA member ThilinaC as he has come up with this amazing ICS ROM for Xperia Ray. Xperia Ray is a flexible Android phone that already has some amazing features to die for. Also, it adapts many new ROMs in simple and easy way. In this article we shall talk about the new ICS 4.0.4 ROM for Sony Xperia Ray.

Ice Cream Pureness for Xperia Ray is a simple and beautiful stock ROM. This ROM works on both locked as well as unlocked boo. This is an added advantage of Ice Cream Pureness ROM Build 8.

Xperia Ice Cream Pureness Build 8 ICS 4.0.4 ROM for Xperia Neo

Flash Xperia Ice Cream Pureness 4.0.4 ROM on Xperia Neo

XDA members have lately started making ROMs for Xperia handsets also. This has really thrilled Xperia users. We appreciate hardwork of XDA member ThilinaC as he has come up with this amazing ICS ROM for Xperia Neo. Xperia Neo is a flexible Android phone that already has some amazing features to die for. Also, it adapts many new ROMs in simple and easy way. In this article we shall talk about the new ICS 4.0.4 ROM for Sony Xperia Neo.

Ice Cream Pureness for Xperia Neo is a simple and beautiful stock ROM. This ROM works on both locked as well as unlocked boo. This is an added advantage of Ice Cream Pureness ROM Build 8.

 Here are the features of this ROM.

ICS 4.0.4
Bloatware ripped.
Pre-rooted.
Based on stock 4.0.4 fw
xLoud,Bravia
NXT theme integrated to some extent
AOSP unlock screen
330mb free space in internal memory,target is to achieve more
Less ram usage
build.prop tweaks
hansip87‘s camera mod
Fully supports Walkman port with clearbass
Xperia S ICS keyboard
SystemUI toggles
Holo theme mixed to match with Xperia theme, purely Ice cream experience

Lotof visual modifications

And many more

You can refer to the change log from the official link given at the end of the post.

If you liked the above features and feel that you want to use this ROM then here are the installation instructions. But it is vital to note that since this is a custom ROM using the same can be a bit risky.

Disclaimer: You can use Ice Cream Pureness ROM for Xperia Neo at your risk. Androidust.com shall not be responsible for anything that happens to your Android. We also recommend you to take complete back up of your phone before flashing Ice Cream Pureness ROM. 

Install Ice Cream Pureness ROM Xperia Neo

1. The first thing you need to do is download the zip file from the link given at the end of the post. Now factory reset in cwm
2. Wipe cache partition
3. Wipe dalvik cache
4.Format /system (in mounts and storage)
5.Format /cache
6.Format /Data
7. Install rom zip
Neo users install Neo patch
8.Install NXT Apps Pack.zip now
9.Reboot now and you are done !

In the official link you will also find the attractive screen shots of Xperia NEO Ice Cream Pureness ROM Build 8. Also, we got quite impressed the FAQs that the developer has given to clear doubts of the users. Here’s the transcript for t. All credits to the developer. Hats off!

Q.Is this only for unlocked boot loader

A.No,its for both locked and unlocked boot loader

Q.Why this is not supercharged ?
A.It is

Q.Where is apps like Timescape ?
A.Apps like Timescape are bloatware that eats lot of ram,so removed

Q.Why jelly bean lockscreen behaves weird some times ?
A.Its a new app,give some time so author can fix the bugs

Q.Why last line in app drawer of my xperia home is not filled ?
A.Clear data in xperia home,in settings/apps/all apps

Q.Why flashlight in Neo don’t work ?
A.Install flashlight fix for Neo build

Q.What is based on this rom?
A.Stock 4.0.4 0.431 fw based

Q.Is it good,smooth and stable for daily use ?
A.Yup

Q.What can I do about purple-ish images when using flashlight to take pictures ?
A.Send non-stop emails complaining to Sony service support and devs asking for a fix for this

Q.What baseband should I use for this rom ?
A.72 baseband

Q.Is it pre-rooted ?
A.duh

Q.Why Nova Launcher was removed ?
A.Popular demand asked for Xperia S ICS home,so included

So, do let us know your responses on this. Did you like Ice Cream Pureness ROM for Xperia Neo? Here’s the link for you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1788701

Relock bootloader : Sony Ericsson WT19i Live with Walkman

Relocking Bootloader for SE LWW WT19i

If you have unlocked WT19i Live with Walkman bootloader officially and now for some reason you want torelock the bootloader for WT19i then here is how you do it.

Disclaimer: This information on bootloader relocking WT19i bootloader has been produced with complete care for increasing the simplicity of the procedure. But in case if some issues occur with your device, the site should not be held responsible for this. If at all you face any issues, you can contact us and we will help you sort out the same.

Now, the information that is going to come is for all those who have unlocked the Bootloader on Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman i.e. WT19i and now they want to reverse their decision. It means, this information is for those who have unlocked the Bootloader and now they want to relock WT19i back to it’s original state. Once you have reversed the process, you can run the Sony Ericsson update service and repair your phone to its original state.

How to relock bootloader WT19i:

Before we start the procedure, you need to download and install a few files.

Install PC Companion from here: Sony Ericsson PC Companion

Install Sony Ericsson Update service: Sony Ericsson Update service

Download Flashtool from here: Download Flashtool

Download Sony Ericsson Relock bootloader file: Relock bootloader

Procedure:

Now, run FlashTool_0.2.9.1.exe.

Once your run it, it will start unzipping few files within itself and make a folder with all the files. Alternatively you can even unzip yourself with other unzipping softwares like 7Zip.

Copy “Xperia Relock bootloader.ftf” file to “firmwares” folder.

Run “X10FlashTool.exe” by double clicking on it.

You will see that some program will open. Just click on Flash button.

Now, moving ahead, you can connect PC and WT19i phone with USB data cable. At that time you must also hold the “Back” key of the Live phone. As soon as the phone gets connected — Flashtool will automatically start the flashing process. Once you are done with flashing process, disconnect the phone from the PC. Switch on the phone now.

This will complete the process. We hope that you have followed all the above steps correctly and with this you will be able to relock the bootloader for WT19i. The above procedure has been developed by Blagus, who is a reputed XDA member. We appreciate his work and development.

. Live with Walkman, Relock Bootloader, Sony, WT19i

Install Android 4.0 ICS on Xperia P

Update Sony Xperia P with ICS 4.0

There’s good news for Xperia P users. Sony has come up with Android 4.0 ICS update for Xperia P. The roll out has just begun and thus the access as well as availability shall depend on which is the carrier you use and which is the place you are located in. But what you can do is, install ICS on Xperia P via PC or Mac. There’s more resourceful news and that is, even Xperia Sola, Go and U users can expect an ICS update soon.

Now, you will ask what is the benefit of updating Xperia P with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich? Well the answer is simple. With this you can expect enhancement in features and functions of Xperia P. You will come across an improved lock screen, better mobile data consumption control, addition of Walkman app, extended stand by mode and much more. Initially when you might have bought Xperia P it had Android 2.3 Gingerbread. This is the OS it had come with. Now, with Android 4.0 on Xperia P you will surely face better levels of experience.

Are you impressed with what we said this update will do? If yes, then we are sure you would wish to know the procedure to install ICS on Xperia P. Here are the steps but before that please read the info given below. We recommend you to go through the disclaimer as given below before you start updating Xperia P with ICS.

Disclaimer: The method for updating Xperia P with ICS has been generated after doing proper research. However, the user should update the phone at own risk. Androidust.com shall not be responsible for anything that may happen with the phone.

1. The very first step you must go for is open Sony Mobile.com and after that Xperia P tab.
2. Depending on the browser you use you must check out what updates are available.
3. Now if you have a PC or Mac, connect your phone to that device. With this there would be phone identification and the search for new software would begin.
4. Once the software is traced and located you will get more information on that particular new update or new software.
5. Now, click on Update and with this the process will get started. But just see to it that the connection between the phone and PC or Mac still remains.
6. When the update process gets finished you must disconnect Xperia P from Mac or PC.
7. You may experience localized updating and this may take a few minutes.
8. Now the device will get rebooted.
9. That’s it. You can now use Xperia P with the update.

It is important to note that the above method of updating Xperia P with ICS is with the help of web browser. Even though this method is safe, we expect you to take all the back up first. This will keep the phone as well as data safe.

Do let us know your views on this.

Turbo MIUI Jelly Bean ROM for Xperia Play based on CM10 (Alpha ROM)

Install Jelly Bean on Sony Xperia Play via MIUI 2.8.17 on CM10

Xperia Play is an amazing Android device that many people love. Many developments come up time and again in the field of Xperia Play so as to enhance the use as well as features of Sony Xperia Play. We came across the new ROM (in the alpha stage) for Xperia Play. This ROM is based on CM10-FXP134 and MIUI Jelly Bean for Galaxy Nexus. We heartily thank and congratulate XDA developer CosmicDan for sharing this ROM.As per the developer he has been using CM10 based MIUI ROM for Xperia Play. He finds it kind of stable. Even though some bugs are still there. But since this is the alpha stage we can expect a few changes ahead.

Do you want to go through the features that this new Turbo MIUI 2.8.17 on CM10 for Xperia Play has? Well, just go through the following things that are working and those that are not working.

Things that are working in MIUI Jelly Bean ROM for Xperia Play:

• Calls / Text / 3G / Data
• Audio
• Wifi
• Web Browser
• Google Play Store (fully)
• Music/Gallery/Screenshot feature (Menu+VolDown)
• Location/Maps/Compass

Camera is not working due to CM10 issue. Apart from this, there are many other things that are partially working. You can check that in the link given at the end of the post.

If you wish to download MIUI Jelly Bean ROM for Xperia Play based on CM10 then read the disclaimer first and then you can go through the instructions as given below that.

Disclaimer: MIUI 2.8.17 on CM10 Jelly Bean ROM for Xperia Play is still in the alpha stage and thus there may be a few bugs. Also, installing this ROM may be a bit risky just like any other customROM.However, if you still wish to go ahead with that you must do so at your own risk. We shall not be responsible for anything that may happen with your handset.

Install Turbo MIUI JB ROM for Xperia Play on CM10

1. Take a complete back up of your phone first.
2. Download the CM10 FXP-Turbo2 for Turbo MIUI kernel. (the first download link).
3. On your PC’s command prompt execute the following commands. With this there will be kernel installation. Fastboot flash boot boot.img    Fastboot erase system   Fastboot erase userdata.
4. Now you need to download Turbo MIUI5 v0.1.20817 and copy to SDCard. To enter Recovery on this kernel, press Back when you feel the vibration just gets the very first logo.
5.  After that you must install the ZIP update as normal.

If you have any further doubts or wish to go through the entire thread for reading the discussion then you can refer to the source link as given below. We hope this tutorial to install MIUI Jelly Bean on Xperia Play was useful to you. Kindly share your feedback here in the comment section.

Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1844714

CM10 Jelly Bean ROM on WT19i Live with Walkman

Taste Flavor of Jelly Bean on Sony LWW via CM10

Android Jelly Bean 4.1 is the talk of the town these days. Sony Mobile does not give any sort of official confirmation that whether LWW WT19i or for that matter other Sony 2011 handsets will get official Jelly Bean update. But you don’t have to worry much. You can get flavor of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean on Sony WT19i via CM10 ROM. Thanks to FXP team that this ROM came into life. It is good for those who love experimenting. The only issue with this ROM is, just like any other CM ROM this does not come with GAPPs. But you can flash this separately and later on Google Now and other apps would work.

If you wish to try CM10 Jelly Bean ROM on Live with Walkman you need to follow the instructions and guide that are given below. But before that it would be better if you go through the pre-requirements and disclaimer below.

Pre-Requisites for Installing CM10 on LWW

1. You need to root the phone.
2. You must unlock the bootloader.
3. Install CWM Recovery.
4. Nandroid back up.
5. Install ADB drivers.

Disclaimer: Even though while installing CM10 Jelly Bean on Sony WT19i rooting the phone and unlocking the bootloader are the pre-requisites, it should be noted that these acts are risky and takes away the warranty of the phone. Also, rooting, unlocking bootloader, CWM recovery along with installing custom ROM on an Android handset can be risky. You must take these things up at your risk.

Note: We would also recommend that you should take up such things only if you have enough technical knowledge and Android exposure. Those who are quite new in this area should avoid taking such risks. This is because any small mistake can brick your phone or you may lose your data. Also, it would be wise to take a detailed back up of your phone first so as to avoid any mishap.

However if you have made up your mind that you want to install Android Jelly Bean 4.1 on Sony WT19i then you can go through the procedure as given below:

 Install Jelly Bean CM10 ROM on Sony WT19i

1. Install a Recovery
2. Flash Rom
3. Flash gapps
4. Wipe (only required 1st time)
5. Flash kernel (fastboot flash boot boot.img)

Now, you will ask where is the link from where we can download unofficial Jelly Bean update for LWW? Well, just below where the article ends we have provided the source link. From there you can download the required files. But kindly read the entire post carefully first.

Meanwhile, we would like to thank FXP team which has provided WT19i users a chance to have Jelly Bean on Live with Walkman. Do let us know how you found this post. Also, share your doubts and comments here in the comment section. We will try our best to get your issues solved as soon as possible.

Source Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1780326

Install CM10 Jelly Bean ROM on Xperia Mini/Mini Pro

Get Flavor of Jelly Bean on Xperia Mini/Mini Pro via CM10

Android Jelly Bean 4.1 is the talk of the town these days. Sony Mobile does not give any sort of official confirmation that whether Sony 2011 handsets will get official Jelly Bean update. But you don’t have to worry much. You can get flavor of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean on Sony Xperia Mini and Mini Pro via CM10 ROM. Thanks to FXP team that this ROM came into life. It is good for those who love experimenting. The only issue with this ROM is, just like any other CM ROM this does not come with GAPPs. But you can flash this separately and later on Google Now and other apps would work.

If you wish to try CM10 Jelly Bean ROM on Xperia Mini or Mini Pro you need to follow the instructions and guide that are given below. But before that it would be better if you go through the pre-requirements and disclaimer below.

Pre-Requisites for Installing CM10 on Sony Xperia Mini/Mini Pro

1. You need to root the phone.
2. You must unlock the bootloader.
3. Install CWM Recovery.
4. Nandroid back up.
5. Install ADB drivers.

Disclaimer: Even though while installing CM10 Jelly Bean on Xperia Mini/Mini Pro rooting the phone and unlocking the bootloader are the pre-requisites, it should be noted that these acts are risky and takes away the warranty of the phone. Also, rooting, unlocking bootloader, CWM recovery along with installing custom ROM on an Android handset can be risky. You must take these things up at your risk.

Note: We would also recommend that you should take up such things only if you have enough technical knowledge and Android exposure. Those who are quite new in this area should avoid taking such risks. This is because any small mistake can brick your phone or you may lose your data. Also, it would be wise to take a detailed back up of your phone first so as to avoid any mishap.

However if you have made up your mind that you want to install Android Jelly Bean 4.1 on Xperia Mini/Mini Pro then you can go through the procedure as given below:

1. Install a Recovery
2. Flash Rom
3. Flash gapps
4. Wipe (only required 1st time)
5. Flash kernel (fastboot flash boot boot.img)

Now, you will ask where is the link from where we can download unofficial Jelly Bean update for Xperia Mini Pro/Mini? Well, just below where the article ends we have provided the source link. From there you can download the required files. But kindly read the entire post carefully first.

Meanwhile, we would like to thank FXP team which has provided WT19i users a chance to have Jelly Bean on Xperia Mini Pro/Mini. Do let us know how you found this post. Also, share your doubts and comments here in the comment section. We will try our best to get your issues solved as soon as possible.

Source Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1780326

Flash CM10 Jelly Bean ROM on Xperia Active

Unofficial Jelly Bean Update on Xperia Active Via CM10

Android Jelly Bean 4.1 is the talk of the town these days. Sony Mobile does not give any sort of official confirmation that whether Sony 2011 handsets will get official Jelly Bean update. But you don’t have to worry much. You can get flavor of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean on Sony Xperia Active via CM10 ROM. Thanks to FXP team that this ROM came into life. It is good for those who love experimenting. The only issue with this ROM is, just like any other CM ROM this does not come with GAPPs. But you can flash this separately and later on Google Now and other apps would work.

If you wish to try CM10 Jelly Bean ROM on Xperia Active you need to follow the instructions and guide that are given below. But before that it would be better if you go through the pre-requirements and disclaimer below.

Pre-Requisites for Installing CM10 on Sony Xperia Active

1. You need to root the phone.
2. You must unlock the bootloader.
3. Install CWM Recovery.
4. Nandroid back up.
5. Install ADB drivers.

Disclaimer: Even though while installing CM10 Jelly Bean on Xperia Active rooting the phone and unlocking the bootloader are the pre-requisites, it should be noted that these acts are risky and takes away the warranty of the phone. Also, rooting, unlocking bootloader, CWM recovery along with installing custom ROM on an Android handset can be risky. You must take these things up at your risk.

Note: We would also recommend that you should take up such things only if you have enough technical knowledge and Android exposure. Those who are quite new in this area should avoid taking such risks. This is because any small mistake can brick your phone or you may lose your data. Also, it would be wise to take a detailed back up of your phone first so as to avoid any mishap.

However if you have made up your mind that you want to install Android Jelly Bean 4.1 on Xperia Active then you can go through the procedure as given below:

1. Install a Recovery
2. Flash Rom
3. Flash gapps
4. Wipe (only required 1st time)
5. Flash kernel (fastboot flash boot boot.img)

Now, you will ask where is the link from where we can download unofficial Jelly Bean update for Xperia Active? Well, just below where the article ends we have provided the source link. From there you can download the required files. But kindly read the entire post carefully first.

Meanwhile, we would like to thank FXP team which has provided WT19i users a chance to have Jelly Bean on Active. Do let us know how you found this post. Also, share your doubts and comments here in the comment section. We will try our best to get your issues solved as soon as possible.

Source Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1780326

Better and Updated ICS Version for Xperia 2011 Devices

Sony Xperia Arc S gets Jelly Bean 4.1 CM10 Custom ROM

There’s good news for all Xperia Arc S and Xperia Arc users. You can now get flavor of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean on Sony Xperia Arc S via CM10 ROM. The same thing holds true for Xperia Arc as well. Thanks to FXP team that this ROM came into life. It is good for those who love experimenting. The only issue with this ROM is, just like any other CM ROM this does not come with GAPPs. But you can flash this separately and later on Google Now and other apps would work. The only problem is that this ROM is kind of nightly ROM and thus there may be some bugs.

You must be mentally prepared that this ROM may have some bugs. But even after that if you wish to tryCM10 Jelly Bean ROM on Xperia Arc S you need to follow the instructions and guide that are given below. But before that it would be better if you go through the pre-requirements and disclaimer below.

Pre-Requisites for Installing CM10 on Sony Xperia Arc S

1. You need to root the phone.
2. You must unlock the bootloader.
3. Install CWM Recovery.
4. Nandroid back up.
5. Install ADB drivers.

Disclaimer: Even though while installing CM10 Jelly Bean on Xperia Arc S rooting the phone and unlocking the bootloader are the pre-requisites, it should be noted that these acts are risky and takes away the warranty of the phone. Also, rooting, unlocking bootloader, CWM recovery along with installing custom ROM on an Android handset can be risky. You must take these things up at your risk.

Note: We would also recommend that you should take up such things only if you have enough technical knowledge and Android exposure. Those who are quite new in this area should avoid taking such risks. This is because any small mistake can brick your phone or you may lose your data. Also, it would be wise to take a detailed back up of your phone first so as to avoid any mishap.

You can download the ROM from the link given at the end of the post.

However if you have made up your mind that you want to install Android Jelly Bean 4.1 on Xperia Arc S then you can go through the procedure as given below:

1. Install a Recovery
2. Flash Rom
3. Flash gapps
4. Wipe (only required 1st time)
5. Flash kernel (fastboot flash boot boot.img)

Now, you will ask where is the link from where we can download unofficial Jelly Bean update for Xperia Arc S? Well, just below where the article ends we have provided the source link. From there you can download the required files. But kindly read the entire post carefully first.

Meanwhile, we would like to thank FXP team which has provided WT19i users a chance to have Jelly Bean on Arc S. Do let us know how you found this post. Also, share your doubts and comments here in the comment section. We will try our best to get your issues solved as soon as possible.

 Source link:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1780316

Install Jelly Bean ROM on Xperia Neo V Courtesy CyanogenMod 10

Update Xperia Neo V with Android Jelly Bean via CM10 ROM

We have some amazing news for you. You can get flavor of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean on Sony Xperia Neo V via CM10 ROM. Thanks to FXP team that this ROM came into life. It is good for those who love would love experimentation. The only issue with this ROM is, just like any other CM ROM this does not come with GAPPs. But you can flash this separately and later on Google Now and other apps would work. The only issue is that this ROM is still in the nightly stage and thus there are some bugs which need some attention.

However, if you wish to try CM10 Jelly Bean ROM on Xperia Neo V you need to follow the instructions and guide that are given below. But before that it would be better if you go through the pre-requirements and disclaimer below.

Pre-Requisites for Installing CM10 on Sony Xperia Neo V

1. You need to root the phone.
2. You must unlock the bootloader.
3. Install CWM Recovery.
4. Nandroid back up.
5. Install ADB drivers.

Disclaimer: Even though while installing CM10 Jelly Bean on Xperia Neo V rooting the phone and unlocking the bootloader are the pre-requisites, it should be noted that these acts are risky and takes away the warranty of the phone. Also, rooting, unlocking bootloader, CWM recovery along with installing custom ROM on an Android handset can be risky. You must take these things up at your risk.

Note: We would also recommend that you should take up such things only if you have enough technical knowledge and Android exposure. Those who are quite new in this area should avoid taking such risks. This is because any small mistake can brick your phone or you may lose your data. Also, it would be wise to take a detailed back up of your phone first so as to avoid any mishap. It is also important to note that this procedure also works on Xperia Neo.

However if you have made up your mind that you want to install Android Jelly Bean 4.1 on Xperia Neo V/Neothen you can go through the procedure as given below:

1. Install a Recovery
2. Flash Rom
3. Flash gapps
4. Wipe (only required 1st time)
5. Flash kernel (fastboot flash boot boot.img)

Now, you will ask where is the link from where we can download unofficial Jelly Bean update for Xperia Neo V? Well, just below where the article ends we have provided the source link. From there you can download the required files. But kindly read the entire post carefully first.

Meanwhile, we would like to thank FXP team which has provided WT19i users a chance to have Jelly Bean on Neo V. Do let us know how you found this post. Also, share your doubts and comments here in the comment section. We will try our best to get your issues solved as soon as possible.

Source link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1780329

Install New Firmware 4.1.B.0.587 ICS 4.0.4 on Live with Walkman WT19i via ftf file

New Firmware for Sony WT19i Build 4.1.B.0.587 ICS 4.0.4

Sony Mobile always tries to keep the users updated with the new updates. The best thing is, the company also considers the old phones for such updates. The place where Sony lags a bit behind, you will find developers coming up and taking over the space. Thus, one thing is sure; sooner or later Sony phone users get the deserved treatment via firmware updates. Well, what we want to say is there’s a new update coming from Sony for Live with Walkman WT19i. Soon you will get ICS 4.0.4 build number 4.1.B.0.587 on Sony WT19i. Till that time if you wish to download this firmware with *.ftf file. This will help offline flashing.

We are thankful to developers at XDA who really put in loads of efforts to provide the users with the latest updates.  XDA member Sravan242 should be given credit for this particular thing. He has already tested new firmware 4.1.B.0.587 ICS 4.0.4 on Live with Walkman WT19i via ftf file on his phone and according to him it works well. He felt that after flashing this ftf the games worked quite fast and also the performance of the phone was pretty smooth.

Here are some of the benefits that the developer felt after flashing 4.1.B.0.587 ICS 4.0.4 Sony WT19i via ftf file.  He has also provided download links which we would share with you later in this post. Also, before all that it would be better if you read the disclaimer.

Disclaimer: We have not tested this on our handset. Also, it might be a bit risky and thus you must do it only if you are quite confident and a person with enough technical knowledge. Flash this firmware at your risk.

Benefits of downloading ICS 4.0.4 new build number for WT19i

This ROM is quite smooth and fast.

Camera as well as video recording quality is good.

Dialer is also very fast.

New base-band 77 and it is very much fast in the response.

It seems that the battery draining is less as compared to .431.

There are many other benefits.

If you are impressed with this new ICS ROM for Sony LWW then you would want to download the same via *.ftf file.  In that case you would require download link. We have provided the source link below. In that you will be able to find the download link.

Source link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1837398

We hope you found our post on downloading 4.1.B.0.587 ICS 4.0.4 on WT19i. Do let us know your responses on the same.

Sony Xperia T Specs and Features Announced at IFA 2012

Sony Xperia T: The Latest Xperia Flagship Smart Phone

Sony Xperia is the heart of Sony’s mobile business. Thus, Sony Corporation never takes a chance on their marketing strategies. They are designed to be perfect. Sony is a brand that caters to many people standing on the Smart Phone platform. There are varied phones with different features and costs and thus in short you can say that there is everything for everyone.

Now, the news that we are bringing here would surely thrill you up especially if you are on a new Smart Phone hunt. Sony Xperia T is the latest Flagship Smart Phone from Sony. In this article we shall provide you information about Xperia T specs and features.

Taking about specs of Sony Xperia T you should know that at IFA 2012 event Sony has unveiled features and specs of Xperia T. Initially there used to be features leak for this particular phone and it was called as Mint at that time. This was a nick name or code name for that.

Specs and Features for Xperia T

• Android 4.0.4 ICS
• 4.6-inch HD Reality Display
• BRAVIA Engine
• 1.5GHz dual core Qualcomm MSM8260A Snapdragon S4 processor
• LTE, UMTS / HSPA+ radios
• MicroSIM
• FM radio, NFC, MHL
• Certified with PlayStation
• 1850 mAh battery
• 13MP fast capture camera with LED flash and a 720p HD front camera
• Full 1080p HD video recording capabilities
• 16GB internal memory having a MicroSD card slot
• 1GB of RAM
•  Adreno 225 GPU

Initially people had expected that Sony Xperia T will have Jelly Bean installed within the box. But now when this announcement is already made, it is clear that Xperia T has ICS Android 4.0. But Sony Xperia T with ICS will have the option to get upgraded to Jelly Bean later on.

Elaborating on Xperia T, Sony also says that “Sony is putting NFC at the heart of content sharing through its ‘One-touch’ function, taking NFC beyond the traditional uses such as eticketing and payments. Now, consumers can easily and instantaneously enjoy their music and photos across an array of NFC enabled Sony devices, by simply touching one to another to establish a wireless connection without a cumbersome pairing process.” We also anticipate that Sony will make this phone in black, white and silver colors.

So, with the above information we are sure you have lot to expect from this phone. Believe us, this is the maximum we can deliver to you now as far as the information is concerned. Sony has not revealed anything yet in relation to Sony Xperia T release date and Xperia T price. But as soon as we receive some updates on this, we shall share the same with you.

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Update: Here’s some more sweet things about Xperia T. This Smart Phone is getting James Bond’s loyalties.http://www.androidust.com/sony-xperia-t-will-appear-in-next-james-bond-movie/

Sony Xperia V Specs Announced at IFA

Xperia V Specs and Features Announced Officially

Yes, we understand that if you are planning to buy a new Sony Smart Phone then it is going to be dead confusing for you. This is because just today Sony has officially announced many Smart Phones at IFA. Just before this article we have provided you information about the newly announced phone Xperia T from Sony. See this:http://www.androidust.com/sony-xperia-t-specs-and-features-announced-at-ifa-2012/. Now, in this article we shall update you in relation to the new phone Sony Xperia V specs and features.

Sony’s CEO Kazuo Hirai has introduced Xperia V along with Xperia T and Xperia J. These phones were just unveiled at IFA 2012. This event was held at Berlin. If you are quite desperate to know what are the specs and features of Xperia V then just read on the matter given below.

Features of Sony Xperia V

• 4.3″ HD Reality display
• 13 MP fast capture camera
• Latest generation 1.5GHz dual core processor
• LTE enabled
• NFC
• PlayStation Certified
• Android ICS
• Good water resistance
• MHL connectivity
• Available in Black, Pink and White colors

Specs of Xperia V indicate that the phone will have Android 4.0 ICS. But there will be option for updating to Jelly Bean once it is officially rolled out. But on release you will get Xperia V with ICS.

With the features of Xperia V as announced at IFA 2012 it is clear that this is a slick and stylish phone with some amazing features. You might get tempted to buy this phone. But Sony has not revealed anything yet in relation to Sony Xperia V release date and Xperia V price. But as soon as we receive some updates on this, we shall share the same with you.

Also, some buyers have misconceptions that Sony does not provide timely software updates. But the company has learnt a lesson from the past mistakes and now it is working towards rectifying the same. You will find that as speeded up things in this area.

Do let us know how you found this post. We would also love to get your responses and feedback on this. Comment here in comment section. Also, do let us know what rating would you give to this Smart Phone keeping in mind the specs and features of Xperia P. This will help us understand the demand criteria for Xperia V.

Sony Xperia S Tablet Specs and Features Announced at IFA

Xperia S Tablet Joins Android Bandwagon and Preorder Starts Today

Xperia S Tablet is the latest rage among the consumers. This is the newly announced tablet. The formal announcement was made at IFA 2012 in Berlinjust today. You will get mesmerized when you will read aboutXperia S Tablet specs and features.

Features and Specs Xperia Tablet S

ICS 4.0

Powered by Nvidia Tegra 3

Ful sized SD card slot for extended storage

HDMI connectivity

Wi-Fi

ClearAudio+ Mode

Based on Universal Remote

Sony’s Exec Lubell says that “The Xperia Tablet S enhances this by adding macro functionality, allowing the ability to turn on multiple devices of most brands, including TV, Blu-ray Disc player and audio system, with the touch of one button. Users can easily program sequenced commands such as ‘Watch TV’ or ‘Play Music’ and perform the sequences with one tap on the screen. “TV fans can use the app to discover new shows based on intelligent recommendations from the app, change the channel with a flick of the finger and share their thoughts on what they are watching via Twitter, Facebook and Get Glue,”

The Xperia Tablet S is available in the following range,

16 GB—-399 USD

32 GB—-499 USD

64 GB —-$599

We have provided you apt info about Xperia S Tablet price. Good news is that pre-orders have already started from today.  You can also order accessories like cover with keyboard, dock speaker, charging cradle, and many others.

So, are you going to buy this new tablet? Are you impressed with Xperia S Tab specs and features? Well, just the last statement. Xperia S Tablet release date is 7^th September. So, if at all you are planning to buy a tablet we recommend you to favor this one as it seems to be really a tablet with unique features. Also, we are sure that since Sony is pretty quick now in updating the software, it is for sure that Xperia S Tab with ICS will soon get Jelly Ban 4.1 once there’s an official roll out.

Explore Sony’s New Xperia App from Mid- September

Sony’s Smart Connect App is really Smart and Cool

IFA 2012 was a landmark event in real sense. Sony wants to change its image and it has shown the proof this time at IFA. We have no doubts that Sony has tremendous potential. The only thing it needs to speed up is the software update. Yesterday we had posted information about the new phones that Sony had unveiled at IFA 2012 including Xperia T, Xperia V etc. Today, we are going to cover information about the new app that Sony wishes to release in mid-September. Just read on the information given below thoroughly.

At IFA 2012 Sony has announced new Xperia app. You must be aware that the current Xperia phones have LiveWare manager. Smart Connect App for Xperia shall replace this LiveWare manager in Xperia. Believe us; this will surely help you enjoy a better footage. The features that this new Xperia app has are much beyond the LiveWare. So, be ready for a positive change from September.

Now, you will ask that what the function of Smart Connect app is. Well, with this app you will be able to set up different functions for each event. In one way you can say that this is the lite version of Tasker. Let me elaborate on this now for better idea. If you wish to start sports app and you do so by touching Xperia SmartTag, this act will also turn on GPS with a particular volume setting. When you plug your handset into some device then in that case you will also see that TV launcher has started or may be Wi-Fi has started.

Xperia Smart Connect App really seems to be quite interesting. Thus, you can understand that with this app you will be able to create your own events. You can also choose the pre-defined events. We are sure Sony Xperia users would be thrilled when they get a chance to use this app. It is important to note that this app is compatible with Android devices that run on Android 4.0 or above. It will be available since mid-September and you can download the same from Google Play.

Sony Corporation has also explained that Xperia V will have Smart Connect app pre-installed in it. But this app will also support Sony Androids as well as other Android devices with ICS 4.0 and above. With this app you will be able to customize your device in a perfect manner and in the way you desire.

Picture Source: http://developer.sonymobile.com/2012/08/30/create-smart-connections-to-accessories-using-sonys-new-smart-connect-app-video/

Enjoy Jelly Bean Sony Xperia Theme

Get Sony Xperia Jelly Bean Themes V.1 Vico

Jelly Bean is the word everywhere. Over a few days we have seen Jelly Bean 4.1 ROMs ported on various handsets like Galaxy S, Galaxy S2, Galaxy S3 and such other popular handsets. Also, we have seen how Jelly Bean 4.1 apps are working on various other phones as well even without the Jelly Bean custom ROM. Developers wants the Android users to get the Jelly Bean hands on experience even without the official Jelly Bean Android platform release. This effort is truly appreciable.

Here, we are going to discuss about efforts of one of the Senior members at XDA named vicino. He claims that he could successfully create Jelly Bean Sony Xperia themes. We heartily congratulate him for his work and expect that he comes up with much such brilliant stuff.

You can install Jelly Bean Sony Xperia theme on your Android. But before that we would like to tell you that kindly go through the disclaimer.

Disclaimer: Installing custom themes on your Android devices can be a bit risky. In that case it is vital that you have enough technical knowledge and at least know what you are doing. You must move ahead at your own risk. We shall not be responsible for anything that happens with your handset while flashing Jelly Bean Sony Xperia theme on the phone.

Note: It is important to note that the given theme is based on bigxie Maguro Stock Jelly Bean build.

How to Install Sony Theme for Jelly Bean

1. Kindly take the back up of the phone first. This is very much important. If while flashing the theme if any problem occurs, then you can always have an option to return back to your original settings. That’s the reason why we strongly recommend you to take a proper back up of the phone. This includes everything from settings, SMS, contacts and data. In case if there is some data loss, you will have to bear the brunt of the issue. Thus, be alert and take the complete back up.
2. You can now Wipe Dalvik cache. However, this is up to you. It is your wish whether you want to wipe dalvik or not.
3. You must install the theme from CWM.
4. That’s it. You are done.

For downloading themes, icons, wallpaper and clock you can use the link as given below. It is the official thread of the post.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1749985

We hope you liked the information and tutorial. Kindly comment here and let us know how did you find the theme after using the same. If you have any doubts, you must let us know and we will help you to solve your issues. We understand that the craze for Jelly Bean is quite high these days. But if you are a newbie then you have to be extra careful with such things. Make sure you install the custom themes only when you know exactly what you are doing and what you want.

Sony could release super slim PS3 at Gamescom next month

Sony may be planning to update the PlayStation 3 according to documents filed with the US Federal Communications Commission. This would mark the second revision for the current generation home console, the first coming in 2009 as a slimmed down version of the original that also consumes less power. It’s currently the only model in production.

The revision, earning the nickname “super slim”, could be announced at Gamescom next month in Germany. Note that Sony used the same stage to introduce the current slim model three years ago. The FCC sketches don’t reveal too much, but they do show a different FCC label position and confirm that Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR and 802.11g/n come standard once again.

Eurogamer spoke with Sony executive Shuhei Yoshida at last month’s E3, asking if they had any plans to release a super slim PS3. Yoshida told the publication to never say never, a strong indication that such a move is likely.

The move could be a last ditch attempt to reel in some late adopters before the launch of their next generation console, dubbed the PlayStation 4. Many expect the PS4 to drop sometime next year or in 2014, perhaps around the same time as Microsoft’s rumored Xbox 720.

The current PS3 slim is 32 percent smaller, 36 percent lighter and consumes 34 percent less power than the original that launched in November 2006. Outside of the reply at E3, Sony has declined to comment any further on the rumor.