The Xperia lineup of phones get’s its own take on the ROM Manager. Xperia CWM Auto-Instaler (not a typo) is an app that will download, and flash the ClockworkMod recovery onto your Xperia device in no time. Even better, once the recovery is flashed, you can easily boot into it via the app. The most important bit, is the fact that you can now flash the recovery while still having a locked bootloader. The app currently supports the Xperia Arc, Arc S, Mini and Mini Pro (not X10 Mini / Pro), Active, Play (mixed reports), Neo and possibly more, but only these are known to be compatible right now.
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Xperia Play Gets Ice Cream Sandwich Port [Download & Install]
Sony Ericsson Xperia Play gets ICS! Finally, after the Xperia Arc, Ray & Neo V got ICS ports, the Xperia Play seemed to have been left out in the cold. Not anymore thanks to XDA-Developer forum member nickholtus who has released what is an Alpha build, based on Android 4.0.1. So let’s take a look into what this ROM has to offer.
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Xperia Arc S, Ray & Neo V Get Ice Cream Sandwich [Download & Install]
Sony Ericsson Xperia devices finally get the taste of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS)! Coming from the developers over at at the Sony Ericsson Developer blog, the ICS release has no doubt stirred up the otherwise quiet Sony Ericsson development in context to ICS. The ROM for now, is an Alpha version and is meant as a test release for advanced users, so that the developers can gain useful feedback. It has been made available for the Arc S, Ray and Neo V devices for now, though hopefully support for more devices may follow once this ROM is ironed out. More on the ROM and how to get this running on your device after the break.
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Root Xperia Arc With Xperia Easy Rooting Toolkit [Guide] [ZergRush]
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc is a high-tier Android phone that comes loaded with 1 GHz scorpion processor and 8 MP primary camera. The phone has managed to gain a massive fan base since its release. The developer community is also consistent in providing support for this phone and we have seen many hacks, tweaks and mods emerging in the past to enhance user experience. The recent production of these handsets, recently made available, have largely remained a difficult challenge for developers to gain valid permanent root access.
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Install Bravia Reality Engine Of HTC HD2 [Guide] [Android]
Android is the fastest growing Smartphone OS throughout the world. The main reason behind this Android boom is perhaps its universal adaptability and a structure that is customizable to core. Recently Sony Ericsson, one of the key Android phone manufacturer, introduced Bravia Reality Engine in select devices. This engine is basically a display management functionality that comes integrated with contrast enhancement, re-coloring and other display tweaks. The main motive behind Bravia Engine is to get a closer-to-life [reality] display on your mobile’s screen. Although Bravia Engine comes packaged in newer Xperia line, but the development community has managed to port it to older Xperia devices as well.
Read MoreDownload Official CyanogenMod 7.1 Stable Build [Supports Xperia Devices]
CyanogenMod 7.1 Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread custom ROM stable build has been released and is now available for download. This CM 7.1 is the official build and is compatible with 68 select Android devices. Originally the stable release was planned for last week, but due to some glitches with automated compiling system, it was held back.
Read MoreOverclock And Undervolt Sony Ericsson Xperia Android Phones With SetXperia
If you are a Sony Ericsson Xperia Android phone owner and were looking to Overclock or Undervolt your phone, then there is some great news for you. Senior XDA Member, inteks, is out with his SetXperia, CPU voltage control app that easily allows you to overclock or undervolt your Xperia series Android device. The app has been tested and is compatible with Sony Ericsson Xeperia Neo, Arc, X10 and X8. However the developer suggests that this might work on other Xperia devices as well. The app can be taken as a SetCPU alternative and offers scores of different feature that let your keep a close tap on your phone’s CPU voltages. This app for overclocking and undervolting Sony Ericsson Xperia series Android phones come with a variety of tweaks and optimizations that are meant to enhance user experience and stability.
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Install ZipIT Script On Xperia Arc To Save Battery, RAM and Root [Multipurpose Script]
Although Android has a huge development community but it is also a fact that development is highly fragmented. This means that normally you don’t find a tweak, ROM, hack etc. that comes packaged all your desired features and you have to flash / install them on by one. Sahha, XDA member, has done some effort to change the concept altogether as he has developed a custom script that addresses multiple issues and brings awesome features on Xepria Arc.
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Unlock Xperia X10 Bootloader With A Single Click [Unlock Tool]
Sony Ericsson became the first Android manufacturer to offer free bootloader unlocking service via a web portal. This was later followed by HTC and after Motorola’s takeover by Google, we believe that unlocked bootloaders will be offered by Moto as well. Although unlocking bootloaders through web application has been opted for by many users, but there are still some who want it to happen quickly and from the comfort of their desktop. Senior XDA member and Android developer, Mayazcherquoi, has developed a one click Sony Ericsson Xepria X10 bootloader unlock tool that does the unlocking job with a single click.
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Fix Audio Stuttering Problem On Xperia X10 Updated To 2.3.3 Gingerbread [Guide]
Sony Ericsson started rolling out official Android Gingerbread update for Sony Ericsson Xperia x10 couple of days back. The development community was quick to react and rooted the build with other essentials within 24 hours of release. However, there are some folks who have managed to root their Xperias updates to Gingerbread but are now facing a pretty annoying sound stuttering when playing songs, videos and during calls.
Read MoreRoot And Install xRecovery On Xperia X10 Updated To Official Android Gingerbread [Azuzu Method]
Previously we reported Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread official roll out for Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 and now, the underground development community at XDA, has managed to attain root privileges. There are many pros and cons related to rooting any Android device and you can get a general idea by exploring the post we published sometime back. For those who still want to know “why root”, then a simple answer is that rooting allows you to gain near-to-complete access of your Android device and is a pre-requisite to run awesome mods, hacks, recovery and apks that require special permissions.
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Easy Multiboot Options To Switch Between ROMs For Xperia X10 Mini
If you are a ROM freak and love to try out new ROMs, then chances are that you want multiple ROMs on your phone. This is possible using apps like DRX2, which we covered in a past article. However once that is done, it can be a real headache trying to switch from one ROM to the next and to teach your phone how to manage the ROMs that are installed in your SD card and which ROM to load by default. Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini has internal memory enough for just one Android ROM. This situation, however, can be rectified by running multiple ROMs on SD card. To manage all these options, we now have a single mod developed by XDA recognized developer nobodyAtall.
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Install CyanogenMod 7.1 BETA ROM On Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc
Things have been somewhat boring at the Xperia Arc’s end lately. For what promised to be one of the hottest Android devices out there, the Arc’s world is pretty slowed down. However, developers at the FreeXperia Project are trying to kick that notion out of play by releasing a working CM7.1 port for the Arc. Hopefully this will pave way for more ROMs to follow, but for now, we’re talking about a CM7 ROM.
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Manually Install Android 2.3.3 Update On Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc has started receiving the OTA update to Android 2.3.3 but as like most OTA’s, it hasn’t made it to all phones. So if you own an Xperia Arc and and not a fan of waiting it out, you could always update your device manually. Read on for how to update your Xperia Arc to Android 2.3.3.
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Install Android 2.3.4 Based CyanogenMod 7 Port On SE XPERIA X10 Mini
Earlier we had covered CyanogenMod 7 port for the XPERIA X10 Mini, but that was based on Android 2.3.3. This time around, CM7.0.3, which is also based on Android 2.3.3 has been tweaked up a bit by XDA-Developers forum members nobodyAtall and DaRk_dOg for the X10 Mini to include the latest Android 2.3.4 update. For more on this ROM and installation instructions, read on!
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Install Analogue Clock On Sony Ericsson LiveView For Android
A while back, Sony Ericsson launched a one of a kind device, named the Live View, which allows you to connect it your Android device running Android 2.0 or higher via Bluetooth, giving you a remote control of your Android device. The device shaped like a wrist watch for convenience and aesthetics, even allows you to receive live notifications of whatever happens on your phone. A wrist watch, hmm…but where’s the time on this thing? Oh it’s up on the left corner of that screen, that tiny speck of time. LiveView goes on the wrist alright, but without a proper watch to it. The LiveView - after all the effort put into it - was missing a Clock! As mind boggling as that is, thanks to XDA-Developers forum member cyansmoker, you can now have your LiveView display a clock on it’s screen. Read on for more on the app and how to download it.
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How To Install Gingerbread Based CyanogenMod 7 On SE Xperia X1
The Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 which was originally supposed to run the Windows Mobile OS, was given a new lease of life when the Android OS was ported to the device. The lease has been extended courtesy of XDA-Developers forum member faryaab, who has managed to port the much famous CyanogenMod 7 ROM onto the Xperia X1. We have devices like the HTC HD2 that shipped with Windows Mobile, but have been hacked into running Android as well. The Sony Xperia 1 is now attempting to stand amongst that league. For more on this ROM and how to install it on your Xperia X1, read on!
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How To Root Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc And Xperia Neo
The root for the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc and Neo is finally here! Incase this just did not make sense to you and you’re unfamiliar with what rooting an android device is all about and why you should do that, read our top 10 reasons to root your Android device. As for those familiar with the concept, read on for how to root your Xperia Arc and Neo.
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How To Unlock Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc, Neo, Pro & Play’s Bootloader
We now have confirmation of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc’s bootloader being unlocked, just a few days into it’s release. It has been a long time coming since the release of the famous Xperia X10 and things have been quiet since, but not anymore. What’s more, is that Sony Ericsson have kept true to their word, and released the Xperia Arc along with the Neo, Pro and Play with an un-lockable bootloader. Let’s get straight to business shall we, so read on for more on how to unlock the latest Xperia devices bootloader!
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life.contacts Is A Sleek Android Widget For Frequently Used Contacts
Currently in beta, Sony Ericsson’s life.contacts for Android is a free homescreen widget that automatically generates shortcuts to frequently used contacts, syncs contacts with Google and Email accounts, and provides an additional background service that forwards information on missed calls and SMS from said contacts to the selected Google/Email account.
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