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2011 Sony Ericsson Xperia Devices Taste Android 4.4 KitKat

2011 Sony Ericsson Xperia Devices Taste Android 4.4 KitKat

December 7, 2013
Ever since Google unveiled Android's latest flavor, 4.4 KitKat, users have been on the edges of their seats, biting their fingernails in anticipation of trying it out on their own devices with an official update or with custom ROMs. This is no different for owners of the aging and relatively old Sony Ericsson Xperia devices...
Linux 3.0.8 Kernel for 2011 Xperia Devices

Linux 3.0.8 Kernel for 2011 Xperia Devices

April 29, 2013
Some devices just refuse to die, no matter how long they've been around. That said, a team of devoted developers has come together to bring the Linux kernel 3.0.8 to every 2011 Xperia device.  The last official kernel release from Sony (Ericsson) for 2011 Xperia Devices was version 2.6.32. XDA Recognized Developer nobodyAtall based this kernel on the...
Xperia T Applications Ported to Xperia 2011 Lineup

Xperia T Applications Ported to Xperia 2011 Lineup

October 25, 2012
Another Sony Xperia device was released recently. If you're unfamiliar with the development culture of Xperia devices, that means that everything on the new Xperia device will be ported to every other Xperia device in short order. For now, though, the Sony Xperia Ray, Active, Mini, and Mini Pro have gotten a port of some...
Unofficial AOKP Jelly Bean Ported to 14 Sony Xperia Devices

Unofficial AOKP Jelly Bean Ported to 14 Sony Xperia Devices

September 21, 2012
When it comes to multi-device releases, it doesn't get much more straightforward than a widespread Sony Xperia release. Given how close the hardware and software is between devices, it isn't overly difficult to get a single piece of software working on a number of devices. As such, unofficial AOKP Jelly Bean was ported to 14...
Xperia GX Launcher Finds New Home with Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Active, Ray

Xperia GX Launcher Finds New Home with Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Active, Ray

August 20, 2012
Given the extreme sharing nature of the Sony Xperia lineup, it was only a matter of time before the recently released Sony Xperia GX had its software ported to every other Sony Xperia device. Thus, the Sony Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Active, and Ray all got a port of the Docomo app from the GX. Posted to the...
Xperia S Lock Screen Ported to Xperia Arc, Mini, Mini Pro, Active, Ray, Now With Shortcuts

Xperia S Lock Screen Ported to Xperia Arc, Mini, Mini Pro, Active, Ray, Now With Shortcuts

July 27, 2012
Sony Xperia development is a whirlwind of sharing and porting. There seemingly isn't anything released on any given Xperia device that isn't eventually ported to the other Xperia devices. From the launcher, to apps, and many other things, the Sony Xperia line is the epitome of developmental sharing. That said, the Sony Xperia Arc as...
ICS Walkman Port for the 2011 Sony Xperia Lineup

ICS Walkman Port for the 2011 Sony Xperia Lineup

July 12, 2012
In the past, we brought you news of the ICS Walkman app port to a couple of devices and the Walkman app ported to MDPI Xperia phones running Gingerbread. With the popularity of the Walkman port growing, so too is the number of devices it is ported to. With the Gingerbread port already solidly in place, the...
Auto Bloat Remover Tool Released for Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, and Active

Auto Bloat Remover Tool Released for Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, and Active

June 5, 2012
Bloatware sucks. It takes up space and is usually comprised of applications that no one wants. Even worse, in some cases, it even runs in the background constantly and causes diminished battery life and performance. While some carriers and OEMs have recently begun curbing this nasty habit, many older devices will never get this improved treatment....
Modded Xperia S Music Player Shows Up for Other Xperia Devices

Modded Xperia S Music Player Shows Up for Other Xperia Devices

May 18, 2012
It can be said without exaggeration that the Sony Xperia S has been one of the best Android devices ever when it comes to porting its software to other Android devices. Xperia S ports are simply everywhere, and range from a few applications to, in some cases, full blown ROMs. It seems as though nearly everyone...
Sony Kicks Off ICS Updates to 2011 Xperia Line

Sony Kicks Off ICS Updates to 2011 Xperia Line

April 14, 2012
In a world where it would seem handset manufacturers balk at rolling out new Android OS updates to their entire line (e.g. Samsung's stance on the Galaxy S series), Sony continues to step up to the plate. By doing so, they become the first carrier in the industry to release ICS to an entire line of...