SONY XPERIA V Posts on XDA

Developers bring Android 10 to the Samsung Galaxy A10, Moto G5S, and Sony Xperia SP/T/TX/V with unofficial LineageOS 17.1 custom ROMs

Developers bring Android 10 to the Samsung Galaxy A10, Moto G5S, and Sony Xperia SP/T/TX/V with unofficial LineageOS 17.1 custom ROMs

August 15, 2020
Not every Android smartphone is eligible to get 3 years of OS and security updates from their makers, but that doesn't mean you have to abandon them after the official support ends. XDA's huge aftermarket development community is undoubtedly the primary driving force behind the custom ROM scene, which is enough to breathe new life...
LineageOS 15.1 now available for the Honor 5X and 8 Sony Xperia devices

LineageOS 15.1 now available for the Honor 5X and 8 Sony Xperia devices

December 28, 2018
LineageOS is the go-to custom ROM when it comes to modifying your smartphone. It's based on AOSP and has everything you could ever want by the way of features. If you want to see all of the features you can get from LineageOS 15.1 you can, but it's a very long list. Some highlights are custom accent...
Full Smart Social Camera Experience Ported to Android 4.3 Sony Xperia Devices

Full Smart Social Camera Experience Ported to Android 4.3 Sony Xperia Devices

January 18, 2014
One of the more attractive aspects of the new Android 4.3 update on a number of Sony Xperia devices is what Sony calls the "Smart Social Camera." Originally exclusive to only the Xperia Z1, the camera software allows users to install additional Xperia-only camera apps for additional functions and features to enhance your photo and...
Sony Xperia V Gets Leaked Android 4.3 Firmware Too!

Sony Xperia V Gets Leaked Android 4.3 Firmware Too!

January 13, 2014
Among the most recent Sony devices to receive the highly anticipated Android 4.3 update, the Sony Xperia V has been left in the dark with regards to leaks and other news. First came the firmware leaks for the Xperia SP and T, courtesy of XDA Recognized Developer DooMLoRD. Then not long after, Xperia TX owners also...
Planned 4.3 and 4.4 Upgrades for Current Sony Xperia Devices

Planned 4.3 and 4.4 Upgrades for Current Sony Xperia Devices

November 8, 2013
Ever since the unveiling of Android 4.4, the question that is hounding almost everyone's mind inevitably turns to when (or if) their OEMs will break them off a piece of that KitKat bar. We first heard that the current Nexus stable, as well as a few other devices, would be first in line for the...
Call Recording on the Xperia V and Potentially Others

Call Recording on the Xperia V and Potentially Others

October 6, 2013
"Your call may be recorded for quality assurance purposes." If you've ever spent any time waiting for a customer service representative, you've undoubtedly heard that message a few too many times. In addition to "quality assurance," there are many other reasons why one would want to record a phone call such as treasuring time with...
Status Bar Flipper and Navigation Bar Editor for Xperia T and V

Status Bar Flipper and Navigation Bar Editor for Xperia T and V

September 10, 2013
The notification bar toggles that were added in Android 4.2 have proven themselves to be immensely useful to most users. That said, they're not perfect. For example, the CyanogenMod team was quick to reverse the toggle functionality such that a tap toggles the setting and a long-press takes you to the settings page. Furthermore, it's...