Root Xperia 2011 Android 4.0.4 – 4.1.B.0.587

Rooting is the process of allowing you to run your device with root-level permissions. Additionally, when we talk about Root we generally include Superuser permissions and various tools that assist with power user type activities.Once Rooted it’s possible for you to replace pre-installed apps, modify or replace system files, and do all sorts of low-level stuff

First do the following on your device

Go to settings > Security > Mark  “Unknown sources”

Settings > Developer options > Mark USB debugging

Settings > Xperia > connectivity > USB connection mode > select MSC mode

 1) You should download Flastool

 2) Download the respective Kernel to flash

Live With Walkman

Arc/Arc S

Neo/ Neo V

Ray

Active

Mni/Mini Pro

 3) Go to C>flashtool > firmwares > and delete everything present in the folder; Then copy the kernel into this folder

4) Now launch Flashtool

Run this with administrative privileges

5) Click on the Flash icon circled below

Sony announces super-thin 10.1″ Xperia Tablet Z, coming to Japan this spring

Sony on Monday announced its new flagship tablet, the 10.1-inch Xperia Tablet Z, which features an impressive thickness of 6.9mm and is set to arrive in Japan this spring.

The Xperia Tablet Z is powered by a quad-core 1.5GHz processor and Android 4.1, and it comes with an 8.1mp camera. It features LTE connectivity, presumably for the NTT DoCoMo network, and NFC for one-touch transfers with other Xperia devices.

The new tablet, which is waterproof and dustproof, is scheduled to arrive this spring, though it’s not clear whether it will launch beyond Japan.

Earlier this month at CES, Sony unveiled its flagship Xperia Z smartphone to round out its Xperia series. Between its high-end smartphone and tablet announcements, Sony has come out swinging in 2013.

The company released the Xperia Tablet S last year, but it had anembarrassing recall due to a manufacturing issue flaw that compromised its splashproof design.

Sony has been in the midst of a massive restructuring led by new CEO Kazuo Hirai It has announced plans to sell its billion-dollar New York headquarters and rent them back. The company is also said to be looking into a similar maneuver for one of its offices in Tokyo.

Hirai said at CES that he has made a commitment to “revitalize Sony’s electronics business.” With the tablet and smartphone versions of the Xperia Z, he’s off to an attractive start.

Jelly Bean Xperia boot animation available to download

Want to install the latest boot animation for your Sony Xperia? Well you’ve come to the right place, the new boot animation for the Jelly Bean Xperia update has leaked. You can download the necessary zip file here. If you want to install this to your Xperia, you’ll need to make sure it is rooted and follow the instructionshere. See a video of it in action below. 

Xperia Z passes through the FCC

The Sony Xperia Z has passed through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) revealing a bunch of teardown photos and even the handset’s start-up guide. The C6602 HSPA+ model is the one that is involved in the tests, rather than the LTE C6603 model.

What we learn from some of the pictures is that the handset will include a linear oscillating vibrator for vibration duties rather than the harsher rotational vibrator. Another factor we note is that the battery looks like it will be tricky to remove and replace, unlike the Xperia S which also had an embedded battery. You can check out the full FCC documents here.

Source: http://www.xperiablog.net

Sony Xperia ZL goes up for pre-order in Germany

Up until now, the only pre-order news we’ve been able to bring you on Sony’s new flagship handsets is for the Xperia Z (C660X). Well, we finally have the first pre-order information on the Xperia ZL (C650X). PhoneHouse.de has listed both black and white variants of the Xperia ZL for €599.99 (£504, $799). The handset is expected to be available from April from the retailer. At this stage, it’s unknown whether we will see a wider European release of the Xperia ZL, but we’ll keep our eyes peeled for you. 

Source : http://www.xperiablog.net

Exclusive Pictures and Hands-On with the "Stunning" Sony Xperia Z

Our own Klaus Wedekind is at CES 2013 this week, and brings you an exclusive hands-on with the Xperia Z: Sony's brand-new flagship device:

After a few solid but unspectacular devices, Sony has managed to create a real masterpiece: the Xpiera Z. I was almost tempted not to return the device after spending some time with it at CES. The design, hardware and software create a near-perfect package which could rocket Sony to the top yet again.