Sony recently started pushing out a new firmware update (build 17.1.2.A.0.314) for the LTE variant of its Xperia Z2 (SGP521) in several regions across the globe. This update sticks with Android v4.4.2 OS and is primarily aimed at offering users with a couple of bug-fixes and feature ameliorations like improved touchscreen performance, better call quality, and faster battery recharging in low-power conditions. You can download the FTF file of this update using the direct download links given below.
Archives for July 2014
Panasonic Eluga U with 5.0″ 720p Display and Snapdragon 400 SoC Goes Official in India
Panasonic has officially unveiled the company’s new hardcore Android smartphone, dubbed Eluga U, primarily targeted at Indian customers who’re looking for a higher-end branded smartphone with reasonable specs that is not too hard on the pocket either. Panasonic Eluga U sports a 5-inch HD IPS display panel, a quad-core processor based on Snapdragon chipset, 2GB of RAM, 13MP rear camera and runs Android 4.4.2 KitKat operating system out of the box.
Micromax Canvas L (A108) Full Specifications, Photos and Price
Yet-unannounced Micromax Canvas L (aka Micromax A108) has just popped up in the smartphone listing on Micromax’s official website. Canvas L (A108) is a mid-tier smartphone that sports a 5.5-inch qHD screen, quad-core MediaTek processor and 1GB of RAM. It runs Android v4.4.2 KitKat OS right of the box.
Download Firmware 1.75 PUP for Sony PlayStation 4 (Direct Links)
Only a few days after seeding a minor v1.74 stability update, Sony has officially rolled out the anticipated firmware v1.75 update for its PlayStation 4 console, adding support for Blu-Ray 3D playback and improving sound quality on Blu-Ray and DVD videos during 1.5x playback speed. You can download the PUP file for this update via the direct download links given below.
[Guide] Install Android 4.4.2 MIUI V5 (4.7.25) Custom ROM on Galaxy S3 (GT-I9300)
Samsung Galaxy S3 I9300 users can now upgrade their phone to the latest MIUI V5 (version 4.7.25) official custom ROM based on Android 4.4.2 KitKat OS. Apart from offering the latest MIUI V5 experience on top of Android KitKat, version 4.7.25 Developer Version brings a slew of UI overhauls, bug fixes and feature enhancements (full changelog given below). In this article, I’ve put together an elaborated step-by-step tutorial on how to upgrade your GS3 smartphone to this custom ROM. Just make sure you’ve carefully all the prerequisites twice so that you don’t get your phone screwed up with a void warranty.
For those who didn’t know or weren’t sure, MIUI (pronounced Me-You-I) is Xiaomi Tech’s proprietary Android-based user interface (somewhat similar to Huawei Emotion UI) that features colorful icon packs, smooth animations, streamlined interface, exceptional performance and above all, hardcore stability. If you’re a person who likes experimenting with different ROMs & firmware then I’d definitely recommend you to take it for a spin too. Enough chatter, let’s go to work! [Read more…]