Sony Ericcson Xperia X8 Getting Update Of Android 2.1

Recently Sony Ericcson Xperia X10 mini and mini pro get Android 2.1 and now a new Android 2.1 update roll out for Sony Ericcson Xperia X8.Sony Ericcson said X8 users can expect the roll-out to be more of a gradual nature and has provided no timeline as to exactly when devices will get the Android 2.1 update……

Sony Ericsson today said it had started the first wave of Android 2.1 upgrades for the Xperia X8. Some of the mid-range smartphones will get the upgrades today and should be followed by a “gradual” rollout to every carrier and country that supports the X8.Some additional Xperia X10s are also getting the upgrade, the company said.The X8 updates are the same as for the X10 mini and mini pro, which didn’t get the full-size X10′s 720p video recording but did add support for media sharing with TVs, new editions of Sony Ericsson’s custom Mediaspace and Timespace layers, and the updated app and compatibility support inherent to Android 2.1.

How to change your customization code for update:

• You need your phone to be rooted,use superoneclick 1.5.0. Newest versions do not work at X8. The attached archive X8win is the superonelick 1.5.0. Enable usb debugging (settings->applications-development) and connect the phone to your pc. If you do not have drivers for the debug mode you can use the ones from the “X8 drivers”. After you have the drivers installed ,usb debug enabled and phone connected start superoneclick.exe and press root. You may need to wait 5 or even 10 minutes for it to complete. Wait until you see “Your device is rooted” popup.
• Install root explorer. Start root explorer. Open the “system” folder. In the upper right corner of root explorer you will see “Mount R/W” button. Press it. Now go to the build.prop file. Long press on it and select “Open in text editor”. You should edit the following items:

ro.product.name=E15i_XXXX-XXXX where XXXX-XXXX is the customization code. For example mine is 1241-3708 but there is still no update for it.

ro.build.fingerprint=SEMC/E15i_XXXX-XXXX/sonyEricssonE15i/

ro.semc.version.cust=XXXX-XXXX

You should replace XXXX-XXXX with the desired customization code for all the lines listed above.

When ready press the menu button (left) while still in the text editor and press save.

• VERY IMPORTANT – REBOOT YOUR PHONE.
• After reboot check for update with Update service or PC Companion and it should find it.

Download Android 2.1 For Xperia X8:X8 drivers.zip , X8win.zip , com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer.v2.12.2.apk

How to check your customization code:

1. Lock the screen of your phone. Press the menu button (left button) so that the screen is lit but still locked.
2. Press the home (central button) and back (right button) in following sequence:

home-back-back-home-back-home-home-back

Try several times if you can not do it the first time. when successful secret menu will appear. Go to Service info->Software info and find “customization version”
It should be something like 1241-3708_R3A (this is my code, your will be different but the same format).

Sony Ericsson LiveView available in Europe

Sony Ericsson LiveView and LiveView accessory is now available in Europe and sale in some European countries markets……

Sony Ericsson’s Android-augmenting, Bluetooth-tethered LiveView accessory is now available in some European countries, including some fan faves like the UK, Germany, and France. Prices seem to vary from country to country, with a UK version going for £48.97 (about $79 US), France getting a €59 shot at it (about $80 US), and Germany swooping in with an über-low €42 tag (about $57 US).

Compatible with:

• Acer: Liquid Metal
• Dell: Streak
• Google: Nexus One
• HTC: Desire, Desire HD, Desire Z, Gratia, HD mini, Legend, Wildfire
• Motorola: DEFY, Flipout, Milestone, XT720
• Samsung: Galaxy Europa I5500, Galaxy S I9000, i5500 Corby
• Sony Ericsson: X10, XPERIA X10 Mini, XPERIA X10 Mini Pro

Thanks : engadget

Sony Ericsson WP7 phones, Xperia X7, Xperia X7 mini seen on Youtube

There are discrepancies in the specifications that one may observe in the leaked videos of Sony Ericsson Xperia X7 and Xperia X7 mini as seen on Youtube. Yet these screenshots seen on you tube have tentatively confirmed the existence of upcoming smartphones from Sony Ericsson to be based on Windows 7 operating system. Hence, we may say that new smartphones from Sony Ericsson are based on Windows Phone 7 OS and these handsets are the Xperia X7 and the X7 Mini. These WP 7 enabled phones of Sony Ericsson, referred to as Xperia X7 and Xperia X7 Mini, are expected to launch in first quarter of 2011.

Sony Ericsson turned from Symbian OS to Windows 7, considering that Symbian OS lacked “ecosystem”. Getting again to the specifications of these phones reveal that there is a 8.1 MP camera with HD (720p) video recording in the Xperia X7 and in the inferior version, the Xperia X7 Mini, there is a 10.1-megapixel camera. It gives us enough reason to think and re-consider the fact that news about these phone is true or not.

The two smartphone gadgets fit the Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 hardware specifications. In Sony Ericsson Xperia X7, there is a 4.3-inch wide capacitive WVGA display and it runs on a 1.2 GHz Qualcomm MSM8260 processor. As mentioned above it also boasts of an 8MP camera with ability to shoot 720p HD video. There is HMDI-Out and for a great sound effect, Dolby Digital Plus surround sound feature is also present in it.

In its slimmer and smaller version, the Sony Ericsson Xperia X7 Mini, there is a smaller 3.5-inches wide WVGA display. Similarly, its processor is slightly less powerful and rated at 1GHz. It is Qualcomm QSD8250, the one that is present inside the Nexus One, the Google smartphone. Its 10.1MP camera that shoots 720p HD video, comes with 3x optical zoom and a Xenon flash features that makes it stand out in the crowd. Such a technologically advanced camera is lacking even in Nokia N8 which was hyped to have the best camera. Windows Phone 7 lovers getting this OS in Sony Ericsson handsets must now be eagerly waiting for these handsets to launch and we too hope it happens to be really happening soon.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 and Cedar launched in India

It was launched long back in other Asian countries and now Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 has landed in India to storm the Indian handset market along with Sony Ericsson Cedar.The former is a phone meant for the higher segment and the latter at a price tag of just Rs.8000 is for the mid-segment. Sony Ericsson is offering variety with the launch of these two handsets. The price of Sony Ericsson Xperia has been kept under 14K and is reasonable enough for a smartphone of that calibre. Xperia X8 is an Android smartphone offered at price of Rs. 13,900. It runs on Android v2.1 and was unveiled for the Indian buyers back in August. Other phones unveiled at the same time were the Sony Ericsson Aspen, the Cedar, the Zylo and the Spiro. While all the other phones have hit the market, Xperia X8 was anxiously awaited one.



The Xperia X8 is supported on GSM GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS HSPA 900/2100 and UMTS HSPA 800/850/1900/2100 network.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 flaunts a 3.2 megapixels photo snapper to click pictures, shoot videos and the same can be uploaded directly on SNS as Facebook. The messaging features as Push email, IM (G-talk), Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync support with Dataviz RoadSync, MMS and Predictive text input are enabled on the phone. Xperia X8 has 3-inches wide HVGA capacitive touchscreen that offers 320 x 480 pixels resolution. Its speedy web browser supports quick video streaming and access to all kinds of social networking via Timescape. Its music player comes with PlayNow and TrackID.



For fast data connectivity, there is Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The phone has capacious 128MB of internal memory and come pre-loaded with a 2GB microSD card. The memory can be extended to an upper limit of 16GB. Xperia X8 also has location based service like A-GPS, Google Maps, Wisepilot turn-by-turn navigation in selected regions.



Sony Ericsson Cedar is a basic phone that comes with all the requisite features as 2MP digital zoom camera, video recording, MP3/eAAC+/WAV player with 3.5 mm audio jack, FM Radio, 3D games, full access to Net, social networking and expandable memory. Though a entry level phone, Cedar has good connectivity features as it is 3G HSPA enabled and comes with Bluetooth with A2DP and microUSB v2.0.