While both Xperia Z and Xperia ZL are identical hardware-wise, the steps on how to root the Sony Xperia ZL are slightly different from its cousin. For the tech folks, the CF Auto root file that used to root Xperia Z has been modified to work with the Xperia ZL. So, here are the instructions on how to root the Xperia ZL.
Category: Android
Sony Xperia ZL CWM Recovery (for locked bootloaders)
Folks at xda have released CWM recovery for the Sony Xperia ZL with locked bootloaders. As expected, everything is working like a charm and there are no ill-effects of flashing this CWM (clock work mod) recovery on the phone.
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Black Galaxy Note 8.0
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 will soon hit the market shelves but until now, we have only seen it in white. The new pics from phonearena clearly indicate that the tablet will also be released in Charcoal black color. This new color actually suits the tablet more than the ‘girlish’ white color, just like we preferred to get a grey galaxy note 2 over white.
Lite ICS ROM for HTC Desire S
Back when HTC promised that the Desire S users will get an update to the ICS (Android 4.0), many people hoped that it will also bring the updated Sense 4.0, but that, unfortunately, did not happen. HTC released a bloated ROM with Sense 3.6.
Galaxy Exhibit 4G Android 4.1 firmware
Android 4.2.2 is already available for the Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 4G but as you already know, Bluetooth does not work in it. Fortunately, there is another jelly bean ROM (Android 4.1.1) in which Bluetooth works as well.
Galaxy Exhibit 4G Android 4.2.2 jelly bean ROM
Folks at XDA have released Baked Black Bean 8 firmware for the Samsung Galaxy Exhibit 4G Android smart phone. Everything is working in this Jelly bean ROM except Bluetooth radio. Here are the features of the ROM.
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