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We have been having a lot of questions regarding the update for our 2011 Xperia™ phones to the new Android 2.3.4 version. And we are happy to tell you that today we announced that the 2.3.4 version of Gingerbread platform for all the 2011 Xperia™ Smartphones will start the roll out during October at select markets.
Some of the features you will get from this update are:
Google Talk with Video Chat for smartphones with front-facing cameras
Updated Facebook inside Xperia™ functionality for enhanced like, share and discover abilities. We have talked about Facebook inside Xperia™ on previous posts.
Xperia™ smartphones introducing world’s first 3D sweep panorama functionality powered by Sony.
The software upgrade will enable consumers to turn their Xperia™ smartphone into a mini-mobile PC by connecting USB peripherals (mouse, keyboard or game controller) to Sony Ericsson LiveDock™ multimedia station. Connect the smartphone to a TV via HDMI to get a big screen experience.
Swipe text input – text input by swiping the finger from one letter to the next
Screen capture – allows the user to share a screen grab from anywhere in the phone
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The software upgrade enables consumers to turn their Xperia smartphone into a mini-mobile PC by connecting USB peripherals (mouse, keyboard or game controller) to Sony Ericsson LiveDock™ multimedia station.
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So, finally "real" OTG support (still via LiveDock but that's a plus too).
Hope they'll keep up with Ice Cream too
I was just about to post it here
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The live dock isn't working with the xperia play.. I posted a question in their site and they said there's already a dock for the play and live dock isn't supported with play :S
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3D sweep panorama! Nice ;D
And OTA update to 2.3.4! That probably means we won't lose our root
I don't think we will get the camera update too because they are meant for the 8mp exmor cameras not ours :/
We dint even get digital zoom in the recent updates when the arc got it
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yeahh.. lots of new features.. can't wait for this update..
Wish I could get excited about this but you know Verizon is never gonna give this to us.
Maybe I'll root it however I'm not a fan of rooting a device I rely on to function properly 100% of the time. Thats why I have a nook running CM7 that I screw with.
I was wrong :O
The new xperia neo V just released and it possibly has the same 5mp camera as in the play so HD video recording might be an upcoming possibility and if we get panorama means we no longer will have the stock android camera App
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I would like to know, will PLAY's released after October have 2.3.4 on them or will they have 2.3.2?
Also if they have 2.3.4, will it still be possible to unlock to Bootloader and flash a rooted ROM?
All the best,
NSCXP2005
ammarcool12 said:
I was wrong :O
The new xperia neo V just released and it possibly has the same 5mp camera as in the play so HD video recording might be an upcoming possibility and if we get panorama means we no longer will have the stock android camera App
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neo V has HD rec. and 5MP camera?
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nscxp2005 said:
I would like to know, will PLAY's released after October have 2.3.4 on them or will they have 2.3.2?
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Old stock will still have 2.3.2, new stock will have whatever it had when it left the factory.
Why does this matter?
Whatever you get, simply plug it into your pc, update via PC Companion and you have the brand new official version.
No PC? Simply update OTA for the brand new version.
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Also if they have 2.3.4, will it still be possible to unlock to Bootloader and flash a rooted ROM?
All the best,
NSCXP2005
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I believe the current method is to downgrade to 2.3.2 then flash the new firmware, then update OTA. (dont quote me on that)
I havnt done this though, but i know it is possible. Just read some other threads to how to do it and you can get it done.
Careful not to brick your phone, a bit of reading is required
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neo V has HD rec. and 5MP camera?
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Neo definitely has 8MP.
EDIT: Oh no... after more research the Neo V definitely has 5MP
Things I noticed with the Neo V -
Camera
3D sweep panorama
5 megapixel camera
16x digital zoom
Auto focus
Face detection
Flash/LED
Front facing camera (VGA)
Geo tagging
HD video recording (720p)
Image stabiliser
Red-eye reduction
Scene detection
Self-timer
Send to web
Smile detection
Sweep panorama
Touch capture
Touch focus
Video light
Video recording
Video stabiliser
Connectivity
All services mentioned in this leaflet may not be available in every market.
3.5 mm audio jack
aGPS
Bluetooth™ technology
DLNA Certified™
Google Latitude™
Google Maps™ for Mobile
Google Maps™ with Street View
HDMI™ support
Media Transfer Protocol support
Micro USB support
Modem
Native USB tethering
Synchronisation via Facebook™
Synchronisation via Google Sync™
Synchronisation via Sony Ericsson Sync
Synchronisation via Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®
TV Out
USB mass storage
USB High speed 2.0 support
Wi-Fi®
Wi-Fi® Hotspot functionality
Wisepilot™ turn-by-turn navigation
Display
Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine
16,777,216 colour TFT
Capacitive touchscreen (multi-touch)
3.7 inches
480 x 854 pixels (FWVGA)
Scratch-resistant
So note how they say "HDMI support" and "TV Out". I am hoping this is only needed via a software update.
I also found it interesting that they didn't include a Micro USB > HDMI cable in the box...
Also the Bravia Engine was an update that the X10 got so we might see that on the XP as well.
Yeah! Finally ab offcial Screenshots function for Xperia Play without root
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Unless they give us Play users the same camera software most of the other Xperias have, I seriously doubt we will get the pano functionality.
...seriously, even the Xperia Mini Pro has better UI software for the camera than we do!
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Unless they give us Play users the same camera software most of the other Xperias have, I seriously doubt we will get the pano functionality.
...seriously, even the Xperia Mini Pro has better UI software for the camera than we do!
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Well if the Neo V has the same camera as the Play then you would assume that they are cross compatible.
I always questioned why the put the Neo in direct competition with the Arc...
One is slim and sexy and the other one is frumpy and ordinary looking yet both had exactly the same features.
They are probably recalling all the Neo's and replacing the cameras and putting V stickers on their boxes as we speak.
I guess this phone has some kind of 3D capabilities, that's why it has 5m camera.
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neo V has HD rec. and 5MP camera?
Yup it does :/
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IMO, all useless features.. i was hoping for something better then that. Oh well.
It hasn't been discovered yet, neither announced by SE, about which I am surprised, but here's the breaking news!
With 2.3.4 update for Xperia PLAY, the stock camera app now records 720p with continuous autofocus!
Sony Ericsson has really made alot of improvements in the 2011 Xperia series via their updates
P.S. Waiting for the R button capture app to be updated!
I hope it is true.
the ROM and the update has been live for days now, can anyone confirm this? i can't since i'm waiting for OTA
Wheres the source for this info?
I pray this is true, please someone confirm this, I bin waiting for the official UK release but if this is true I'll flash the Nordic version.
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Previous Smart Phones: Xperia X10 mini pro,
Xperia X10 mini,
Nokia 5800.
TS, you already post that here and also here..
There is already camera mod to user R button as a shutter. What do you mean the R button for the camera app to be updated?
brochador said:
TS, you already post that here and also here..
There is already camera mod to user R button as a shutter. What do you mean the R button for the camera app to be updated?
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It may not work properly
im gonna test on the autofocus and the R button app now
The camera app mod for Xperia play which takes pictures by R button does not support HD recording and focus in video. I meant it should be updated. It works like the old one.
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This is 100% true, I tested it myself on my Xperia Play
1280x720 @30 fps on the stock camera app smooth and clear!
There is no source (about which I'm surprised), but that's true.
@brochador, I know, there is no harm to speak to a bigger audience, all these threads were related to the update
What are the video size options in this update?
@brocha
at least OP didn't have to start a new thread.
@OP
will wait for the update via air then..
I don't get it lol I just tried the video camera and it didn't look hd.
How is it done?
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I don't get it lol I just tried the video camera and it didn't look hd.
How is it done?
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Have you installed Android 2.3.4 on your Xplay?
Yeah I have. Even psexperia stopped working.
I took a test video and uploaded it for all to see...I'll do a longer one tomorrow, but yes it's HD, 720p, confirmed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96EocxqNVGs
OTA!!!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait!
is OTA available for uk generic (rooted)?
thanks
not yet.. I'm on UK generic.. i guess it will take a month before it becomes available via OTA since it will be available first via pc companion..
Android 2.3.4 official it's available since saturday here in Italy, but....no 720p recording and no sweep panorama, what the hell?!?!?
Do u guys have the 720p recording from a rom custom or official update?
Yeah its has 720p HD. But in camera app settings it says High quality not HD
My Xperia Play R800i is running 2.3.4 and it has continuous auto focus and has 720p recording.. I upgraded officially and then rooted with zergrush method
The main feature off lollipop and sony chooses to ignore it.
Let's all start the digging
That is terrible news :<
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Fu**! Stupid sony!
I do not see more reasons to upgrade to lollipop . The RAW function was my main reason to upgrade .
OK the xperiablog.net report says no raw support for 3rd party cameras as yet. Can anyone confirm the same for the inbuilt camera
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Fu**! Stupid sony!
I do not see more reasons to upgrade to lollipop . The RAW function was my main reason to upgrade .
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+1
Really, Samsung don't have it, LG don't have it either. Or has that changed?
sony wouldnt implement it in its camera firmware anyway, but i was hoping that at least they would include the support for it for 3rd party camera apps, but acordingly to xperia blog, all features are disabled.
This is a shame really, sony ****ed up big time. Galaxy s6 has RAW option, manual focus, manual everything, and all this in the default camera app. You can go even further and use 3rd party apps that have more features.
we cant even get away from the mediocre camera results from sony now, this is sad.
i expect that they implement some of the advanced camera api features from lollipop on Z4, so soon or later it would be ported to z3 series, but this is just a speculation by me.
Can anyone tell, if soft skin issue has been fixed for front facing camera?
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Can anyone tell, if soft skin issue has been fixed for front facing camera?
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Isn't fixed. Source from the other lollipop thread here
ogyct said:
Can anyone tell, if soft skin issue has been fixed for front facing camera?
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Nope not fixed.
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But can developers implant these camera api's in there roms even if sony haven't?
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But can developers implant these camera api's in there roms even if sony haven't?
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No, we can't because the camera binaries for the Sony Exmor IMX220 camera sensor have to support it and the only phones to use this sensor are the entire Sony Z Series and the Meizu MX4.
Can someone say if it's possible to use another devices camera binaries for the same sensor?
Since our only hope is riding on the Meizu MX4: gsmarena.com/meizu_mx4_and_mx_4_pro_to_get_android_lollipopbased_flyme_os-news-11023.php
criscodecookies said:
No, we can't because the camera binaries for the Sony Exmor IMX220 camera sensor have to support it and the only phones to use this sensor are the entire Sony Z Series and the Meizu MX4.
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I remember reading something about a new HTC phone coming out with the same sensor which could theoretically make that possible. Can anyone confirm?
meh,
because YOU want RAW doesnt't mean other want it, 99% of customers don't care about RAW so don't say stupid things.
Would have been nice to have to play around with and to show off to my iPhone friend . In the end it all depends on your point of view. Compared to smartphone camera a few years ago the Z3c is amazing. I've made some beautiful shots with it. And compared to a "real" camera all smartphones are garbage (except maybe Nokia?).
So for me the camera is perfect. I don't want to make a photography album with my pictures I want to have a quick shooter to capture some memories. And with the auto mode and the dedicated button the Z3c is exactly what I need.
It's frustrating because the camera hardware in the phone isn't being utilized to its full potential. Yes, it's fine for the average user, but for some, and I think many on this forum share this mindset - we try to get the most out of our devices. Not tapping into our camera's full potential is like leaving our device unrooted - it's neutered.
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Galaxy s6 has RAW option, manual focus, manual everything, and all this in the default camera app. You can go even further and use 3rd party apps that have more features.
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The main difference between the S6 and the Z3 being that the S6 is running Lollipop out of the box, where the Z3 is running Kit Kat. Implementing the Camera2 API is a lot more work than just porting the legacy firmware on Lollipop. That's why all OEMs chose to port their old firmware and stop here.
ilgreco112 said:
meh,
because YOU want RAW doesnt't mean other want it, 99% of customers don't care about RAW so don't say stupid things.
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Ok mystic meg
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pepeo123 said:
sony wouldnt implement it in its camera firmware anyway, but i was hoping that at least they would include the support for it for 3rd party camera apps, but acordingly to xperia blog, all features are disabled.
This is a shame really, sony ****ed up big time. Galaxy s6 has RAW option, manual focus, manual everything, and all this in the default camera app. You can go even further and use 3rd party apps that have more features.
we cant even get away from the mediocre camera results from sony now, this is sad.
i expect that they implement some of the advanced camera api features from lollipop on Z4, so soon or later it would be ported to z3 series, but this is just a speculation by me.
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S6 does bit have RAW in their official camera app. Nor do they have manual shutter speed etc in their camera app.
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adamk7 said:
I remember reading something about a new HTC phone coming out with the same sensor which could theoretically make that possible. Can anyone confirm?
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HTC use a Toshiba Sensor.
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criscodecookies said:
No, we can't because the camera binaries for the Sony Exmor IMX220 camera sensor have to support it and the only phones to use this sensor are the entire Sony Z Series and the Meizu MX4.
Can someone say if it's possible to use another devices camera binaries for the same sensor?
Since our only hope is riding on the Meizu MX4: gsmarena.com/meizu_mx4_and_mx_4_pro_to_get_android_lollipopbased_flyme_os-news-11023.php
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the funny thing is, I tried snapchat today, and the front camera does not soften the skin.
I guess there is a way but I'm no developer so I cant check or try.
Hello Guy's
In The CM Based Roms We Have Problem In Camera Like Camera Crash And Most Important We Can Not Record The Video Because Camera Is Going To Crash OR We Don;t Have Recording Options In Camera App.
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Hello Guy's
In The CM Based Roms We Have Problem In Camera Like Camera Crash And Most Important We Can Not Record The Video Because Camera Is Going To Crash OR We Don;t Have Recording Options In Camera App.
But I Have A Solution For This Problem It's Work For Me I Hope It's Gonna Work For You. The Step Of The Solution Is Very Simple. Just Download The App A Better Camera.
If You Wanaa Dwonload The Pro Version Of This App Then Download Link Is Given Below .
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or try the stock camera app.works fine...
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CM camera app is stable now, although its output leaves a bit to be desired. The only real bug with it now is low volume when recording video. There is a ported version of the ASUS camera app that gives OK results for photos, but video is not working on that.
I am using this apk. thanks dude!
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Does the Google Camera app work/work well?
smartgid said:
Does the Google Camera app work/work well?
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As far as I can tell, identical to the CM AOSP camera app with just the addition of lens blur function (which kind of works, unlike the depth of field mode on the ported ASUS camera app, which crashes on mine). Both the stock and Google apps produce very grainy results though. The ported ASUS app is better.
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As far as I can tell, identical to the CM AOSP camera app with just the addition of lens blur function (which kind of works, unlike the depth of field mode on the ported ASUS camera app, which crashes on mine). Both the stock and Google apps produce very grainy results though. The ported ASUS app is better.
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Thank you so much! Would you happen to know if the ASUS camera works if I pull the APK and use it in CyanogenMod? My new ASUS Zenfone 2 is scheduled to arrive in the mail tomorrow.
smartgid said:
Thank you so much! Would you happen to know if the ASUS camera works if I pull the APK and use it in CyanogenMod? My new ASUS Zenfone 2 is scheduled to arrive in the mail tomorrow.
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I am using it in Cyanogen, someone ported it to work (you can't just download it from the playstore, you need a ported version). If you search the Cyanogen thread on the Zenfone 2 Original Android Development sub-page, you can find the link for it. They got the flash working, and most of the modes (super res, manual etc) seem to function. But as I said, video recording is broken, and the depth of field mode also crashed for me.
Hi,
I have one question:
Is any option to have the camera application from sony? I mean this same like xperia z3?
I think we have to wait until development of roms comes then maybe someone port xperia camera app to a aosp rom or something.
I have a xperia ultra with HybridRom on it and Uncle Lucifer(the developer of the rom) ported camera app to the rom.
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wilu85 said:
Hi,
I have one question:
Is any option to have the camera application from sony? I mean this same like xperia z3?
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Yes, buy a Z3!
the sony camera app is build and copyright by sony! there is no legal way to get this app without buying the sony phones.
The sensor is pretty good, but the software is pretty bad. The sensor is also capable of filming slow motion @ 120fps, but the slomo feature is definitely not filming at 120 - hope there's an alternative to use this feature correctly