Leaked Android 4.0 ICS ROM hits Xperia PLAY [Video]

by XB on January 9, 2012

in Android,Firmware,News,Videos,Xperia PLAY

The Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY already has an Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich alpha ROM by ICX, however a newer and more complete ROM has become available to PLAY owners. The ROM, which is based on Android 4.0.3, was apparently leaked anonymously and therefore it is more fully-featured than the previous ICX ROM. Users have DooMLoRD from xda-developers to thank for turning the leaked ROM into something usable for end-users.

It’s not all perfect though as the camera is not working and the stock launcher does not allow anyone to add widgets to the homescreen. However, you can use the Trebuchet launcher to get round the latter issue. This ROM is pre-rooted and includes the ICS boot animation. See a couple of preview videos of this in action below.






Via xda-developers.
Thanks Guddu!

CyanogenMod 9 Alpha for Xperia arc pegged for next week

by XB on December 9, 2011

in Android,Firmware,News,Xperia arc

The FreeXperia developer team are working round the clock on CyanogenMod 9 (based on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich). They have confirmed that the first Alpha release should hit at some point next week. The alpha ROM will be available on the Xperia arc only at this stage and is still under heavy development according to FreeXperia developer FXP.

There are three major bugs that the devs are trying to iron out including GSM Data, Camera and Mass Storage. If they can get the ROM stable, they will release the alpha to the public during week 50 (i.e. next week). Not too long to wait for those who love tinkering with new ROMs. We’ve attached the latest screenshots of the CM9 ROM after the break.