AnTuTu benchmark ranking improved from 4599 to 2687 after 4.0.4 update!

AnTuTu benchmark ranking for a Neo V with 4.0.3 was 4599 where Neo V with 4.0.4 grabbed rank 2687. It means Sony has succeeded in implementing a new version of ICS with better performance. AnTuTu benchmark ranking for Gingerbread is more than 3000. So finally we can clearly say that ICS 4.0.4 is undoubtfully a better os for Xperia than Gingerbread...

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Move any application to SD and set install in SD

Install DroidSail Super App2SD to move any applications in phone memory to Sd. You can also set the default install location as SD card. Your phone must be rooted to work DroidSail App2SD. If you nee help in rooting your Neo v ICS 4.0.3, check rooting steps in this blog. Download link : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.droidsail.dsapp2sd&hl=en ...

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ICS 4.0.4 rollout started for Neo V through OTA.

Sony started rollout of ICS 4.0.4 for few SI numbers of Neo V through OTA(over the air). Sony had previously made available ICS 4.0 in last April. It was a 4.0.3 version of ICS. How to update Neo V with ICS 4.0.3 Open update center on your phone and click refresh. You will find an update version 4.1.B.0.431 available for download. Its just 20Mb in size. You will not lose any data or apps due to installation. Even your root access will be kept intact. After the download is finished, phone will prompt you to install. Just after you click install, phone will reboot and start the installation. It will show Sony logo 4 times while installation.You...

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Boost music volume and sound effects with beats audio

Do it at your own risk. I will not be responsible for any damage of your device Requirements: 1. Phone must be rooted( if u need help in rooting, visit http://www.sonyxperianeov.blogspot.in/2012/05/how-to-root-sony-xperia-neo-v-on-ics.html?m=1 ) 2. Install ClockworkMod recovery(visit http://www.sonyxperianeov.blogspot.in/2012/05/install-sony-xperia-clockworkmod-for.html?m=1 to install clockworkmode recovery) 3.Take a Nandroid backup of your ROM before installing beats audio(visit  http://www.sonyxperianeov.blogspot.in/2012/05/how-to-take-nandroid-backup-of-your.html?m=1 for steps to take nandroid backup ) Steps: 1. Install beatsaudio from forum by clicking http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525226 2. Open beatsaudio and follow instruction, extract others_314.zip...

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Awesome custom ROM's for unlocked phones ONLY!!!

Requirements:  1.  This procedure will wipe your data. So take backup of your data before doing it.  2. Your phone's bootloader must be unlocked ( check http://sonyxperianeov.blogspot.in/2012/06/bootloader-unlocking-via-easiest-way.html to unlock your phone easily) 3. Install ADB drivers on your PC. This is required to flash the kernel on your phone. 1. AOKP AOKP is one of the great ICS ROM with tons of features. Its super fast and also better battery management. It is lite version too. You can check the video below. Check http://sonyxperianeov.blogspot.in/2012/06/how-to-flash-aokp-38-rom-on-xperia-neo.html...

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Unlocking Bootloader on Xperia phones for loading custom ROM's

  Warning: Unlocking your phone’s bootloader voids its warranty.  You can also  flash certain custom ROM's without  unlocking Bootloader.  Note : Check http://sonyxperianeov.blogspot.in/2012/08/a-guide-to-install-cm9-rom-for-your.html for steps to flash CM9 ROM on Xperia Neo V   What is a bootloader? The bootloader is a code that is executed before any Operating System starts to run. Every Android phone has a bootloader that instructs the operating system kernel to boot normally. Why is Bootloader Locked ? A bootloader is usually locked on an Android device because although it’s...

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How to create shutdown and reboot widget in Android phones

You must root your phone to add shutdown and reboot widgets since they require root access to do the function. For all ICS(4.0.3) users if you need help in rooting, click here.                    After getting root access,  go to play store and download reboot and shutdown applications. You can add the widget on home screen with a long press on screen. ...

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Free SMS feature in Free SMS sender with multiple gateways

  Free SMS Sender Here I would like to introduce you one of my favorite and user friendly application for Free SMS in few countries. It's Free SMS sender. Free SMS sender application can send free SMS messages via web gateways/pages to numbers in Czech Republic, Slovakia, Russia and India, including the possibility of cheap worldwide messages.                      It connects to WIFI or Internet before sending. You can select a default gateway or pick a gateway before sending. Limit of messages will depend on the gateway you have...

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How to take a Nandroid Backup of your phone and apps

It is very important that you take the backup of your current ROM or you may end with losing all your data and applications. Certain kind of applications may give you warning that the installation of that software can sometime damage your ROM. If you have a backup of ROM stored in your SD or computer, you would not have to worry about repairing your phone and lose all your data. In this article I will try to give you steps how to take backup your current ROM and applications. Requirements:            1. Your phone should be rooted( if you need help in rooting your phone, Neo V users please click  http://sonyxperianeov.blogspot.in/2012/05/how-to-root-sony-xperia-neo-v-on-ics.html....

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Install Sony Xperia ClockWorkMod for ICS and Gingerbread

Install Sony Xperia ClockWorkMod for ICS and Gingerbread  See easy method using android app: http://sonyxperianeov.blogspot.in/2013/07/install-clockwork-mode-recovery-on.html Install ClockWorkMod Recovery in Sony Xperia Series (Arc / Neo / Neo V / Xperia Mini / MiniPro / Active / Live With Walkman). Requirements: > Phone must be rooted( If you need help in the root access of your phone click on http://sonyxperianeov.blogspot.in/2012/05/how-to-root-sony-xperia-neo-v-on-ics.html) >OS must be Gingerbread or latest version of ICS Preparation Download and extract CWM-5.0.2.7-nAa-r2 Installed Driver ADB Install Sony...

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Sony might be releasing new version of ICS 4.0.4 for Xperia phones by the end of this month

Sony had rolled out Ice cream Sandwich to 3 models of Xperia phones previosly. It was an Android 4.0.3 version using the 2.6.32 kernel. Sony users are facing various performance issues with current version of Ice cream sandwich(4.0.3). Force closing of apps, lagging, delay in opening of the apps(phone app sometimes takes 6-7 seconds), incompatibility of games(HD games) and apps are the main issues. Also RAM management and battery(5-6 hours) has to be improved. In phones with less than 1GB RAM, performance is very poor.                                ...

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How to root Sony Xperia Neo V on ICS

Rooting may void your warranty. But it is possible to unroot your phone so that you can claim your warranty.  How to Root your phone on ICS(4.0.3 only!):      1. READ THIS PROPERLY before rooting: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24887481#post24887481      2. after you have finished downloading( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24847709&postcount=18 ) , extract in C:\      3. enable usb debugging and allow unknown sources on phone      4. connect phone to pc      5. Double click on runme.BAT     ...

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Display malayalam, hindi, tamil, kannada fonts in Xperia without rooting

In Sony Xperia phones they have not added all Indic fonts like malayalam, tamil etc. You will have to root your phone to add fonts. Rooting requires little bit of knowledge of android tools. Not to worry. You can view all indic fonts using opera mini(available in android market).           Open opera mini(any version) and type about:config in the address bar and hit enter. You will see a settings page instantly. Scroll down and find the last option 'use bitmap fonts for complex scripts'. It would be selected as 'No', change it to 'Yes' and scroll down to 'save'. Now onwards, you can see all Indic fonts. This trick can be done in all phones whether its Nokia, samsung, sony, motorola. Htc etc. In order to display these fonts in Android Facebook...

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3D Pictures taken with Sony Xperia Neo V

                              3D Pictures taken with Sony Xperia Neo V You need a 3D TV to view the picture in 3 dimensional view. You can connect the phone to the 3D TV via HDMI(available with Neo V pack) to view the picture in 3D. Courtesy: My friend Jithu Ra...

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Excellent Photos taken with Sony Xperia Neo V

                           Excellent Photos taken with Sony Xperia Neo V                                                                                                   Courtesy: My friend Jithu Raj ...

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