Android M developer preview available on select Sony Xperia devices
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Just under a month ago Google released the Android M developer preview for Nexus devices
For those interested, your first stop needs to be the Open Device program device list to see if your current Xperia
Source: Sony | Open Device program list | Sony Binaries for Android M | Install guide
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Android M developer preview available on select Sony Xperia devices
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Just under a month ago Google released the Android M developer preview for Nexus devices
For those interested, your first stop needs to be the Open Device program device list to see if your current Xperia
Source: Sony | Open Device program list | Sony Binaries for Android M | Install guide
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Android M developer preview now available for 12 Sony Xperia devices
Unless you own a Nexus 5, 6, 9 or Player, you most likely haven’t been able to try out the new Android M developer preview that was just recently announced. However, if you own a somewhat recent Xperia device, you’ll now have the opportunity to test out the preview software for yourself. Sony has just released a new Android M dev preview build for 12 various Xperia devices as part of the company’s Open Device program.
The list of supported devices includes the Xperia Z3, Xperia Z3 Compact, Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, Xperia Z2, Xperia Z2 Tablet, Xperia Z1 Compact, Xperia Z1, Xperia Z Ultra, Xperia E3, Xperia M2, Xperia T2 Ultra and Xperia T3. Much like flashing Android M on a Nexus device, this process seems to be pretty simple. All of the necessary instructions and files are available on Sony’s website and through the company’s easy-to-follow guide.
Just remember that while flashing the most recent build of Android may be enticing, this is intended for developer use and not necessarily for for use on one’s daily driver. This build is only available for devices with unlocked bootloaders. Sony also notes that the modem and camera have not been implemented for this version of the preview.
If you’re interested in checking it out, Sony has released a short video with the M preview running on an Xperia Z3:
Be sure to head to the source link below for more information.
Sony releases Android M AOSP Developer Preview images
Sony has just released the Android M AOSP Developer Preview images for many of its Xperia smartphones and tablets. Originally, the Developer Preview was exclusively available on the Nexus 5, 6, and 9.
Keep in mind that the Android M AOSP Developer Preview are AOSP images, so you won’t be getting exactly a pure stock Android experience, as many of the Google apps and services will be missing. If you absolutely want them, there’s always the option of retrieving them after flashing Android M. Either way, you still get all of the excellent flavours Android M is bringing to smartphones and tablets.
The eligible devices are as follows:
- Sony Xperia Z3
- Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
- Sony Xperia Z2
- Sony Xperia Z1
- Sony Xperia Z Ultra
- Sony Xperia Z
- Sony Xperia ZL
- Sony Xperia E3
- Sony Xperia M2
- Sony Xperia T2 Ultra
- Sony Xperia T3
- Sony Xperia L
- Sony Xperia S
- Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact
- Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet
- Sony Xperia Tablet Z
These devices are all a part of the Open Device program.
Click here to view the embedded video.
Another thing to watch out for is that this Developer Preview is by no means ready to be a daily driver. Sony warns that “the modem and the camera are not implemented.” Either way, if you’re ready to take Android M for a spin on something other than the Nexus lineup, hit the source link below.
Hopefully we’ll begin to see other manufactures offer something like this, although I’m not too hopeful. Then again, LG might, considering that they’ve recently started supporting developers via its bootloader program.
Anyone flashing Android M on their Xperia device?
source: Sony Developer World
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Sony makes Android M Developer Preview available for select devices
Traditionally, Google’s AOSP Developer Previews are only available for Nexus devices. However, thanks to Sony’s awesome development team, those who wish to try out Android M, are now able to do so. Of course, this is provided if you are using one of the following devices:
- Sony Xperia Z3
- Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
- Sony Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact
- Sony Xperia Z2
- Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet
- Sony Xperia Z1
- Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
- Sony Xperia Z1 Ultra
Now there are some instructions to follow, which can be found on Sony’s Open Device Program page. It’s not as cut and dry to run the Android M Developer Preview on these Sony devices as it for Google’s Nexus devices, but the fact that it has been made possible, is pretty awesome.
As a disclaimer, please be sure to follow the instructions provided by Sony to T, and as always, make a backup of your device, or at least backup all of your pertinent and important files.
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Redditor gives us an adorable reason why Android M should be Android Marshmellow
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Every year, around this time, we’re often pondering what dessert Google is going to name their next version of Android after. This year with Android M, we’ve had great suggestions like Milkshake, Mint and Milk Chocolate, but one Redditor has put his 2 cents in about why he thinks it should be called Android Marshmellow. CaptGarfield provided the following image he created to illustrate his point of view and his argument is… well, adorable.
In the style of Stay Puft Marshmellow Man from Ghostbusters, you can almost see a life-size version of this marshmellow Andy sitting on the Google HQ front lawn. Too bad that licensing and trademarks would make this a minefield for Google to navigate and get the rights to, but it’s always nice to imagine. What do you think Android M should be? Do you like Android Marshmellow? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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Google’s Clock app makes its way onto the Play Store
You can now add the stock Google clock to the plethora of stock apps that Google has added to the list of available apps in the Play Store. Earlier today, Google released the clock app that’s found in everything from Android 4.4 KitKat, all the way up to Android M.
The app is compatible with any device running Android 4.4 and up, and is of course available for free. Now this clock app may not be updated regularly, however, it’s still pretty awesome to be able to download Google’s clock app versus versus having to use the default app from LG or Samsung.
Enjoy Google’s material design clock experience on your Android device.
• Set alarms, add timers, and run a stopwatch
• Add your favorite cities to the World Clock pane
• Connect with Android Wear to snooze or dismiss alarms from your watch
You can grab the default Google clock application from the Play Store widget below. What other default Google apps would you like to see “ported” to the Play Store so that it will become available for everyone? Let us know in the comments below.
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LG Nexus with 3D camera allegedly being readied in the shadows
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When LG came out with the LG Optimus 3D four years ago, the 3D camera that adorned its back was deemed to be actually pretty good, however it was let down by disappointing internal hardware and performance. Since then, LG has almost become a byword in performance and the manufacturer of some of the best devices we’ve seen in recent years. So it might not be a surprise that rumours are saying Google has asked LG to revisit the 3D camera on its Nexus device, which with today’s hardware would be a tantalizing prospect.
The same report says that such a LG Nexus with 3D camera would also have dual infrared sensors on the front of the device which would give it 3D display capabilities a la the Amazon Fire Phone. While the Fire Phone was famously a dud for Amazon, we’d be interested to see where it would go on a Nexus device. The report goes on to say that this LG Nexus would ship with Android M in October, and frankly anything but would be a disappointment. Of course, we’ll have to wait and see if any of this ends up being true, but to imagine that Google is interested in exploring more niche technologies in its Nexus devices is pretty exciting.
What do you think about a LG Nexus with 3D camera? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Source: iNews24 via Phone Arena
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