Author: Tarandeep Kaur

Sony Xreality engine enhances the audio and video experience but since the Sony Xperia E1 is a budget phone, it did not include it. Fortunately XDA is here to rescue and you can download and install Xreality Engine to Xperia E1 easily. It has been tested on both single and dual SIM variants. All that you need is a rooted Xperia E1 and CWM recovery.

Steps on installing Xreality engine on Xperia E1

* Download the file from this link.
* Put Downloaded file in SD Card and Go to CWM Recovery and Flash it
* Now Open Build.prop and Add these line in end.

Then Save and Exit

ro.service.swiqi3.supported=true
persist.service.swiqi3.enable=1

Now reboot and enjoy.

Philz Custom Recovery is now available for the Sony Xperia E1. To install it on your android phone, you will require unlocked bootloader. You will also need to have particular kernel of your phone model. For instance, Xperia E1 D2005 20.1.A.0.47, Xperia E1 D2105 20.1.B.2.15 and Xperia E1 Dual TV D2114 20.1.B.0.65 have different kernels.

Steps on how to download and install Sony Xperia E1 Philz Custom Recovery

1. Download the kernels and extract zip to somewhere on your computer. Place img in the directory of fastboot.exe
2. Connect your phone in fastboot mode press vol + button while connecting to USB
3. Flash via fastboot. Then to enter into recovery press vol+ button once when green led appears.

Kernel links – courtesy of XDA:

• 20.1.A.2.19(Single).zip
• 20.1.B.2.29(Dual).zip
• 20.1.A.2.14.zip

CWM links – courtesy of XDA:

• CWM Xperia E1.zip
• CWM Xperia E1 Dual.zip
• CWM Xperia E1 TV.zip

Someone at XDA has been able to find all the bloatware on the Sony Xperia E1 and has made a zip fole that removes all the bloatware apps that are using space and eating RAM. This script removes 100 bloatware total and it also removes APK and ODEX files. This means more speed and battery life. Bootimes are also said to have decreased a lot.

There are four De bloating scripts. Use them with philz recovery for Xperia E1 and flash the zip in CWM.

E1KKDebloater.zip — This will remove everything that is useless, such as Sony apps, services, pre-installed Bloatware (exclude File Commander), System apps
E1KKSonyRemover.zip — This will only remove pre-installed Sony apps (Walkman, Album, Select, Longue, etc..)
E1KKJunkRemover.zip — This will only remove junk apps (exclude many Sony apps), but will not touch Android System’s apps
E1KKEraser.zip — This will remove EVERYTHING, You will only have Messaging, Dialer, GPS. Pretty much a heavily slimmed down Android

By the way, here is the list of apps that are deleted with the bloatware removable script – Update Center, All Plugins (FB, Twitter, Wikipedia, YouTube), Google Chrome, Settings wizard, Sony apps (exclude Walkman, Album, Video), Google apps (Games, Films, etc..), Sony themes, Sony wallpapers, Widgets, Data logging junks (Anonymous data for ex.)

• Download ZIP file

Root is available for download for the Sony Xperia E1 and so is its clock work mod recovery a k a CWM. 

Download Xperia E1 Root

Check your version first. If you are on 20.1.A.0.47 you can root it just by simply installing towelroot from here. However if you are on 20.1.A.2.12 or 20.1.A.2.13 or 20.1.A.2.14, then follow these steps.

1.Start FlashTool. If you do not have it on your computer, download it from here.
2. Download (link) and put the firmware that you downloaded into C:/Flashtool/firmwares
3. Click the flash icon on top left
4. Select flashmode and select the downloaded firmware
5. On top right you will have two boxex: CACHE and DATA (you can untick them if you don`t want to lose any data)
6. Down right you have some boxes, untick everything except KERNEL
7. Select flash
8. Hold the volume down button while connecting to the computer
9. Wait
10. Unplug your phone, install Towelroot from the link above and you will get root on your Sony Xperia E1.

Download Xperia E1 CWM Recovery

Now that you have root on your Xperia E1, it is time to install the custom recovery so that you can perform all those hacks. Turn on USB debugging on your phone and download bootstrap alpha and extract it to your computer. Connect your phone to the computer and run the install.bat file. Wait for 20 seconds and you will see that your phone reboots.

Wait until you see blue LED. When you see it, press the volume down button three times to get into custom recovery.

Fujitsu has started global distribution of Stylistic Q665 which sits between the Stylistic Q555 and the Stylistic Q775. Fujitsu Stylistic Q665 specifications include Intel Core M processor, 11.6 inch full HD display, Wacom digitizer, 4 / 8GB of RAM, 64 / 128GB SSD, optional 4G LTE radio, USB 3.0; USB 2.0; micro HDMI, micro SD, Wi-Fi 802.11a / b / g / n / ac, Bluetooth 4.0 and NFC.

Fujitsu Stylistic Q665 measures 294.8 × 192.4 × 11.9 mm and weighs 795 grams. For operating systems, you get the choice between Windows 7 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro or Windows 10 Pro.

It is semi-rugged and able to withstand liquid and powder according to the standard IP58. The display backlight can go up to 300 cd / m² and features passive capacitive digitizer which will be well appreciated by professionals. It uses the newly launched Core M-5Y71 processor which is also being used in the latest Macbook 2015 model. You can see Core M-5Y71 benchmarks here.

The Fujitsu Stylistic Q665 is now available for purchase at a starting price of $ 1,100 included keyboard.

Tronsmart Ara BJ19 is a celeron powered mini PC packing some really great specifications. Tronsmart is a Chinese company that has been making chipsets, PCs and computer peripherals from quite sometime. The company is now stepping into mini PC market.

Tronsmart Ara BJ19 is powered by Intel Celeron J1900 which is a quad core chip clocked at 2GHz and capable of pushing its frequency to 2.41 GHz under turbo boost mode. Manufactured using 22nm technology, the J1900 comes with 2MB cache and TDP of mere 10 watts which means it does not dissipate a lot of heat.

We have already seen this chipset in myriad Shuttle and Asus mini PCs and it is perfectly suited to the office and home use. However it is not fanless and you will find vents on the back of the unit. The Tronsmart Ara BJ19 comes with up to 8GB of DDR3L RAM and a conventional 2.5-inch bay for a hard drive or SSD.

Connectivity options include a full-size HDMI, MiniDisplay port for dual display support, Gigabit Ethernet network, 802.11 b / g / n wireless card, Bluetooth 4.0, four USB 2.0 ports, 3.5 mm audio jack and an infrared receiver.

If you are looking for a Box TV that is able to perform tasks other than just streaming content to your TV, do check out the Voyo V2. The Voyo V2 comes equipped with a processor Intel Baytrail and Windows 8.1 which basically allows any task. However unlike any other small PC, it also incorporates an internal battery that allow you to use it anywhere, even without power. Voyo V2 specifications are given below.

Voyo V2 specifications: In detail

It comes with Intel Atom Z3735F quad core processor that is clocked at 1.83 GHz clock speed and consumes just 2.2 watts. Its integrated Intel HD GPU Intel HD ensures smooth operation even in 3D applications and can playback 4k content easily through XBMC.

The Intel Baytrail in Voyo V2 is complemented by 2GB of RAM and 32GB of eMMC flash memory, expandable up to 64 GB additional memory with microSD card. 2GB RAM is the maximum amount of memory accepted by it.

Voyo V2 specifications: Connectivity

As for connectivity, the Voyo V2 incorporates an RJ45 port Gigabit (10/100/1000) and WiFi 802.11 b / g / n for connecting to the network. The chipset also has integrated Bluetooth 4.0 to connect with wireless speakers. There is an HDMI connector for connecting to the TV. It comes with genuine windows 8.1 pre installed and will be upgradeable to Windows 10 as Microsoft makes it available.

Incidentally, the device measures only 13.1 x 8.2 x 1.5 centimeters, so it’s ideal for travellers as well. There are two versions of it, 8000 mAh battery for 110.35 euros and 5000 mAh battery with 64GB SSD for 119.55 euros.

Gigabyte Intel Z170 based chipset has been made available in the market. So much hype surrounds this chipset as it is based on Intel Skylake platform. This includes three models, GA-Gigabyte Z170X Gaming G1, GA-Z170X Gaming 7 Z170X and GA Z170X Gaming 3.

All three come with Gigabyte Q-Flash Plus that allows users to update the BIOS without having a processor or RAM installed. Just copy the BIOS on a USB flash drive and the motherboard will flash the updated BIOS.

Moreover, Gigabyte has decided to change the shape and brand their VRM. Also in the G1.Killer model, you will find a new arrangement of the board sinks with option to integrate a custom liquid cooling system. Another interesting feature is the inclusion of what Gigabyte has called Turbo V-Clock Tuning IC. Overclocking fans will find it much easier to increase the operating frequency of the processor installed in these chipsets.

Also, in some models they have integrated some physical buttons to perform overclocking without having to enter the BIOS.