By wolfstar
10th September 2009.
13:04
Category Archives: XPERIA X1
We picked up on a couple of rumours from yesterday that an official X1 Windows Mobile 6.5 rom had surfaced on XDA developers. Just wanted to be clear that this isn’t true.
There is no official X1 6.5 rom and it’s not in the X1’s product roadmap. There are hackers out there who can do pretty much anything, but unless you’re getting it from the SE update service it isn’t an official Sony Ericsson product.
If you are the proud owner of a Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 and you would like a bit more information on how to use it and its applications check out GeekedOut for more details.
Written by a self confessed phone specification geek Lars, the site aims to provide fellow mobile fans with enough information to fulfil their mobile needs. He comments:
“When I use a good cell-phone (especially if it’s fairly new and there’s lots left to discover), it is like stepping into another world.”
To be honest at times the site can be difficult to understand if you are not a true phone fanatic but there are some real gems for getting some performance out of your handset.
Here are my top five of his tips:
1. Tweaks For Optimised Performance
Suggestions that can increase the performance of your phone such as: increasing the speed of your handset
2. How to Speed Up Your Memory Card
Details how to ensure that Windows Mobile is registered to your memory card thus increasing speed
3. Increasing Your Touchscreen’s Responsiveness
Instructions on how to ensure that your screen is as responsive as possible
4. Changing the Font Size of Java Applications (JBed)
Make your applications easier to read and use by following the instructions
5. Making the Pop-Up Menus More Finger-Friendly
Instructions on how to do this by simply enlarging the pop-up menus
Introducing Xperia Certification Program, specifically for the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 phone.
It is designed to set highest standard for your applications and allows you to use the “Certified for Xperia X1″ logo in your marketing materials.
As a part of the program, Xperia Panel Certification is the process of certifying that your Xperia Panel has passed performance and quality assurance tests, fulfilling the requirements according to Sony Ericsson’s Xperia Panels certification requirements.
Completing this new Certification Program and having your Panel certified allows you to participate in any Sony Ericsson promotional activity and to use the “Certified for Xperia X1″ logo in your marketing materials, amongst other.
For more information visit Xperia Certification Program page.
Vildan
The guys over at pocketnow.com have posted a review of the beta versions of the 4 new panels (announced back in feb at MWC.) Not sure they installed 100% properly as the Skype one certainly did more on my X1 when I was testing it. I know a few other bloggers have beta versions for feedback so I’ll update this if / when they post anything.
Also, I noted (thanks to the Xperiancer blog) that there are a couple of new 3rd party panels knocking about.
Wakoopa is a software focussed social network. The panel was built by a guy who goes by the name of Chopinfreak over at XDA developers. I’ve not yet installed it but will up date with my thoughts when I have.
The other panel is really quite cool, it’s similar in some ways to the goldfish panel that ships with the phone but is more interactive and has more functionality. It’s called “Growing” and seems to use some kind of flash. The instructions to install it are a little complicated (well, you need to install 2 cabs) and links to them both can be found here.
If anyone stumbles across any more panels leave a link in the comments and I’ll update this.
As promised, here is the video demo of the new facebook panel. If you have any questions, leave them in the comments and we’ll do what we can to answer them. Enjoy.
