Sony fans may be salivating over new features coming with the company's next Android build, but enterprising hackers have already found a way to port some of its features to existing devices.
Xperia Blog reported Monday that Sony's next custom build of Android 4.2.2 is already being put through the paces thanks to a modification posted online for all to enjoy.
Currently available for the Xperia Z, Xperia ZL and Xperia Tablet Z, the hack ports the camera app from a leaked build of Sony's customized "Honami" ROM, which includes big changes for mobile shutterbugs.
New features include AR-effect (augmented reality mode), Info-eye (visual search) and Time shift, which allows users to choose the best photo out of a series of shots taken at the same time.
Modders only
The leaked Honami build also includes higher resolution image processing and a number of user interface improvements aimed at the next generation of Sony's flagship handset.
Full instructions on how to port the Honami camera app to current Xperia devices are available on the XDA-Developers forum, but as always, this mod isn't for the faint of heart.
However, forum member krabappel2548 has wrapped everything up with a tidy bow, so if you're already adept as flashing Android devices, this one should be a breeze.
Fair warning: The Honami mod replaces the built-in camera app from existing devices, so proceed at your own risk - or better yet, just sit tight and see if Sony releases these goodies in a future update instead.
- Read more about Sony's 20MP "Honami" handset!
Source : techradar[dot]com
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