Sony Xperia Z features software for the camera app, battery longevity and latest wireless technologies. However, you can still add mods such as a "Close All" app command, Background Defocus camera, Motiongraph, Motion Shot and dedicated camera button to better enhance user experience.

Close All for Recent Apps

Recent Apps soft keys on Xperia Z doesn't have a 'close all' command and requires manual swiping to left or right to remove recent applications you've open. Now, a mod can be download "Close All" to your Xperia Z smartphone to get it on the Recent Apps key for easier app management.

Background Defocus

In case you've updated your Xperia Z to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, you can get the new camera mod called Background Defocus which creates a bokeh effect that blurs the background to focus on a particular part of the image. It was exclusive to the T-Mobile variant but now it is compatible to all models as long as it is running Android 4.3 version.

Motiongraph

Motiongraph for Xperia is an exclusive Xperia Z1 app which has been modified to become compatible with Xperia Z smartphone. An XDA forum member made the app to allow Xperia Z owners to create special images where part of the picture moves like a video.

Motion Shot

Another Xperia Z1 exclusive app, Motion Shot, is now compatible to Xperia Z smartphone. It allows you to capture the movement of a short movie so that it appears as a continuous. Motion Shot app requires OS version of at least Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich and may be used for several Sony Xperia smartphones.

Dedicated Camera Function

Sony Xperia Z lacks a dedicated camera feature which Xperia Z1 boasts during underwater captures. Fortunately, a XDA forum member made a modification to allow owners to use the volume down key as a dedicated camera button for the device. In addition to making the volume down works, it also allow fast capture mode from standby just like a real dedicated camera key. It requires Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS with at least minimum build version 10.1.1.A.1.307 in order to be used.