How to install Android Oreo on Xperia XZ or Dual based on AOSP ROM

Sony has launched the Xperia XZ smartphone back in October 2016, there is also another dual-SIM variant of the phone called Sony Xperia XZ  Dual F8332. Here in this article, we are going to guide you how to download, update and install Android Oreo on Xperia XZ which is based on AOSP ROM.

Sony Xperia XZ comes with pre-install Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow operating system out of the box and company already upgraded the phone to Android 7.1.1. The company planned that it would release the Android 8.0 Oreo update in future. In August, Google has launched the latest Android 8.0 Oreo Mobile operating system. But there is no confirmed date when the company release the Android Oreo update for the Xperia XZ.

If you have Sony Xperia XZ smartphone and want to test new features of the Android Oreo and don’t want to wait for the official update, then you can go for custom ROMs which are based on Android OS. One of the custom ROM developers has developed the AOSP custom ROM for the Xperia XZ which is based on Android 8.0 Oreo operating system.

Just follow the article to upgrade, download and install Android Oreo on Xperia XZ. Android 8.0 Oreo custom ROM for Xperia XZ smartphone which is based on AOSP ROM. The AOSP ROM is still in initial stage it may have few bugs and may not good for the daily use. So, proceed at your own risk, we will not be responsible if anything happens to your phone.

WHAT’S WORKING:

• Almost everything

KNOWN ISSUES:

• Not Known

PRE-REQUISITES

• Make sure your device charged up to 60%.
• Make sure your device bootloader is unlocked.
• This tutorial is only for Sony Xperia XZ and Sony Xperia XZ  Dual F8332. Don’t try it on other devices.
• Make sure to take a complete backup of your device.
• Enable your device USB debugging.
• Take a complete backup of your device.

DOWNLOAD

• Download Android 8.0 Oreo custom ROM for Xperia XZ
• Download GApps

How to install Android Oreo on Xperia XZ or Dual based on AOSP ROM

• Download all the files from links as mentioned earlier and transfer them into internal storage option.
• Now, reboot your device into Recovery mode.
• Now, Wipe data factory reset, Cache partition, Dalvik Cache and Format the System partition.
• Now, tap on the install and select the Android Oreo zip file and flash it.
• After installation complete, flash GApps zip file.
• After complete installation, go back to the main memory and reboot your device.
• It will take time to boot while doing first time after installation.

That’s it. You have successfully installed Android 8.0 Oreo custom ROM on Sony Xperia XZ and Sony Xperia XZ  Dual F8332 based on AOSP ROM. If you are facing any problem while installing Android Oreo on your device, please let us know in the comment section.