How to Install Android 7.0 Nougat on Sony Xperia Z2 [AOSP ROM]

According to some reports Sony will not support Xperia Z2 devices anymore which means that Sony Xperia Z2 will not receive Android 7.0 Nougat updates. If you are a Sony Xperia Z2 owner then don’t worry because those XDA-Developers have made this thing possible for your Sony phone.Since we live in a source operating system (Android), almost everything is possible and can be easily achieved. A new custom ROM which is based on AOSP Android 7.0 Nougat is now compatible with the Sony Xperia Z2 devices. So, you can flash it on your phone and you’re ready to get a taste of the latest Android OS update.

With this Android 7.0 Nougat ROM installed on your Sony Xperia Z2, the phone will run smoother than before. Also this ROM is packed with all Android 7.0 Nougat features, capabilities and applications which should improve the overall look of your Sony Xperia Z2.

However, before starting with the guide how to install Android 7.0 Nougat on Sony Xperia Z2, remember to thanks them developers for this custom firmware or ROM and check the requirements from below before doing anything else. Here it is what you need to know.

• This guide is compatible only with the Sony Xperia Z2 devices. Please do not attempt to use the custom ROM which can be found from below with any other Sony or Android phone.
• Make sure your Sony Xperia Z2 have an unlocked bootloader.
• Also, without root access and a recovery image like TWRP or pHilz installed on your Sony Xperia Z2 you will not be able to flash this Android 7.0 Nougat ROM.
• During the flashing process from below a hard reset will be initiated and you will also have to clear app data cache. So, it is highly recommended to perform a Sony Xperia Z2 backup otherwise you will lose all of your personal data including apps, games, music, images, videos, docs and other data.
• You should plug in the charger on your Sony Xperia Z2 if the power left is currently lower than 50.
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Android 7.0 Nougat ROM for Sony Xperia Z2 Android 7.0 Nougat Gapps for Sony Xperia Z2

How to Install Android 7.0 Nougat on Sony Xperia Z2 [AOSP ROM]

• Download the required files from above and save them to your phone’s internal storage. Do not extract or unzip anything.
• Then, you need to boot your Sony Xperia Z2 into recovery mode.
• Once, you are into the main menu of TWRP recovery image, you need to hard reset your phone. From the TWRP main menu tap on the wipe button and select Advanced Wipe. Then select all Dalvik cache, System, Data and Cache options.
• Next, Go back to TWRP main menu and tap on the install option. Pick the AOSP Nougat 7.0 firmware for your Sony Xperia Z2 device and install it.
• Now, return to TWRP main menu again, tap on the install option find the Android 7.0 Nougat Gapps package and flash it on your phone.
• Once both files have been flashed on your Sony Xperia Z2 successfully go back to TWRP main menu and reboot/restart it.

Good Job; Now you know how to install Android 7.0 Nougat on Sony Xperia Z2 using AOSP ROM. Enjoy and use the comments field from below if you have something to share with us and with other readers. We will try to assist you as soon as possible.