Custom ROMs for Sony Xperia Z3:
What is ROM and custom ROM?
ROM stands for read-only-memory. A custom ROM will change the Android operating system with new firmware. Most of the people flash a custom ROM on their device for better performance, better battery life, different features, more stable and faster ROM and to remove the bloatware stock applications put on the operating system by Company.
For flashing a custom ROM on Sony Xperia Z3 your device must have been installed a custom recovery. In this post, we’ll tell you all the steps in easy words. Below you can find the download links of Custom ROMs for Sony Xperia Z3 with the XDA developer page. Read and proceed carefully:
Note:
- Follow the steps correctly, and at your own risk, you may brick your device. We are not responsible for any problem or damage of your device.
- Unlock Bootloader of Sony Xperia Z3
How To Unlock Bootloader on Sony Xperia Z3- Install TWRP Recovery on Android
- Unlock Bootloader of Sony Xperia Z3
- Custom ROM flash process will erase all data from the device, take a complete backup of your phone and then proceed.
- Make sure your device has at least 50-60% charged to prevent the accidental shutdown in-between the process.
Downloads
| ROM | Download ROM | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Aosp Extended PIE for Xperia Z3 | Download | XDA |
| Resurrection Remix for Xperia Z3 | Download | XDA |
| Pixel Experience Pie for Xperia Z3 | Download | XDA |
| AICP 14.0 for Xperia Z3 | Download | XDA |
| LineageOS 15.0 [Android 8.0 Oreo] | Download | XDA |
| LineageOS 14.1- ROM DISCONTINUED | Download | XDA |
| Resurrection Remix – LINK BROKEN | Download | XDA |
| OmniROM | Download | XDA |
| Paranoid Android 6.0.1 – AOSPA – Z3- LINK BROKEN | Download | XDA |
| Cosmic OS | Download | XDA |
Note: Do refer XDA links for more details and features
Steps to Install Custom ROMs for Sony Xperia Z3
- Download Custom ROM and GApps for Sony Xperia Z3 and Transfer both files to your device
- Reboot your device into TWRP Recovery.
- Switch off your device.
- Press and hold “Volume down + Power” buttons until you see anything on the screen.
- Backup your device via nandroid backup (Follow the guide in the link below)
How To Create & Restore Nandroid Backup On Sony Xperia Z3
- Follow the below guide to install Custom ROMs for Sony Xperia Z3
Install Custom ROM on Sony Xperia Z3
- After Flashing the ROM, flash the GApps
Install GApps on Sony Xperia Z3 Hope you found this article helpful. Let us know your feedback on Custom ROMs for Sony Xperia Z3.
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