Sony Xperia Z C6602 users now ready to update android 5.0 Lollipop Operating System in form of custom ROM based on AOSP. The brand new unpacked Xperia Z comes with android 4.1 jellybean and the Sony official confirms the upgradable to V4.4 kitkat but we can expect android 5.0 official update from sonymobiles.com. Here is the unofficial android 5.0 Lollipop AOSP custom ROM update for sony xperia Z smartphone.
Disclaimer:
The Sony Xperia Z C6602 Custom ROM installation process may end up in no results or negative results too that means device software damage as well mega device hangs or startup problem. So advised you to apply this installation procedure at your own risk and the below procedure only for educational purpose. We shall not be responsible for any damage to your device.
Prerequisites:
Before entering Sony Xperia Z C6602 updates process,
Take a Complete backup because of any data and apps lost during installation.
SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Google account,
Call Log – Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Settings > More > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”
Already installed CWM Recovery mode
Enable the USB Debugging Mode in your Sony Xperia Z C6602 device follow this step “Settings > Developer option > USB debugging”.
Minimum 65% battery need before start your work
Downloads:
ROM: yugalollipop09-11.tar.gz (ROM size: 213MB)-for latest ROM update follow this XDA forum
Fastboot file: adb_and_fastboot_files.zip (File Size: 913kB)
Step to install Android 5.0 lollipop AOSP custom ROM to Sony Xperia Z C6602
Download all above listed ZIP files to your computer or laptop
Extract the adb and fastboot files downloaded from above to place all the above downloaded files in the adb and fastboot folder in your computer.
Enter fastboot mode in your Xperia Z by using this step-Turn Off your device and Press the
Volume Up button and connect the phone to the computer with original USB cable by holding the
Volume Up button.
Note: For successful fastboot mode, the LED light will turn blue.
In fastboot mode, Navigate to the path where you have placed all the fastboot files earlier in the 1 step to press “Shift + Right Click” to select the “Open Command prompt window”.
In command prompt, you need to enter in the below mentioned commands;
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash userdata userdata.img
Once all the files are flashed, reboot the device using the below mentioned command;
Fastboot reboot
Wait for 3 to 4 minutes and for successful custom ROM installation your xperia Z reboot in android L OS.
That it your Sony Xperia Z C6602 smartphone now ready to enjoy at latest Android 5.0 Lollipop OS version.
After rebooted check your device android version by checking Setting –> About phone.