Which Rom To Use - Sony Xperia XZ1 Questions & Answers

Just got my XZ1 g8341 today. I've had the compact for 3 years and decided to go with a bigger screen.
I don't know much about the roms because I've run stock pie on my compact. My XZ1 only has android 8.
I've tried to read the list of roms but I'm not sure which one to install. Can someone suggest a newbie a solid rom like android 10?
Thanks.

legacygt777 said:
Just got my XZ1 g8341 today. I've had the compact for 3 years and decided to go with a bigger screen.
I don't know much about the roms because I've run stock pie on my compact. My XZ1 only has android 8.
I've tried to read the list of roms but I'm not sure which one to install. Can someone suggest a newbie a solid rom like android 10?
Thanks.
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if you have UBL try lineage os

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From 5.1 Lollipop to 8.1 Oreo -> is this possible?

Hi there,
Probably a silly question, I have a SGP312 and it is on Lollipop since 3 years, do you think is there a way to upgrade to the latest Android 8.1?
If not 8.1, what would be the highest version I can go and how?
The Tablet is essentially a stock one, I never did anything on it, just applied the Sony updates they made available for this old model.
Thank you,
Alex
kwajongen said:
Hi there,
Probably a silly question, I have a SGP312 and it is on Lollipop since 3 years, do you think is there a way to upgrade to the latest Android 8.1?
If not 8.1, what would be the highest version I can go and how?
The Tablet is essentially a stock one, I never did anything on it, just applied the Sony updates they made available for this old model.
Thank you,
Alex
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Hello!
It's quite possible to install even the latest 8.1, though it is still not that stable now.
If you want 99% bug-free experience, i would stick to android 7.1.2, like Resurrection Remix ROM till 8.1 gets to a polished state.
Check this guide for installing custom ROMs on device.
Thank you for the link!
I will give it a try very soon.
Alex
Hi buddies,
I have a Sony Xperia Tablet Z (Model: SGP321) with Lollipop v5.0.2.
I had rooted it since a couple of years, so no need to say, it couldn't be upgraded to any higher version of android.
Now I unrooted it and wanna upgrade its android.
My questions:
1. What's the highest Android version officially released for this model?
2. What's the best version you advise me to install on it?
Thanks for your kind & prompt reply.
Cheers,
Leon
PersianOne said:
Hi buddies,
I have a Sony Xperia Tablet Z (Model: SGP321) with Lollipop v5.0.2.
I had rooted it since a couple of years, so no need to say, it couldn't be upgraded to any higher version of android.
Now I unrooted it and wanna upgrade its android.
My questions:
1. What's the highest Android version officially released for this model?
2. What's the best version you advise me to install on it?
Thanks for your kind & prompt reply.
Cheers,
Leon
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Hello!
1. The latest official firmware is android 5.1.1 (v.10.7.A.0.222 or 10.7.A.0.228 depending on region, though internally they are identical).
You can update via xperia-companion software.
2. What's the best only you can say. If stock sony one works good for you, stick to it.
If you have knowledge how to install, and want to try something "custom", there are firmwares based on android 7.1.2 and 8.1 on this forum.
The media players on my Xperia sgp312 keep pausing, has it got something to do with the software, I am still on Android 5.1.1

request androd 8,9

Hi all!
sony z ultra is a great phone, but it stopped making firmware. I know there are pros who can make great firmware. guys don't let our phone die, please make a working firmware on android 9 or at least 8 :silly:
Yes please...
Yes please :highfive:
I wonder if there still any dev for Z Ultra...
read the topic about the custom rom Oreo and Pie, Practically the Last Developer who was creating these roms disappeared and never came back now ... now there is only one developer of kernels that is about to disappear too

[umidigi z2 pro] port android 9.0 pie

Hi to all, there's a big community that request porting of android pie for this good mtk smartphone.
Actually Z2 PRO works with a stock rom 8.1 STOCK and really bed.
TWRP is possible.
The cpu is compatible with PIE (MEDIATEK P60)
I've read many thread of androidkithen, ADK etc...
i don't know how can I start.
I'm a serious noob but i wanna learn some programming kind :cyclops:
Some "mentore" developer can help me? :fingers-crossed:
I don't need a tutorial but someone that can help me for select the right way :good:
Android 10
I've looked into the lineageos gsi and it seems to work with very few issues.
I did have a bit of issue as the partitions disappeared and it now only sees barely enough room to install Android itself but otherwise it's quite good.
tmsbrdrs said:
I've looked into the lineageos gsi and it seems to work with very few issues.
I did have a bit of issue as the partitions disappeared and it now only sees barely enough room to install Android itself but otherwise it's quite good.
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flash back as firmware upgrade the stock rom then dont use it but flash gsi as Download and then PowerUp you will see the full storage.

why some of android 9 xz1 auto restart and some don't?

hi. just want to clear out my curiosity. why are there some android 9 xz1's get auto restart problem and some don't? i don't get it.
Try flashing it with original firmware
NextGeneration9501 said:
hi. just want to clear out my curiosity. why are there some android 9 xz1's get auto restart problem and some don't? i don't get it.
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what kind of XZ1 you got?
if it's Japanese XZ1 AU(SOV36) in this case, just like mine, you have to stick with original ROM from AU Japan..
if u flash it with global firmware, you'll encounter that randoom restart / reboot problem
no, I didn't own one yet. as i am among those who use latest custom rom on their daily driver, i found X Performance to be frustrating. No official custom rom support from anyone, kernel 4.4 and 4.9 wifi problems, no further updates from sony open devices project and for sodp 4.14....yeah. this phone is dead as a dodo
i thought xz1 might worth an upgrade. tremendous performance upgrade than 820, ufs 2.1, lpddr4x memory.....there are two custom roms that i see has official support for it. carbonrom and pixelexperience. i saw xz1s scattering around my online local marketplace that some people say they got random reboots, some say not.
thanks for advice. I'll be looking forward to buy the version as you suggested. i hope i can stick with it at least a year....

Best ROMS for my device Huawei p20 lite(ANE-LX1 - Kirin SoC)?

Hi all,
I have unlocked my device and is currently running LineageOS 16 from OpenKirin. There are a few things which does not work, like the camera app that comes with the OS as well as the notch, where icons goes beyond the notch. Someone suggested I try the OpenKirin Rom and that is how I got that specific ROM on my device.
I was wondering are there maybe other ROMS for this device? Like the one's mentioned in the article below?
https://www.getdroidtips.com/best-custom-rom-huawei-p20-lite/
It took me a long while to get everything running on this device, Magisk and EdXposed. So I just don't want to go and wipe my OS just to try 4 ROMS that does not work. Sure you have app backup for that but it would mean doing everything over almost on the device.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Also I am rather new to custom ROMS so please bear with me!
MayhemIam said:
Hi all,
I have unlocked my device and is currently running LineageOS 16 from OpenKirin. There are a few things which does not work, like the camera app that comes with the OS as well as the notch, where icons goes beyond the notch. Someone suggested I try the OpenKirin Rom and that is how I got that specific ROM on my device.
I was wondering are there maybe other ROMS for this device? Like the one's mentioned in the article below?
https://www.getdroidtips.com/best-custom-rom-huawei-p20-lite/
It took me a long while to get everything running on this device, Magisk and EdXposed. So I just don't want to go and wipe my OS just to try 4 ROMS that does not work. Sure you have app backup for that but it would mean doing everything over almost on the device.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Also I am rather new to custom ROMS so please bear with me!
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I don't know bro but I have the same question too. U installed one of the listed roms from the link you posted?
MayhemIam said:
Hi all,
I have unlocked my device and is currently running LineageOS 16 from OpenKirin. There are a few things which does not work, like the camera app that comes with the OS as well as the notch, where icons goes beyond the notch. Someone suggested I try the OpenKirin Rom and that is how I got that specific ROM on my device.
I was wondering are there maybe other ROMS for this device? Like the one's mentioned in the article below?
https://www.getdroidtips.com/best-custom-rom-huawei-p20-lite/
It took me a long while to get everything running on this device, Magisk and EdXposed. So I just don't want to go and wipe my OS just to try 4 ROMS that does not work. Sure you have app backup for that but it would mean doing everything over almost on the device.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Also I am rather new to custom ROMS so please bear with me!
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There is nothing like perfect Custom ROM. It is highly dependent upon the requirement of the user and his likes/dislikes. Every ROM has its importance and downsides. You can try flashing multiple ROMs to find the ROM which is suitable and best for you. There is no Custom ROM that is 100% bug free (it depends, among other things, on model, FW built number etc. etc.).
If you don’t prefer EMUI,* choose Havoc OS , AOSP Extended or LineageOS.
If you "hate" Google and Google's bloatware (like me ) only, you can simply rebrand your phone to chinese Nova 3e (among other things, better battery life, lower data consumption etc.)
Or, choose Custom ROM based on Stock with KangVip settings ( to get away from GAPPS) , stable enough to be used as your daily driver.
Availability of custom ROMs for Kirin devices is scarce.
Are you bored in quarantine?
Ion
ion-2.5b-arm64-ab-gapps-Lite-2.1 GB
Android 10.0.0 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q3dgQChf7ltB5h9QzvqXuGCeijUUKVG-/view
Colt OS
https://sourceforge.net/projects/am...ial-20200103-arm64-ab-vanilla.img.xz/download
Havoc OS
https://sourceforge.net/projects/ex...0-20191225-ARM64AB-Unofficial.img.xz/download
CR Droid (EMUI 8?)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...ice-development/official-crdroid-4-4-t3813104
DOT OS (EMUI 8?)
https://sourceforge.net/projects/dotos-2-x/files/dotGSI/09062018/
AOSP
https://github.com/phhusson/treble_experimentations/releases/tag/v112
AOSP-2
https://github.com/phhusson/treble_experimentations/releases/tag/v109
EvolutionX (similar to Pixel Experience)
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1395089523397918976
Resurrection Remix O (EMUI 8)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...pment/gsi-resurrection-remix-o-6-1-0-t3811299
n.sim said:
I don't know bro but I have the same question too. U installed one of the listed roms from the link you posted?
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Hi,
No i have not tried one of the recommended in that list i provided. It took me a very long time to get the phone unlocked! Then more bricks, soft and hard through the process :crying:
Magisk was not as hard to install but EdXposed was, and I also got my device stuck on a boot loop trying to get EdXposed to run. So yeah I took me a while to get it working.
-Alf- said:
Are you bored in quarantine?
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hehe well i'm just picky in getting the device to work right! Thank you for the detailed response Alf!
-Alf- said:
Are you bored in quarantine?
Ion
ion-2.5b-arm64-ab-gapps-Lite-2.1 GB
Android 10.0.0 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q3dgQChf7ltB5h9QzvqXuGCeijUUKVG-/view
Colt OS
https://sourceforge.net/projects/am...ial-20200103-arm64-ab-vanilla.img.xz/download
Havoc OS
https://sourceforge.net/projects/ex...0-20191225-ARM64AB-Unofficial.img.xz/download
CR Droid (EMUI 8?)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...ice-development/official-crdroid-4-4-t3813104
DOT OS (EMUI 8?)
https://sourceforge.net/projects/dotos-2-x/files/dotGSI/09062018/
AOSP
https://github.com/phhusson/treble_experimentations/releases/tag/v112
AOSP-2
https://github.com/phhusson/treble_experimentations/releases/tag/v109
EvolutionX (similar to Pixel Experience)
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1395089523397918976
Resurrection Remix O (EMUI 8)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pr...pment/gsi-resurrection-remix-o-6-1-0-t3811299
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If I currently have LineageOS 16 (Aug 2020 ver) can I use the AB partition? I presume so because the Android version currently is 9. I am looking to try HavocOS.
Thank you Alf man you have helped me a lot with all my questions!
MayhemIam said:
If I currently have LineageOS 16 (Aug 2020 ver) can I use the AB partition?
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AB or A-only depend on EMUI version : 9.1 = AB, 8.0 = A-only.
Good luck!
n.sim said:
I don't know bro but I have the same question too. U installed one of the listed roms from the link you posted?
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Don't bother trying any one of those ROMs listed in that post. I wasted a whole day trying to flash a ROM specified by that website. Look specifically for ROMs on XDA website.
I get more help here, and it has been tested already on our devices.
MayhemIam said:
Don't bother trying any one of those ROMs listed in that post. I wasted a whole day trying to flash a ROM specified by that website. Look specifically for ROMs on XDA website.
I get more help here, and it has been tested already on our devices.
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I flashed treble gsi rooted and with gapps on my ane-lx1 and everything works except fingerprint unlock after first reboot. But fingerprint gestures still working
I recommend gsi ...
I am working on it, the inverse ingeniery is the way, I think

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