Sony Xperia Phone ZR: CM 14.1 Android 7.1 Nougat Custom ROM. The Xperia ZR, which is the third device in the Xperia Z trio, received its last official update as Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. If you wish to further update your Xperia ZR, you will need to opt for a custom ROM. One of the most popular custom ROMs, CyanogenMod, is available for a wide range of Android smartphones. Fortunately, the Xperia ZR now supports the latest version of CyanogenMod, CM 14.1, allowing you to update your device to Android 7.1 Nougat. Although CM 14.1 for the Xperia ZR is currently in beta stage, it can be used as a daily driver. While there may be a few minor bugs in the ROM, they should not be a major concern, considering that you are gaining access to the latest version of Android on your aging Xperia ZR device.
This guide aims to assist you in updating your Sony Xperia ZR to CM 14.1 Android 7.1 Nougat Custom ROM. Simply follow the steps attentively, and you’ll have it completed within a matter of minutes.
- Please note that this guide is specifically designed for Xperia ZR devices only. It is important to avoid attempting these steps on any other device.
- To prevent any power-related complications during the flashing process, ensure that your Xperia ZR is charged up to at least 50%.
- Install a custom recovery on your Xperia ZR using the flashing method.
- Make sure to back up all your data, including contacts, call logs, SMS messages, and bookmarks. Additionally, create a Nandroid backup for added security.
- To prevent any errors or mishaps, it is important to carefully follow this guide step by step.
Disclaimer: Flashing custom recoveries, ROMs, and rooting your device carries risks, may void your warranty, and we are not liable for any issues that may arise.
Sony Xperia ZR: CM 14.1 Android 7.1 Nougat Custom ROM
- Download the file named “Android 7.1 Nougat CM 14.1 ROM.zip“.
- Download the file titled “Gapps.zip” specifically designed for Android 7.1 Nougat, with the ARM architecture and pico package.
- Transfer both .zip files to either the internal or external SD card of your Xperia ZR.
- Start your Xperia ZR in custom recovery mode. If you have installed dual recovery using the provided guide, utilize TWRP recovery.
- Within TWRP recovery, proceed to perform a factory reset by selecting the wipe option.
- After completing the previous step, return to the main menu in TWRP recovery and choose the “Install” option.
- In the “Install” menu, scroll down to the bottom and select the ROM.zip file. Proceed to flash this file.
- After completing the previous step, return to the TWRP recovery menu. This time, follow the same instructions to flash the Gapps.zip file.
- After successfully flashing both files, go to the wipe option and select to wipe both the cache and dalvik cache.
- Now, proceed to reboot your device and boot into the system.
- And that’s it! Your device should now boot up into CM 14.1 Android 7.1 Nougat.
If needed, restore the Nandroid backup or consider flashing a stock ROM to fix any issues with your device. Follow our guide on flashing stock firmware for Sony Xperia devices for further assistance.
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