Sony Xperia Z2 (sirius) launched in February 2014. The phone came out of the box with Android 4.4.2 Kitkat and later upgrade to Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Finally, here is a big update. Now you can download and install Lineage OS 16 on Sony Xperia Z2. So be patient. If you want to try, then take a complete backup of data on your device or create a Nandroid backup using TWRP Recovery.

To install Lineage OS 16 on Sony Xperia Z2, your device should have Bootloader Unlocked and should be running on the latest TWRP Recovery. If you have all this, then you are good to try the new Lineage OS 16 on your device. Follow our guide on how to upgrade, but before that. Let’s understand the features of Android 9.0 Pie and Lineage OS 16.

Talking about the specifications, Sony Xperia Z2 features a 5.2-inches display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. It is powered by Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 processor coupled with 3GB of RAM. The phone packs 16GB or 256GB internal memory. The camera on the Sony Xperia Z2 comes with 20.7MP and 2.2MP front shooting camera. It is backed by a Non-removable Li-Po 3200 mAh battery.

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What’s on Android 9.0 Pie?

As we said, Lineage OS 16 is based on the latest OS, Android 9.0 Pie. Android 9.0 Pie is the 9th iteration and a major update of Google’s Android OS. The new Android Pie brings a couple of design changes to the successor Android Oreo but the most notable one is the gesture-based navigation system. Other features of Android 9 Pie are New Quick Settings UI design, Redesigned volume slider, Advanced Battery with AI Support, Notch Support, Improved Adaptive Brightness, Manual theme selection, Android Dashboard which Google calls Digital Wellbeing, and more other features.

Watch The Video about What’s on Android 9.0 Pie.

Lineage OS 16 Based on Android 9.0 Pie

Lineage OS 16 is the latest Stock Custom Firmware based on the official Android 9.0 Pie AOSP source code. Along with the official Android 9.0 features, Lineage OS 16 also brings tons of features and customization option which allows using your phone beyond the Stock Firmware feature. Lineage OS one of the well-known aftermarket firmware built by the team behind cyanogen. In the Android world, Lineage OS is the currently best custom ROM built with many new features.

Steps to install Lineage OS 16 on Sony Xperia Z2

Follow this guide and download the TWRP recovery, drivers and things to start with.

Disclaimer:

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Pre-Requisite:

  • Supported: Sony Xperia Z2
  • Charge your phone up to 80% or 70%.
  • Download Sony USB Drivers
  • Download ADB and Fastboot Drivers [Download ADB SDK Platform Tools]
  • Lineage OS 16 zip file: Download
  • Check out the supported device list at Lineage OS 16
  • Download the latest Gapps file:
  • Android 9.0 Pie Gapps Package
  • Open Gapps for Android Pie
  • Gapps for Lineage OS 16
  • Mind The Gapps Package

Instructions to Install:

  • First of all, You need to enable the developer option and activate the OEM unlock and USB debugging.
  • Now you need to unlock the bootloader on your Sony Xperia Z2.
  • Once you have unlocked, you must install the latest TWRP Recovery on Sony Xperia Z2.
  • Now the guide will be easy, boot into TWRP Recovery
  • You need to Decrypt and Re-Encrypt Data Partition on Sony Xperia Z2.
  • You can now take a complete backup of your ROM using TWRP Recovery.
  • Now you need Wipe System Data on TWRP Recovery
  • Tap on Install option and look for the downloaded Lineage OS 16 zip file. [Guide to install Custom ROM using TWRP Recovery]
  • Swipe to confirm the flashing.
  • Now you need to install the Android Oreo Gapps file. (TWRP -> Install -> Select Gapps zip and swipe to flash)
  • You can now reboot to enjoy Lineage OS 16 on Sony Xperia Z2.
  • If you want to root you can either try SuperSU root or you can try Magisk root.

That’s it! I hope you have installed the Lineage OS 16 on Sony Xperia Z2. Leave a comment or feedback down below. Thank you!.

  • Android 9.0 Pie Gapps Package
  • Open Gapps for Android Pie
  • Gapps for Lineage OS 16
  • Mind The Gapps Package