Download And Install AOSP Android 11 for Sony Xperia XZ1
Sony Xperia XZ1 (codename: Poplar) was launched in August 2017. The phone came out of the box with Android 8.0 Oreo. In this tutorial, we will show you how to...
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Last updated on October 28, 2022
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Sony Xperia XZ1 (codename: Poplar) was launched in August 2017. The phone came out of the box with Android 8.0 Oreo. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install the AOSP Android 11 on Sony Xperia XZ1 (Poplar). Recently, Google released its latest stable Android 11 for the general public. And with that, many OEMs were quick to adopt the same. First in the line were the Pixel devices, which were anyways along the expected lines. Later Google released the AOSP source code for Android 11 which is undoubtedly the main ingredient to compile Android 11-based custom ROMs.
The Xperia XZ1 from Sony is a 5.2-inch display device, with IPS LCD lighting the screen. Under the hood, the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 835 processor powers the device, and supporting this 4 GB RAM and a 64 GB ROM are provided. The external memory can be extended up to 256 GB using micro SD. Out of the box, the device will get Android Oreo. Coming into the camera, a 19 MP sensor and a 13 MP is added to the front. The battery provided is low in capacity considering the current trends and is a 2700 mAh battery.
Android 11 and Its Features:
Well, Android 11, Google’s 11th iteration looks similar to Android 10 but with a handful of new features and changes. The update brings notification history, Chat bubbles, Conversation notifications, screen recorder, new media controls, smart device controls, one-time permission, improved dark theme with the scheduling system, app suggestions, wireless android auto, and many more. For more, check out our article Android 11 supported list, Android 11 Custom ROM list, best Android 11 features, and many more.
How to Install AOSP Android 11 on Sony Xperia XZ1:
With such a long list of goodies to offer, no doubt you will want to try out the AOSP Android 11 on Sony Xperia XZ1 (Poplar). But before we list out the installation steps, please go through the prerequisites section. Make sure your device meets all the mentioned requirements. After this, go through the working features and the list of known issues present in this ROM. Once you have gone through all the requirements section, you may then proceed with the installation steps.
Next time, enable USB Debugging on your Sony Xperia XZ1. This will make your device recognizable by your PC in ADB mode. So head over to Settings > About Phone > Tap on Build Number 7 times > Go back to Settings > System > Advanced > Developer Options > Enable USB Debugging.
Next up, you will also need to install the TWRP Recovery on your device. This will be needed to flash the AOSP Android 11 on your Sony Xperia XZ1. You could refer to our comprehensive tutorial on how to Install TWRP Recovery For Sony Xperia XZ1.
Download AOSP Android 11
Before you download the firmware file, there is a pretty important worth mentioning. You should only use the proper vendor and firmware of your device of stable ROM.
Once you have downloaded the above files, transfer it to your device. Then proceed with the below steps to install AOSP Android 11 on your Sony Xperia XZ1 (Poplar) device.
Warning
Before we begin with this procedure, I would strongly recommend you to create a backup of your device storage and all your files stored on your device. Moreover, it is advised to follow the steps mentioned in this post very carefully to avoid permanent damage or to brick your device. If anything goes wrong the author or GetDroidTips is not responsible for it.
Install AOSP Android 11 on Sony Xperia XZ1 (Poplar)
Connect your device to PC via USB cable. Make sure USB Debugging is enabled.
Then head over to the platform-tools folder, type in CMD in the address bar, and hit Enter. This will launch the Command Prompt.
Execute the below command in the CMD window to boot your device to TWRP Recovery:
adb reboot recovery
Now head over to the wipe section and format system, data, and cache. Perform a right swipe to complete the format. TWRP Home
Its now time to flash the AOSP Android 11 ROM onto your Sony Xperia XZ1. For that, head over to Install, select the AOSP ROM ZIP file and perform a right swipe to install the file.
If you want Google Apps as well, then you need to flash it at this instance itself. Go to Install, select the GApps ZIP file, and perform a right swipe to flash this file.
When that is done, you may reboot your device. Head over to Reboot and select System.
Your device will now boot to the newly installed OS. With this, we conclude the guide on how to install the AOSP Android 11 on Sony Xperia XZ1. Do keep in mind that the first boot might take up some time and you might have to set up your device from scratch.
