Download Pixel Experience ROM on Sony Xperia XZ with Android 9.0 Pie

Google Pixel Experience ROM on Sony Xperia XZ

Google Pixel Experience ROM was designed in such a way so that users can get all the feature from flagship Pixel devices. You will get all the features, sounds and feel of having a Google Pixel device. This custom ROM has the following features:

• All Google Apps
• Pixel Launcher with round icon support
• Pixel Boot Animation
• Google Assistant
• Pixel Sounds
• Pixel Live Wallpapers
• Round Icon for Settings
• Pixel’s blue accent

Steps to install Pixel Experience ROM on Sony Xperia XZ

Now if you’re familiar with installing custom ROMs in Android, then it same as that. However, if you have never done this before then dot worry. We will be guiding you through each step and process.

To make the task easy, we have divided the unlocking process into two parts. In the first part, we will brief you about the files requires and Pre-Requisites for the bootloader unlocking process. Then we will start with the actual installation part.

Files Required:

These are the files you will be needing to Install Pixel Experience ROM on Sony Xperia XZ. Please, download them before proceeding with the procedure.

Pre-Requisite:

• Supported Smartphone: Sony Xperia XZ (kagura)
• Charge the Sony Xperia XZ to a sufficient battery level to avoid any sudden shutdowns during the process.
• We strongly recommend you to take a complete backup of your personal data, including the internal storage. The phone will be formatted, so be prepared for it. You can also follow our Android backup guide for the same. [Follow any method]
  • How to Backup Your Android Phone Without ROOT
  • How to Backup Complete Stock or Custom ROM using TWRP recovery
  • Backup Your Android Apps and Data with Titanium Backup
  • How to Backup Your Android Phone Directly to PC with TWRP!!
  • How to Backup Your Data on Android device
  • If you already have TWRP: then you can Create and Restore Nandroid Backup via TWRP
• You need to Unlock the bootloader on Sony Xperia XZ.
• You need a USB cable to connect your phone to PC.

Method 1: Install via TWRP Recovery

1. First of all, make sure to download and move all the above required ROM packages on your Sony Xperia XZ Internal storage.
2. Now reboot your phone into TWRP Recovery and Swipe Allow Modifications (Appears for the first time only)
3. Once you are in TWRP Recovery, first of all. Take a complete backup of stock or custom ROM using TWRP.
4. Now wipe the cache, data, and system before flashing the Pixel Experience ROM on Sony Xperia XZ.
5. To Wipe data: Go to Wipe —> Advanced Wipe and select Dalvik/ART cache, cache, and Data and then swipe to wipe. [su_note note_color=”#fef0ef” text_color=”#000000″]Warning: Make sure not to select Internal storage[/su_note]
   
6. Now you can install the Pixel Experience System image file in TWRP: Install -> Install Image -> select system.img
7. That’s it! Reboot and enjoy!

Method 2: Install via ADB Sideload

—> How to Install Generic System Image on Project Treble Devices

I hope this guide was helpful to install the Pixel Experience ROM on Sony Xperia XZ (kagura) based on Project Treble GSI images.

Source: XDA || Credits to EnesSastim