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Known Bugs are
The “fastboot boot twrp.img” doesn’t work, if you use the hardware buttons to open the blue fastboot bootloader mode. Only use adb, twrp or the android system to reboot into blue fastboot bootloader mode or flash the twrp.img, boot the device, reboot into bootloader and flash the original boot.img back, before booting into twrp.
You can also “fastboot reboot bootloader” in the blue fastboot mode.
This is a bootloader bug, maybe it gets fixed with the stock Q bootloader.
Steps to Install TWRP Recovery on Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
Remember this guide is to install TWRP Recovery on Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium, so don’t try the same recovery image on any other device. Before flashing recovery, please read and install the required drivers and software on your PC.
Download Required Files
Pre-Requisite:
Installation Guide using ADB fastboot method:
At GetDroidTips, We will not be held responsible for any kind of damage occurred to your device while following this Guide. Do it at your own risk. Remember rooting or installation of Custom Recovery will void the warranty of your phone.
Follow the instructions given down below to install TWRP on your phone:
- First of all, You need to root Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
- Download and install or extract the Android SDK or Minimal ADB Folder
- Now Go to C:\adb on the PC where Android SDK folder is found
- Now open the command window (CMD) on the same adb folder by holding the SHIFT key and right-click on an empty space inside the folder.
- Select the ‘Open PowerShell window here’ or Command Window option.
- Turn off your phone completely
- Once you completely shut down, now connect the device to the PC while holding the Volume Down key.
- It will boot into fastboot, Now enter the following command to install TWRP Recovery on Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium:
fastboot flash boot twrp.img
Note: Now you need to flash the vbmeta.img file, or else your system won’t boot.
- Now type the following command [IMPORTANT OR THE SYSTEM WON’T BOOT!]
fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img
- Boot to recovery using the button combination (VOLUME DOWN + POWER BUTTON).
- Once you are booted in TWRP, you need to install flash stockkernel-installer.zip by tapping on Install -> Browse the flash stockkernel-installer.zip and swipe to flash <- IMPORTANT OR THE SYSTEM WON’T BOOT!
- Again you need to flash twrp-installer.zip
- Now reboot –> Recovery
- Once TWRP is loaded, Now tap on Install –> and flash the Magisk <- IMPORTANT OR THE SYSTEM WON’T BOOT!
- Once you are done, you can reboot your phone
- That’s it! You have installed TWRP Successfully!
How to Root Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium
To root your phone, you need either a supported TWRP Recovery or any rooting apps. With the help of rooting apps, you can root Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium without PC/Computer. Here in this guide we already have a supported TWRP Recovery, so I will guide here to flash the superSU or Magisk to root your phone. Before rooting, let’s understand What is rooting in Android Phone?
What Does Rooting Mean?
Rooting doesn’t mean hacking. So please don’t compare the term hacking to rooting. In fact, it is not true at all. Well, Rooting for Android means nothing but jailbreaking the device to get access to the root directory of your android mobile. This means you are removing the restrictions and limitations from your Android Phone or Tablet to perform unperformable tasks.
By Rooting Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium, you are injecting a file known as SU binary to the root of your phone. Technically Speaking, Rooting Any Android Phone will void the brand warranty but don’t worry, you can unroot or restore your device at any time without any issues.
The advantage of Rooting:
- You can get access to all files on your Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium, even the files which present in the root directory of your phone.
- You can increase the performance of your Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium by overclocking.
- By rooting you can increase battery life by underclocking Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium.
- Uninstall Bloatware on Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium.
- You can block Ads on any Android applications such as Youtube and other game related applications. Also Read: Top 5 Adblock Plus Alternatives for Android
- By Rooting Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium, you can View, Edit or Delete any system file inside the root directory.
- You can install Xposed Framework and many Xposed module support.
Guide to Root:
Here is the guide on how to root Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium smartphone. Make sure to download either SuperSU or Magisk to root your phone.
[su_note note_color=”#faf5ce” text_color=”#1d1d1d”]Warning: Don’t try to flash both Magisk and SuperSU on your phone. You need to root either with SuperSU or Magisk[/su_note]
Full Guide to install SuperSU on your phone
Full Guide to install Magisk and Magisk Manager
I hope this guide was helpful to root and install TWRP Recovery on Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium. Any queries, you can leave a comment down below.
Source || Credit to MartinX3
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium Specifications:
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium features a 5.99-inches IPS LCD display with a screen resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. It is powered by octa-core Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 processor coupled with 6GB of RAM and Adreno 630 GPU. The device has internal storage with 64GB and also it can be expanded via microSD card with up to 400 GB. The handset has a IP65/IP68 certified dust and waterproof.
The camera on the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium comes with a dual camera with 19 MP + 12 MP and on the front, the device sports 13 MP camera for selfies. The handset runs on Android 8.1 Oreo and backed by 3540 mAh battery. Other connectivity options include Fingerprint scanner, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, 4G VoLTE support, Dual Sim, and many more.
