A new PureX series custom ROM has been made available for the Sony's 2014 flagship smartphone Xperia Z2. The PureX firmware is created by Rajeev, a senior XDA Developer Forum member. It is based on the latest Android 5.1.1 Lollipop OS and is a de-bloated version, free of Sony's custom Xperia skin.
Salient features of PureX Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Custom ROM include:
- Superuser Mod
- Advanced power menu
- Call recording feature enabled
- Latest NUT dual-recovery feature
Things to remember before installing the custom ROM
- PureX Android v5.1.1 Lollipop custom ROM has to be installed on the Sony Xperia Z2 (aka Sirius) model only; if tried on other devices, it might get bricked [To check your device model: Go to Settings >> About phone >> model number]
- Though installing custom ROM improves the device's performance and UI experiences, it makes the company warranty void and Sony will no longer be liable to provide updates in future [users can restore warranty by flashing the device with stock-ROM].
- Make sure the device is rooted before going forward for custom ROM installation. [Read More: How to Unlock Bootloader on Xperia Devices – Official Sony Video Tutorial]
- Installation of custom ROM requires clearing of memory in the smartphone. So make sure to back up the data by installing Clockwork Mod (CWM) Recovery/ TWRP.
- Make sure you have installed USB drivers on the PC, or else your device (Sony Xperia Z2) will not be recognised by the computer.
- Make sure your device has more than 80 percent battery, or else there is chance of the smartphone getting temporarily bricked if the installation process is interrupted in the mid-way.
[Disclaimer: This procedure is very technical and should be performed by a person with sound knowledge of rooting (or manual software installation) Android devices. If the step-by-step installation process is not followed properly, there are chances of the smartphone getting bricked or being permanently irreparable. International Business Times, India Edition cannot be held responsible for any damage or claims from readers if the procedure does not yield the required results or if the smartphone is bricked. Hence, users are advised to proceed with caution.]
Tutorial: Step-by-step installation procedure of PureX Android v5.1.1 Lollipop custom ROM on Sony Xperia Z2-
Step 1: Download PureX Android v5.1.1 Lollipop custom ROM (HERE) and Google Apps (HERE) in your PC.
Step 2: Connect Sony Xperia Z2 to PC via USB cord.
[Note: Before plugging the phone to the computer, be sure that you have installed USB driver software, if not, click HERE for Windows PC and for Mac, HERE to download the firmware]
Step 3: Place Paranoid Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Custom ROM zip file and Google Apps .zip file into the phone's SD card memory. [Note: Users are advised to paste the .zip file in SD card root, not in any other folder.]
[Note: Before beginning the installation, make sure that the device is rooted and has installed ClockworkMod Recovery/TWRP tool.]
Step 4: Turn off the device and disconnect from the PC.
Step 5: Perform the regular Recovery Mode sortie by press holding 'Volume (up)', 'Home' and 'Power' buttons.
Step 6: After entering the RECOVERY mode, clear the phone memory, by choosing 'wipe data/factory reset'
[Note: use 'Volume' keys to navigate and 'Power' button to select options, while operating under Recovery Mode]
Step 7: Clear the cache memory by selecting 'wipe cache partition'
Step 8: Go back to ClockworkMod recovery, and select 'advanced' and tap 'wipe dalvik cache' [Note: This step is optional, but many recommend the procedure so that user will not face boot loops or any other errors in the middle of custom ROM installation]
Step 9: Come back to the main recovery screen and then tap 'install zip from SD card'
Step 10: Tap 'choose zip from sdcard' and go to Android ROM .zip file in SD card and enter the installation process. Repeat the same procedure again to install the Google Apps. [Note: use 'Volume' keys to navigate and 'Power' button to select options]
Step 11: Once done, navigate to '+++++Go Back+++++' and restart the device by opting 'reboot system now' seen in the recovery menu.
Now, your device (Sony Xperia Z2) will take a few minutes to complete the booting process.
Head to Settings >> select 'About phone' to confirm the installation of PureX Android v5.1.1 Lollipop custom ROM.
[Credits: Rajeev, XDA Developer Forum]
