Sony Xperia XZ1 (codename: poplar) was launched in August 2017. The device came out of the box with Android 8.0 Oreo and later upgraded to Android 9.0 Pie. Here in this guide, we will share the AOSP Android 10 for Sony Xperia XZ1.
Android 10 is now official as Google’s 10th version of Android OS with plenty of new features and system UI changes. The Android 10 (aka Android Q) started rolling out to many devices. In this new version of Android OS, Google doesn’t come with any dessert item name. If you’re new to the Android ecosystem, it’s worth mentioning that Android is an Open Source Project (AOSP) by Google. Follow this guide to download and install Android 10 ROM on the Sony Xperia XZ1 device.
The AOSP is a custom ROM which means any smartphone OEM can make or customize Android ROM according to their need via the source code. All the Custom ROM or Custom Firmware runs on the Android OS version from the core but offers a different kind of user experience.
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Sony Xperia XZ1 Specifications:
Sony Xperia XZ1 (codenamed: poplar) was launched in September 2017. 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 a 4 GB RAM and a 64 GB ROM is 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.
It’s neither AOSP nor anything to write back home about.
It’s LOS unofficial in mid beta stage, based on official firmware blobs and kernel (for Pie). He did add couple of kernel modules including wireguard but this is still in to early stages to recommend to anyone.