Update OmniROM on Sony Xperia Z3 Compact based on Android 8.1 Oreo [aries]

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Sony launched the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact in September 2014. The smartphone came out of the box with Android 4.4.4 KitKat and later upgraded till Android Marshmallow OS. Sony has stopped official support to send any new update for this device. Since then, the developer has put their time and effort to build Custom ROM for this device. Today we will guide on How to Install OmniROM on Sony Xperia Z3 Compact. This ROM is based on Android 8.1 Oreo [aries].

About the specs, Sony Xperia Z3 Compact features a 4.6 inches IPS LCD display with a screen resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 801 processor clubbed with 2GB RAM. The device also comes with internal storage of 16GB and can be expanded using microSD card. Sony Xperia Z3 Compact sports a 20.7 MP rear camera and on the front, it has a 2.2MP camera for selfies.

To Install this Custom ROM, you need TWRP Recovery. First Unlock Bootloader and then install TWRP Recovery on Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (aries). If you already installed TWRP, then you probably might be waiting for Custom ROM for Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (aries). If yes, then here is the first Custom ROM based on Android Oreo was known as Omni ROM.

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Omni ROM is the latest Custom ROM developed by many developers whom you may already know including Chainfire, Xplodwild, and Dees_Troy. This ROM is based on AOSP (Android Open Source Project) and developed with lots of customization, features, and enhancement. Just like every other custom ROM, Omni ROM also has some unique features:

Flippable Quick Settings
Roadrunner mode
Multi-window
Daydream enhancements
Integrated Performance Control
Multi-workspace
Color-changeable
3D depth Phase Beam

In this guide, we will help you to install Omni ROM on Sony Xperia Z3 Compact. This ROM is developed by XDA Senior member, devil188 in XDA forum. Full Credits to the developer and Omni ROM team.

Now download and install OmniROM on Sony Xperia Z3 Compact. This is an Unofficial Omni ROM built from source code by XDA member. This ROM is still under development so expect some bugs and lags. You can anytime revert back to Stock ROM on Sony Xperia Z3 Compact by flashing the Stock Firmware.

Remember this is not a stable ROM, but still, you can use it as a daily driver. In Case if you find any issue, you can revert back. The ROM is under development stage, the developer may soon release the stable version anytime soon.

If you want to try Android 8.1.0 Oreo OS then head down to the below guide or steps on How to Install OmniROM on Sony Xperia Z3 Compact based on Android 8.1 Oreo.

To Install OmniROM on Sony Xperia Z3 Compact or any Custom ROM, your phone must have TWRP Recovery or any custom Recovery installed. If you don’t have one, then first install TWRP Recovery on your Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (aries).

What is Android 8.0 Oreo?

Android 8.0 Oreo is the latest iteration of Android Operating system. This is the 8th major version of the Android mobile operating system after the release of Android Nougat. The latest features of Android Oreo includes New app notifications, notification dots on app icons, picture-in-picture mode, Android Instant App compatibility, Auto-fill (like on Chrome), Better copy and paste, Faster Android behind the scenes, Better battery life with more advanced Doze mode, and more.

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Features of Android Oreo:

Notifications Channels
Picture In A Picture
Multi-Display Support
Keyboard Navigation
Background Limits
New Wi-Fi Features
Better Icons
Auto Fills

PRE-REQUISITE

This will work on Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (Don’t Try this on Any other device):
Charge your phone up to 80% or 70%.
You will lose the original ROM or any CUSTOM ROM if you already installed on your phone. So make sure to Backup your phone using TWRP before doing this step using TWRP or CWM or any Custom Recovery.
You can also backup all your apps using Titanium Backup or you can Backup without any Root
Download all the Zip files from below and Place it in your phone’s root of internal memory.

Here is the Full Guide on OmniROM on Sony Xperia Z3 Compact to Android 8.1 Oreo

First of all, you need to Unlock Bootloader on Sony Xperia Z3 Compact
Now install TWRP Recovery on Sony Xperia Z3 Compact. Watch Full Video on How to Install TWRP on any Android Phone.
Download the below Omni Oreo ROM on to your smartphone.
Now boot into TWRP Recovery, Here is the method to boot into Recovery.