How to Update Xperia Z2 to Android 6.0 Marshmallow using AOSP ROM

Sony Xperia Z2 device owners have some good news that they can now upgrade their devices to Android 6.0 Marshmallow using AOSP ROM. latest Android 6.0 AOSP source code was previously released by Google and the developers have started porting this ROM to various smartphones. This AOSP ROM based on Android M is one of those ported ROMs which is now available for Xperia Z2. If you are interested to upgrade your phone to get this latest Android OS version then we’ve a step-by-step detailed guide. In this tutorial we’ll install the ROM via fastboot (system + boot image files) and then we’ll flash Gapps and SuperSU package to root the Xperia Z2.

Keep in mind that this AOSP ROM is a custom ROM which is developed by third-party developers, not officially released by Google. Thus you’ll be required to have a custom recovery such as TWRP pre-installed on your phone in order to flash Google Apps and SuperSU after the installation of AOSP ROM. Ready to get started? Go ahead and follow the given instructions carefully. First have a look on the bugs:

Not Working Features:

• Camera not Working
• Video playback colour calibration is wrong (Use MX player and it will work.

Steps to Flash AOSP ROM Android 6.0 Marshmallow on Sony Xperia Z2 and Root it:

1:- First, download the the boot image, system, suitable Google apps and SuperSU zip files from the above given links on the desktop of your PC.

2:- Copy/paste the downloaded Google Apps and SuperSU package files to the internal storage of your phone.

3:- Disconnect the Xperia Z2 and turn it OFF in order to boot into bootloader/fastboot mode.

4:- Now, turn ON the device by pressing and holding Volume Down + Power buttons at the same time for about 5-6 seconds until the bootloader screen appears.

5:- Connect again the Xperia Z2 using its USB data cable and select Fastboot (if available). Give the following command to boot into bootloader.

adb reboot bootloader

6:- Locate the folder where you have already transferred the boot image and recovery files. Extract the zipped files to get .img extension files.

8:- Open the folder where you have placed the boot and recovery files and run command prompt. Type the following command and hit enter to verify if the fastboot is working properly.

fastboot devices

9:- Type and enter this command to flash the modified boot image:

fastboot flash boot boot.img

9:- Give the following command to flash he system image.

fastboot flash system system.img

10:- Flash the modified boot image from Sirius by giving this command:

fastboot flash boot boot.img

10:- Boot the Xperia Z2 into Recovery mode. Turn OFF the phone and then press and hold Volume Down + Power keys altogether.

12:- Go back to the main recovery menu and tap Install. Navigate to the Google Apps and SuperSU files and install.

13:- Once the installation is completed successfully, reboot system.

You have successfully installed Android 6.0 Marshmallow AOSP ROM.

Let us know in the comments area below i you have any question or trouble.