Android 8.1 Oreo is currently the latest version of Android OS and it is great to see that Lenovo ZUK Z2 Plus users can now install this latest Android 8.1 Oreo via Pixel Experience ROM. The Pixel Experience ROM means that now you can enjoy the pure stock Android experience with Pixel phone looks like on your Lenovo ZUK Z2 Plus. Full credit goes to XDA senior member “Rodrigo Rodrigues” for developing and sharing the Android 8.1 Oreo-based Pixel Experience ROM for Lenovo Z2 Plus. The Android 8.1 Oreo Pixel Experience ROM comes with tons of new features and customizations like new Wallpaper Themes, Pixel 2 Launcher, new Shutdown and Reboot Animation, redesigned power menu, round status bar icons and so on.Today, in this guide, we’ll let you know that how to update Lenovo ZUK Z2 Plus to Android 8.1 Oreo via Pixel Experience ROM.
Also, the ROM brings all the most popular features of Android Oreo including the picture-in-picture mode, notification channels, integrated doze mode, FPC fingerprint and much more. This ROM is not officially announced by Lenovo but just a custom ROM which is developed by third-party developers. Make sure that your Lenovo ZUK Z2 Plus is rooted, and a custom recovery like TWRP or ClockworkMod (CWM) is already installed on it in order to flash this Pixel Experience Android 8.1 Oreo custom ROM on your Lenovo ZUK Z2 Plus.
By following this step by step guide, you can update your Lenovo ZUK Z2 Plus easily to Android 8.1 Oreo Pixel Experience custom ROM. This latest custom firmware is light, fast, stable and brings many bug fixes. The ROM is still under development but all major features working properly without any problem. Before proceeding, don’t forget to take the full backup of all your valuable data. Because while flashing this ROM your entire data will be wiped clean. If you are interested in installing Android 8.1 Oreo Pixel Experience custom ROM on your Lenovo ZUK Z2 Plus smartphone then go ahead and follow the given steps.
Note:
The Pixel Experience custom ROM in this guide is working only with Lenovo ZUK Z2 Plus then go ahead and follow the given steps. devices. Do not try these instructions for any other device or incorrect variant.
Warning:
AndroidBlog will not be responsible for any kind of damage occurred to your Lenovo ZUK Z2 Plus then go ahead and follow the given steps. during or after the installation of Android 8.1 OreoPixel Experience custom ROM. Proceed at your own risk.
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Pre-Requirements:
- Enable USB debugging option by navigating to Settings > Applications. Tap on Developer Options to make sure that either USB Debugging is enabled or not.
- Download and install Lenovo ZUK Z2 Plus USB drivers on your PC.
- Your device should be rooted.
- The latest version of a custom recovery like CWM or TWRP should be pre-installed on your device. Otherwise, you’ll not be able to install a custom ROM.
- The battery level of the phone should be at least about 70% to avoid unexpected shutdowns during installation.
Required Files:
Steps to Flash Pixel Experience Android 8.1 Oreo ROM on Lenovo ZUK Z2 Plus:
Step No 1: – Download the Pixel Experience Android 8.1 Oreo ROM and Google Apps from the above links on your PC (probably on your desktop).
Step No 2: – Now, connect the Lenovo ZUK Z2 Plus then go ahead and follow the given steps. to your PC using its USB data cable.
Step No 3: – Transfer the downloaded ROM files to the root folder of your SD card on Lenovo ZUK Z2 Plus then go ahead and follow the given steps.
Step No 4: – Disconnect your Lenovo ZUK Z2 Plus then go ahead and follow the given steps. and turn it OFF to boot into recovery mode.
Step No 5: – Turn the device ON while pressing and holding Volume Up + Home + Power buttons at the same time. Highlight options using Volume keys and select them using the Power button.
Step No 6: – While the phone is now in recovery mode, select wipe data/factory reset and confirm the operation. Also, wipe cache partition.
Step No 7: – Finally, perform wipe dalvik cache.
Step No 8: – Now, select install zip from sdcard and then choose zip from sdcard. Locate the Pixel Experience Android 8.1 Oreo file and confirm its installation.
9: – Repeat the same steps to install Google Apps package, once the ROM installation is finished successfully.
Step No 10: – Finally, go back to the main menu of recovery and select reboot system now.
You have successfully installed Android 8.1 Oreo Pixel Experience custom ROM on Lenovo ZUK Z2 Plus then go ahead and follow the given steps.
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