UPDATE XPERIA ZR NOUGAT 7.0 AOSP ROM (dogo)

[NOUGAT] How to Update Xperia ZR Nougat 7.0 AOSP ROM (dogo)

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  • September 3, 2016 at 10:36 PM #6557
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    Android AOSP 7.0 Nougat ROM for Xperia ZR (dogo) is now available through an unofficial AOSP ROM update and this is a guide which explains how to update Xperia ZR (dogo) to Android Nougat 7.0. In addition to AOSP, we also have the Lineage OS 14.1 for Xperia ZR. If you want the OFFICIAL update or some more Lineage ROMs then stay tuned to the Lineage OS 14.1 Devices list page. Also, we have many Android Nougat ROMs available for various devices and also we have many CyanogenMod 14 ROMs. Recently we had posted How to Update Xperia SP to Nougat 7.0 AOSP ROM, Xperia M Nougat 7.0 ROM update guide, Xperia L 7.0 Nougat Update, Xperia Z Ultra 7.0 Nougat ROM, Xperia Z2 Nougat 7.0 ROM update, Xperia Z5 Nougat Update guide And now this time the Nougat ROM (build number: NRD90M) has arrived to Xperia ZR which is brought to you by developer Chippa_a. Xperia ZR Users must be thankful to the developers for their priceless efforts and lightning fast development.

    DISCLAIMER:
    Installing a custom ROM on a the Xperia ZR requires a custom recovery to be installed, which may VOID your warranty and may delete all your data. Before proceeding further you may consider backup all data on the phone. You are the only person doing changes to your phone and I cannot be held responsible for the mistakes done by you.

    Status of Chippa_a’s Xperia ZR (dogo) Nougat ROM:

    WHAT’S WORKING:
    – Mostly everything is working
    KNOWN ISSUES:
    – Camcorder (front and back)

     

    UPDATE XPERIA ZR NOUGAT 7.0 AOSP ROM (dogo)

    REQUIRED DOWNLOADS AND LINKS TO UPDATE XPERIA ZR NOUGAT 7.0 AOSP ROM:

    HOW TO INSTALL/FLASH/UPDATE XPERIA ZR NOUGAT 7.0 AOSP ROM (dogo):

    1. Follow this to update AOSP ROM Nougat 7.0 on Xperia ZR for the first time or coming from another ROM:

      Points to NOTE on BACKUP:
      – Try to avoid restoring apps backup using Titanium Backup. It may break things up.
      – Don’t restore system data using Titanium Backup! It will definitely break the current installation.
      – It is also discouraged to Restoring Apps + Data using Titanium Backup.

      • Download the Xperia ZR Nougat zip file and a suitable Nougat Gapps zip file from the above download link and copy both the files to phone.
      • Boot into Recovery by one of the following method:
        – Power off the phone and keep pressing key combinations while turning on your phone.
        – If you have enabled USB debugging and you have ADB utility installed on your PC then you can execute the following command on a console or command prompt: 

        adb reboot recovery
      • Wipe data factory reset, Cache partition, Dalvik Cache and Format the System partition using the recovery.
        – Here is a guide explaining how to wipe data using TWRP recovery.

        This will delete all your data on your phone. IGNORE IF YOU DON’T WANT TO OR IF YOU HAVE ALREADY DONE THIS. You may consider complete backup of your phone data or take a NANDROID backup of the current ROM.
        – How to backup all data on your Android Device.
        – how to take NANDROID backup using TWRP recovery.

      • First flash the Xperia ZR Nougat AOSP ZIP from device and then reboot to recovery AGAIN.
        – Here is a post explaining how to flash a custom ROM using TWRP recovery.
      • Now flash the Google Apps package.
        – Here is a post explaining how to flash Nougat GApps using TWRP recovery.

    2. Upgrading from earlier version of AOSP Nougat 7.0 ROM on Xperia ZR variant:

    Reboot to system after flashing is done completely. Do the required initial setup and enjoy the Nougat ROM on Xperia ZR. If you face any problem following this guide or post installation then just login and leave a comment to get an instant reply from us.

    To root this Xperia ZR Nougat 7.0 AOSP ROM, download the SuperSU package and follow the link there to install it and then Profit !!!

    Stay tuned or Subscribe to the Xperia ZR forum For other Android Nougat ROMs, CyanogenMod 14 ROMs, other ROMs and all other device specific topics.

     

    Xda dev thread for the Nougat 7.0 Xperia ZR ROM is here.

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