Based on the customized MIUI Android 7.0, this Sony Xperia Z5 custom firmware brings stable and fast performance along with a promise of improved battery life. Follow this guide for all the steps and links to install Android 7.0 Nougat MIUI 8 ROM on Sony Xperia Z5.

Android 7.0 Nougat MIUI 8 ROM features

- Chinese apps & plugins deleted

- Gboard added

- GoogleInstallerv3 added

- Advertisements deleted

- Some tweaks

Prerequisites to install Android 7.0 MIUI 8 ROM on Xperia Z5

Backup any important datafrom your Sony Xperia Z5 as a complete wipe will be required during the flashing process.Make sure ADB and Fastboot is configured on your PC.Sony XperiaZ5 must berooted with unlocked bootloader and installed with a recovery tool.Your device must be charged to at least 60% power.

How toflash Sony Xperia Z5 MIUI 8 ROM

Required files: downloadMIUI 8 Nougat ROM for Xperia Z5 and save it on your computer. Extractboot.imgfile.

Connect your Xperia Z5 to your computer using a USB cable and copy the zip file to your phone memory's root folder.Copy theboot.imgfile toandroid-sdk-windows\platform-toolsdirectory.Switch off your Xperia Z5 and enter Bootloader mode: press and hold theVolume Upbutton while connecting the phone with a USB cable. Phone LED will turn blue indicating the Bootloader mode.Once in the Fastboot mode, on your PC, navigate toandroid-sdk-windows\platform-toolsdirectory and open Command Prompt withShift+Right-click>Open Command Prompt.Runthe following commands:fastboot flash boot boot.img - press Enter.fastboot reboot -press Enter.Enter in the Recovery Mode: switch onthe phone while pressing theVolume Upbutton a few times.Wipe data task: from the TWRP recovery menu, selectwipe>Swipe to factory reset.From the recovery menu, selectinstalland locate the Xperia Z5 Android Nougat MIUI 8 ROM and confirm the flashing process.Once done, return back to main recovery menu and reboot yourXperia Z5 into the new custom ROM.

First boot may take a good 5 minutes. Don't forget to let us know if this ROM lives up to the developer's claims.