Don't want any fussy features on your Sony Xperia Z5? Android Open Kang Project is the answer to all your ROM worries. Based on Android 7.1.2 Nougat, AOKP Xperia Z5 Nougat ROM is now available. Follow this guide for links and steps to update Xperia Z5 to Android 7.1.2 powered ROM.

Prerequisites to install AOKP Xperia Z5 Nougat ROM

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 AOKP Xperia Z5 Nougat ROM

Required files: downloadAOKP Nougat ROM for Xperia Z5 and save it on your computer. Extractboot.imgfile. Also download OpenGapps.

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 7.1.2 custom ROM and confirm the flashing process.Repeat the above step to flash OpenGapps.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 so please be patient.If you get into bootloop, perform thewipe cache/dalvikoperation. For more details and support, visit the developer's XDA thread.