Backup important files stored on your device before proceeding with the steps below, so that in case something goes wrong you�ll have backup of all your important files.
� 1 � Download AOSP Android 7.1.1 ROM and Google 7.1.1 Apps files for Sony Xperia Z5 Premium to your computer. Then extract boot.img from the ROMzip file and save it separately.
� 2 � Connect and mount your Sony Xperia Z5 Premium USB (mass) memory on your computer using the USB cable.
�3 � Now copy/paste the downloaded Android 7.1.1 ROM zip and Google Apps zip files to your phone memory / SD card. Make sure the file is in the phone memory / SD card root (not in any folder).
�4 � Copy/paste the boot.img file to android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory.
Step 5 � Then turn OFF your phone.
�6 � Now to get into the Bootloader Mode. Press and hold the Volume Up button while connecting it again with the USB cable. Your phone LED will turn blue and it will get into the Bootloader Mode.
�7 � Once in the Fastboot mode (on your phone), navigate to android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory (on your computer) and open Command Prompt (Shift + Right-click > Open Command Prompt).
�8 � Type the following command and press Enter.
fastboot flash boot boot.img
�9 � Then, type the following command and press Enter.
fastboot reboot
�10 � Now to get in the Recovery Mode. Switch ON the phone while pressing the Volume Up or Volume Down buttons a few times when you see the LED light turn pink or any other colour.
� 11 � Once you are in TWRP Recovery, perform a full data wipe by tapping on the �Wipe� button. Then swipe on the �Swipe to Factory Reset� option at the bottom.
�12 � Now go back to the main menu and then tap on the �Install� button. From the list, choose the ZIP file that you copied to your phone memory in Step 3.
�13 � Confirm installation on the next screen by swiping on the �Swipe to Confirm Flash� option. The installation procedure should start now .
�14 � Once the installation is completed.
Google Apps: Repeat the above steps from Step 12 to Step 14 for the Google Apps zip file as well and install it on your phone.
�Step 15 � Tap on the �Wipe cache/dalvik� button if you get into any boot loops or other issues.
Step 16 � You can now reboot your phone by selecting the �Reboot System� button.
Your Xperia Z5 will boot now and it might take about 5 minutes to boot on your first time after flashing a new ROM. So, please wait.
That�s it! Your Xperia Z5 Premium should now have Android 7.1.1 AOSP Nougat custom ROM installed on your phone! Go to Settings > About phone to verify.
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