Flash CM12.1 on Xperia Z3 - Android 5.1.1 Custom ROM

Until Sony decides to adorn your Xperia Z3 with the beautiful Android 5.i.one Lollipop, here is how to practise it manually. Very close to AOSP, this unofficial CyanogenMod 12.1 custom firmware is based on the latest Lollipop version. Follow this guide to flash CM12.ane on Xperia Z3.

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Prerequisites to flash CM12.ane on Xperia Z3:

Backup whatever important data from your Sony Xperia Z3 every bit a consummate wipe volition be required during the flashing process.
Brand sure ADB and Fastboot is configured on your PC.
Sony Xperia Z3 must exist rooted with unlocked bootloader and installed with a recovery tool.
Your device must be charged to at least 60% of ability.

Note:this is a nightly version and while developer is calling it problems-complimentary, delight exist conscientious if you aren't very familiar with custom firmwares in beta.

How to flash CM12.1 on Xperia Z3:

Required files: download CM12.ane Android five.ane.1 Lollipop custom firmware for Xperia Z3 from hither and save it on your computer. Extract boot.imgfile separately.

Connect your Xperia Z3 to your computer using a USB cable and copy the nothing file to your telephone memory's root folder.
Copy the boot.imgfile toandroid-sdk-windows\platform-tools directory.
Switch off your Xperia Z3 and enter Bootloader mode: press and hold theVolume Uppush button while connecting the phone with USB cable. Phone LED volition turn blueish indicating the Bootloader mode.
Once in the Fastboot mode, on your PC navigate to android-sdk-windows\platform-tools directory and open up Control Prompt with Shift + Right-click > Open up Command Prompt.
Blazon the following control and printing Enter:
- fastboot wink boot kick.img
Type the command and press Enter:
- fastboot reboot
Enter in the Recovery Mode: switch on the phone while pressing the Book Upbutton a few times.
Wipe information task: from CWM recovery menu, selectwipe data / mill resetand confirm the procedure.
Likewise clean cache fromwipe cache partition.
From recovery carte, selectinstall zip from sdcardfollowed bycull zip from sdcard.Locate the CM12.ane Android 5.1.1 Lollipop custom firmware and confirm the flashing process.
Once washed, return dorsum to main recovery carte du jour and reboot your into the new custom ROM.
First boot takes a good v minutes so please be patient.