it becomes the first device to get the unofficial AOSP Nougat 7.0 ROM.Previously, Google Nexus 5, Nexus 4and Oneplus One have received the unofficial AOSP Nougat 7.0 ROM.This is a great news for all Xperia M users. Very Special thanks to XDA Senior Member fire855 for sharing the beta build ofAndroid 7.0 AOSP ROM for Xperia M.This method only works on rooted Xperia M with TWRP installed on it.If you have Xperia M with TWRP recovery then you can flash the AOSP ROM via TWRP recovery just like any other custom ROMs.Follow the given guide to Download & Install Android 7.0 Nougat AOSP ROM On Sony Xperia M.This will Update Xperia M to Android 7.0 Nougat
WARNING:
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PRE-REQUIREMENTS:
Make sure there is at least 60% battery left on your smartphone before begin. Make sure you have a custom recovery (TWRP/CWM) Install On your device.We recommend TWRP Recovery. Now from TWRP Recovery →Take a proper Nandroid backup so that you can restore anytime you need. Guide > How To Create & Restore Nandroid Backup On Android Devices
DOWNLOADS
Download Android 7.0 AOSP ROM for Xperia M/ Development Page
Download the Android 7.0 Nougat AOSP ROM and Gapps For Xperia M from the download section Connect your Sony Xperia M to the PC and transfer the ROM and Gapps to the internal memory of your device(remember the location) Now boot your device into recovery mode.Guide How To to Boot Into Recovery Mode On Android (Various Ways) Now follow this guide to Flash Android 7.0 Nougat AOSP ROM On Sony Xperia M How To Install A Custom ROM Via Recovery On Any Android After Flashing theROM, now Flash the Gapps.Guide How To Flash Gapps Using TWRP Recovery Done!!!Now reboot your device from TWRP recovery (TWRP Recovery main menu » Reboot System) Your Sony Xperia M should be updated to Android 7.0 Nougat.
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