Download official Lineage OS 14.1 for Sony Xperia Z5 Compact (suzuran)

Once again Lineage OS Team has provided some more Xperia device with the latest version of it’s popular official Lineage OS 14.1 ROMs. Among them is the Sony Xperia Z5 compact, the lineage os 14.1 nightly ROM for Xperia Z5 Compact is based on Android 7.1.2 Nougat that is currently the latest version of Android among non Nexus devices. After posting same install process for other xperia devices we are going to share with the process to install lineage os 14.1 ROM on Xperia Z5 Compact.

The ROM brings goodies of latest firmware on your device along updated security patch. Since Xperia Z5 Compact is already running Nougat update but this Lineage OS 14.1 rom gives you the latest version available till date. The ROM is stable enough to be used as daily drivers, so just follow the instruction below to install it on your device.

Also see: Download official CyanogenMod 14.1 builds even after it is dead.

Process to install official Lineage OS 14.1 on Xperia Z5 Compact

Some pre-requisites before you begin:

Your device battery should be in good health (70%) to avoid the shutting down while in flashing process.

A TWRP custom recovery must be installed on your device, if you haven’t, follow this guide to install it.

Create a Nandroid back up of important data including complete System with all apps and messages, follow this guide to create a Nandroid backup via TWRP recovery.

Upgrade latest USB drivers for your device on PC. Download latest Sony USB drivers here [For a stable PC-phone connection].

Downloads section:

Download Lineage OS 14.1 ROM for Xperia Z5 Compact ‘suzuran’ Here [Pick up the latest build]

Download Lineage OS 14.1/Android 7.1.x Google Apps

Now transfer both file on your device storage.

Install Section.

Turn off your Xperia Z5 Compact and reboot into TWRP recovery.

Once your device boots into recovery mode then follow this guide to flash Lineage OS 14.1 on your Xperia Z5 Compact via TWRP recovery.

Solution to a failed boot issue.

Follow this guide to solve the bootloop issue. [If you think your device stuck at boot animation for quite a long time]

Enable Root Access for Apps.

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That’s it! If you have successfully installed Android 7.1.2 Nougat based official Lineage OS 14.1 ROM on your Xperia Z5 Compact, give us your feedback and stay tuned for more updates.