Install Sony Xperia XA2/Ultra Lineage OS 16.0 Android Pie 9.0 Official ROM

Sony Xperia XA2 series already received an official Pie 9.0 update. Sony Custom Skin OS is better compared with other Manufacturers. If you planned to use this custom ROM, because you hate UI, I advise you try the Pie version for a few weeks. If It doesn’t satisfy, you can move on. Lineage OS is used to get the official updates and a lot of exclusive features. It is near the Stock Android. You should have TWRP installed on your device to flash this custom ROM. This version of Lineage OS is based on Pie 9.0 version. Regular users also can try this method. It is not that complicated.

Remember, some bank apps and Secure required apps like Google Pay may not work like Pixel Experience ROM. Additional to this, you can’t use some stream apps which required Locked Bootloaders. When you compare this with other ROMs, Lineage OS is better. If you are a developer or regular Custom ROM user, you can follow the below guide to flash ROM on your device. There are plenty of features like Digital Wellbeing, Full device Encryption that is added in this version. It always a wise decision to choose Official versions. Unofficial ROMs may contain Major bugs. Updates can be done using regular OTA like Manufacturer Official versions.

Why should you flash Official Lineage OS 16.0 on Sony Xperia XA2 and Xperia XA2 Ultra?

We are thanks for the Hard Work of the Lineage OS team. Without this team, this method is not possible. Your mobile has 3/4 GB of RAM. It is more than enough for normal usage and heavy usage too. Sony will release Security Patch updates and Major Upgrades regularly; It has a Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 processor. But coming to OS, You already have the best Custom Skin Android. Most of the users use Lineage ROM for the Stock Android Experience. If you love extra Lineage OS features, you can use this official Lineage OS. It is near the Stock Android with a lot of features.

If we optimize correctly with correct Lineage OS after rooting, we can see some Improvements. So, after rooting, I can expect a Lag-free experience? Probably. Also, if we hibernate and eliminate a lot of unwanted apps and optimize some apps, your device is hardware limited. But, within these limits, we can enhance the performance by 30-40% compared with your old usage. If you use Lineage Custom ROMs, you can expect a 50-80% improvement in performance.

How to Install Sony Xperia XA2 Lineage OS 16.0 Android Pie 9.0 Official ROM

Sony Xperia XA2 comes with a flexible bootloader other than Verizon devices. Verizon devices come with locked Bootloader. This means that different smartphone variants can be easily rooted. Also, the device can accept to install TWRP recovery or any other custom recovery file/app alike.

TWRP recovery is a custom recovery file that must be installed on your devices because you can root them successfully. In this article, we explained the easiest method to follow and install TWRP recovery on Sony Xperia XA2. However, the tool required for rooting this device is the Magisk App.

With the help of TWRP Recovery, we are going to flash the Lineage OS into your Xperia XA2. Does it seem complicated? Relax, everything will be explained succinctly in bullets. If you didn’t root your mobile, Refer- Root Sony Xperia XA2.

Things to check out for;

• Check your device model number.

• We should have TWRP installed on your mobile.

• Make sure your device battery is charged above 50%

• Backup your current files and data, just in case (save them on external storage using TWRP Backup).

Pre-Requirement Steps

• Enable USB Debugging Mode and OEM Unlock on your mobile. To do this; go to settings >>> about >>> Tap on the “Build Number” 7-10 times consistently to enable “Developer Options,” then go to the “Developer Options” and enable USB Debugging Mode and OEM Unlock. There is no complicated process in Sony Xperia XA2.

• Download Sony Xperia XA2 Lineage ROM 16.0 and copy it in your SD Card/ Pendrive OTG Cable. There are plenty of works that can be done with OTG Cable.

• pioneer (XA2).

• discovery (XA2 Ultra).

Flash Lineage OS using TWRP

• Switch off your device. Then, enter into Recovery mode. To do this, press and hold down the Volume Down button + Power Button and connect your USB Cable. While holding Volume Up, release Power Button. Choose recovery in Fastboot.

• Press the Volume Up button to continue when you see the warning message.

• Now it Will Boot into TWRP Recovery Mode.

• Select Wipe->Advance Wipe->Select Cache, Dalvik, System Data. System Data will delete all files, including your Current OS.

• Return to Home of TWRP select Install.

• Select Lineage OS.Zip.

• After the Installation Reboot Your Mobile.

• We have successfully Installed Lineage OS on our mobile.

Lineage OS 16.0 Features

There are a lot of features added in Lineage OS 16.0. Here I mentioned some Important features.

• Android Pie 9.0 Stock Android ROM with System-Wide Color options available. Dark, Grey themes are also available.

• We have optimized Recent apps Switcher.

• Volume Rocker contains Silent/Vibrate/Mute Options with Easy adjustable navigation.

• Notification enhanced. Instead of replying to a single message, now you can reply to the whole conversation.

• Lock Screen Visualizer for music.

• New Set of Emoji.

• Notification light can be configured with a lot of colors.

• Reading mode is configured with greyscale. You can select this option from Quick settings.

• Full device encryption supported.

• Adaptive Battery- Better Battery optimization.

• Digital Wellbeing- Optimize your time with Social Network interaction.

Selva Ganesh

Selva Ganesh is the Chief Editor of this Blog. He is a Computer Science Engineer, An experienced Android Developer, Professional Blogger with 8+ years in the field. He completed courses about Google News Initiative. He runs Android Infotech which offers Problem Solving Articles around the globe.