Sony Xperia XA2 officially runs on Android Oreo, which is out of standard now as Android has changed a lot with Android Pie and Android 10, bringing a lot of AI and machine learning along with Dark mode and better privacy features. The good news is, you can download official LineageOS 17.1 for Sony Xperia XA2 that brings Android 10 and many LineageOS exclusive features and Android 10 features. There is a step by step installation guide available at the end of the post for beginners.
LineageOS is the most trusted and most used Custom ROM for Android. It is an AOSP based Custom ROM that focuses on giving Stock Android experience with some extra essential features. There are many great features in LineageOS 17.1 and it gives a good performance and battery life. LineageOS also push monthly security patches that ensure the safety of your device.
Speaking of Sony Xperia XA2, it was released back in . It sports a Qualcomm SDM630 Snapdragon 630 chipset and Adreno 508. It comes in a single variant 32GB and 3GB RAM. The display is a 5.2 inches IPS LCD panel at a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels with Corning Gorilla Glass 4. Coming to the Cameras, it houses a single 23 MP lens of the backside and an 8 MP lens on the front. It is fueled by a 3300 mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.
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Download LineageOS 17.1 for Sony Xperia XA2
- Visit the XDA Thread of The ROM before flashing
- All Credit to the developer LuK1337
About LineageOS
LineageOS is the most used and most trusted Custom ROM out there. It was started as CyanogenMod and known to be the first custom ROM or firmware which was able to make its way to some smartphone as pre-installed default firmware.
LineageOS is based on AOSP code and you will hardly feel a difference from stock Android. There are some third-party apps like Trebuchet, AudioFX, Clock, Dialer. Jelly, Eleven Music Player, Recorder, Snap Camera. All the apps are useful and there are no Ads in them. LineageOS comes without Google app or GApps, you have to install them after flashing the ROM.
Due to its stability and performance, many other custom ROMs use LineageOS code as their base, some of them are Resurrection Remix and crDroid.
If you want a daily driver with good battery life and performance, then LineageOS is one the best option for you.
About the Android 10
Android 10 is the latest version released by Google with a lot of new improvements in much-needed areas. With an increased focus on Privacy, the new Dark Mode, and the improved Gestures, Android 10 brings a lot of long-awaited features.
Dark Mode
Dark Mode was a very requested feature and Google gave Dark mode in some of its Apps before. System-wide Dark Mode is finally here in the Android 10. It can save a lot of battery life especially if you are using an AMOLED screen. It also goes on your eyes.
Privacy Features
A more powerful set of Privacy features is not just necessary for the user but for the big companies too because of the hefty fines they are getting by Government.
The Permissions are now very strict and will ask if an app can use a particular thing like GPS or a Sensor every time, only when the app is open or it can’t use the Sensor at all. You can find the new Permissions manager in the Setting which will list all the apps using a specific sensor or service.
New Gestures
Android 10 finally brings a New Gestures system that can replace the traditional Three-button navigation system and Android Pie’s navigation bar.
Although the Gestures are inspired by iOS’s gesture (It is the same), the Gestures are now usable and are easy to use.
New Theming options
Theming options were found on Beta 2 version of Android 10 and are expected to come with the release of the Pixel 4 launch.
Focus Mode
Focus Mode is a feature introduced to curb your Phone addiction. The main point of this feature is that you can select a bunch of apps that are distracting and you can stop them all for a duration of time. At that time, there will be no notifications and you won’t be able to use the app.
The New share menu is now ordered alphabetically and the suggested apps appear on top of the list. It is a big relief as the previous Share menu was a complete mess.
Live Captions
Live caption is a feature that will display captions on a video played offline or with the Video player. It looks like a very good feature for Deaf and people with difficulty in hearing. Also, it can come in handy at night when you don’t want to wake the person sleeping next to you.
How to flash LineageOS 17.1 Custom ROM on Sony Xperia XA2
Instructions are taken from Official XDA thread of ROM
Pre-requisite
- Flash this Firmware in TWRP before flashing ROM.
- Remove all Pins and Password so Decryption dont fail.
- Make sure to update to latest Firmware.
- Flash the latest TWRP given above.
- Charge the device to at least 50%.
Step 1: Flash the TWRP Custom Recovery on the Sony Xperia XA2
Step 2: Take Full Backup
Step 3: Perform a Factory reset (Format Data) by Going in the Wipe Section
Step 4: Flash the LineageOS zip file in the Install section
Step 5: Flash GApps (Download from Above)
Step 6: Flash Magisk Zip if you want to root
The first boot will take some time so be patient. And that’s it, you have flashed the LineageOS 17.1 Custom ROM for Sony Xperia XA2.
If you are facing any problem or got a question, leave a comment below.