Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra was launched in February 2018. The phone came out of the box with Android 8.0 Oreo. Here we will guide on how to download and install Resurrection Remix on Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra which is currently based on Android 9.0 Pie. The update brings all new Android Pie feature and software version bumps to RR 7.0. Full Credits to Member AlaskaLinuxUser for sharing the Build of Resurrection Remix for Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra.

Resurrection Remix is one of the popular aftermarket custom ROM for any Android device out there. After Android Oreo update, Resurrection is back with the new version based on Android 9.0 Pie known as Resurrection Remix 7 or RR 7.0. The update is currently live for Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra and few other devices. Now you can install the Resurrection Remix on Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra by following our guide given below.

To install Resurrection Remix on Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra, your device should have Bootloader Unlocked and should be running on latest TWRP Recovery. If you have all this, then you are good to try the new Resurrection Remix on your device. Follow our guide on how to upgrade, but before that. Let’s understand the features of Resurrection Remix ROM.

What is the Resurrection Remix?

Resurrection Remix is a custom ROM based on AOSP source code which means that its UI is no different from stock Android on the Pixel phones. The ROM brings many new features from popular custom ROM like Lineage OS, Slim, AOKP, Paranoid Android and many more. Along with all these features, Remix also brings an awesome combination of performance, customization, power and battery life compared to many custom ROM. Here is the quick recap of what’s on Android 9.0 Pie.

What’s on Android 9.0 Pie?

Android 9.0 Pie is the 9th iteration and a major update of Google’s Android OS. The new Android Pie brings a couple of design changes to the successor Android Oreo but the most notable one is the gesture-based navigation system. Other features of Android 9 Pie are New Quick Settings UI design, Redesigned volume slider, Advanced Battery with AI Support, Notch Support, Improved Adaptive Brightness, Manual theme selection, Android Dashboard which Google calls Digital Wellbeing, and more other features.

Watch The Video about What’s on Android 9.0 Pie.

Steps to Install Resurrection Remix on Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra:

Follow this guide and download the TWRP recovery, drivers and things to start with.

Pre-Requisite:

  • Supported device: Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra

  • Charge your phone: Make sure to charge before upgrading your device to at least 50% or more.

  • USB Drivers: Download Sony USB Drivers.

  • RR Flashable Zip file: Download Here (This is only for those on firmware versions 50.2.xxxxxx, not for those who are on firmware versions 50.1.xxxx. I recommend everyone update to 50.2 firmware!)

  • RR Flashable Zip file: Download Here (This is only for those on firmware versions 50.1.xxxxxx, not for those who are on firmware versions 50.2.xxxx and up. This old version is not updated, but works fine.)

  • Download Any Gapps File:

  • Mind The Gapps 9.0 Package

  • Open Gapps 9.0  [Recommended]

  • Android Pie Gapps Package

  • Delta Gapps with Modular Add-On

  • Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra: Android 9.0 Pie Update

  • Download 50.1.A.13.83 September 2018 Security for Xperia XA2, XA2 Ultra and XA2 Plus

  • Download and Install Lineage OS 16 on Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (9.0 Pie)

  • How to Install AOSP Android 8.1 Oreo on Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra

  • How To Root And Install TWRP Recovery On Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra

Instructions to Install

  • First of all, You need to enable the developer option and activate the OEM unlock and USB debugging.
  • Now you need to unlock the bootloader on your Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra.
  • Once you have unlocked, you must install the latest TWRP Recovery on Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra.
  • Now the guide will be easy, boot into TWRP Recovery
  • You need to Decrypt and Re-Encrypt Data Partition on Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra.
  • You can now take a complete backup of your ROM using TWRP Recovery.
  • Now you need Wipe System Data on TWRP Recovery
  • Tap on the Install Button on your TWRP menu
  • Look for the installation zip file in the internal storage [ROM and Gapps]
  • First, install the ROM by tapping on the Resurrection Remix zip file
  • Now swipe to confirm the flash and that’s it! You have successfully flashed the Resurrection Remix on your Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra.
  • Now flash the Gapps zip file by tapping the Install button again and select the Gapps zip file
  • You can now reboot to enjoy Resurrection Remix ROM on Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra.
  • If you want to root you can either try SuperSU root or you can try Magisk root.

That’s it! I hope you have installed the Resurrection Remix on Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra successfully. Leave a comment or feedback down below. Thank you!.

  • Mind The Gapps 9.0 Package
  • Open Gapps 9.0  [Recommended]
  • Android Pie Gapps Package
  • Delta Gapps with Modular Add-On

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