Sony Xperia Z phones can now be updated to Android 5.1.1 Lollipop using the Nexus Style ROM. As the name suggests, this custom ROM offers features and apps of Google Nexus devices on top of many tweaks and enhancements.

Nexus Style based on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is the latest custom ROM to support Sony Xperia Z phones. Nexus Style is pure stock which makes it stable, fast and smooth.

Below is the quick list of Android 5.1.1 Nexus Style Lollipop:

• Based on Z latest .228
• Removed some bloatwares
• Fully deodexed
• Fully rooted with SuperSU
• NUT dual recovery pre-installed
• All 228 things included plus kernel
• Fully patched Superuser mod
• Full Init.d support
• SELinux mod set to permissive
• Fixed mobile radio active bug

Before installing Nexus Style on the phone, take note of the following reminders:

1.      Use only Sony Xperia Z. Using other variant may cause severe damage to phone.

2.      Install TWRP Recovery here.

3.      Back up all necessary data here.

4.      Download a USB driver here.

5.      Installing the any custom ROM induces risk of damaging device. Neither this site nor developers of the Nexus Style will be held responsible for such damage.

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to download and install Android 5.1.1 Nexus Style Lollipop on Sony Xperia Z:

1.      Download Android 5.1.1 Nexus Style Lollipop ROM on PC.

2.      Connect phone to PC using the USB cable.

3.      Copy then paste downloaded ROM to phone's memory or SD card.

4.      Switch off phone and plug it out from the PC.

5.      Go to Recovery Mode by press holding volume up, home and power buttons.

6.      Once in TWRP Recovery, choose 'Wipe' to delete of data and 'Swipe to Factory Reset'.

7.      Go to main menu and choose 'Install'. Choose the copied ZIP file on the phone.

8.      Choose 'Swipe to Confirm Flash'.

9.      Wait for the installation to complete.

10.  When phone gets into any boot loops or other troubles, tap 'Wipe cache/dalvik' button.

11.  Choose 'Reboot System'.

To verify the update, go to Settings > About phone.