AOSPExtended Android 8.1 Oreo ROM for Zuk Z2 Pro – Download and Installation Guide

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September 3, 2024 at 12:56 PM #30688
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AOSP based AOSPExtended Android 8.1 Oreo for Zuk Z2 Pro is now available via a development version. This AOSPExtended 5.1 Android 8.1 Oreo ROM for Zuk Z2 Pro (z2_row) is brought to you by developer Davidevinavil.
DONATION TO DEVELOPER(s):
If you like this ROM then do contribute to Davidevinavil for his hard work:
– Donate to Davidevinavil
If you want the OFFICIAL update or some more Android 8.1 Oreo ROMs then stay tuned to the LineageOS 15 page or the AOSP Oreo ROMs devices list page.
DISCLAIMER:
THIS IS AN INTIAL BUILD OF ANDROID OREO (Android 8.1), WHICH MAY HAVE MINOR BUGS. BACKUP THE CURRENT ROM BEFORE FLASHING. TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Installing a custom ROM on a the Zuk Z2 Pro requires a custom recovery to be installed, which may VOID your warranty and may delete all your data. Before proceeding further you may consider backup all data on the phone. You are the only person making changes to your phone and I cannot be held responsible for the mistakes done by you.
Content structure:
Status of Zuk Z2 Pro AOSPExtended Android 8.1 Oreo ROM Download:
WHAT’S WORKING:
– Everything is working
KNOWN ISSUES:
– NONE

REQUIRED DOWNLOADS AND LINKS TO UPDATE Zuk Z2 Pro OREO ROM:
- TWRP recovery download link for Zuk Z2 Pro Oreo ROM
  – Follow this guide: How to Install TWRP on Zuk Z2 Pro using Fastboot (This requires an unlocked bootloader)
- ROM Download link to AOSPExtended Android 8.1 Oreo ROM for Zuk Z2 Pro
- Android 8.1 GApps Download Link for Zuk Z2 Pro Oreo ROM
- Enable ROOT on Zuk Z2 Pro Oreo ROM
HOW TO INSTALL/FLASH/UPDATE ANDROID OREO FOR Zuk Z2 Pro (ANDROID OREO 8.1, AOSPExtended ROM):
Points to NOTE on BACKUP before updating:
– Try to avoid restoring apps backup using Titanium Backup. It may break things up.
– Don’t restore system data using Titanium Backup! It will definitely break the current installation.
– It is also discouraged to Restoring Apps + Data using Titanium Backup.
Follow this to update Android 8.1 Oreo on Zuk Z2 Pro for the first time or coming from another ROM:
- Boot into Recovery by one of the following method:
  – Power off the phone and keep pressing key combinations while turning on your phone.
  – If you have enabled USB debugging and you have ADB utility installed on your PC then you can execute the following command on a console or command prompt:
```
adb reboot recovery
```
- Wipe data factory reset, Cache partition, Dalvik Cache and Format the System partition using the recovery.
  – Here is a guide explaining how to wipe data using TWRP recovery.
  This will delete all your data on your phone. IGNORE IF YOU DON’T WANT TO OR IF YOU HAVE ALREADY DONE THIS. You may consider complete backup of your phone data or take a NANDROID backup of the current ROM.
  – How to backup all data on your Android Device.
  – how to take NANDROID backup using TWRP recovery.
- Download the Zuk Z2 Pro Android 8.1 Oreo ROM zip file from the above download link and copy the files to phone.
- Flash the Zuk Z2 Pro Oreo AOSPExtended ROM zip from device.
  – Here is a post explaining how to flash a ROM zip using TWRP.
Upgrading from earlier version of AOSPExtended Android 8.1 Oreo ROM for Zuk Z2 Pro:
- Copy the latest Zuk Z2 Pro Oreo ROM ZIP file to your phone.
- Boot into Recovery.
- Flash the latest Android 8.1 Oreo AOSPExtended ROM ZIP from your phone and wait till it finishes flashing.
  – Here is a post explaining how to flash a custom ROM using TWRP recovery.
- Reboot and Enjoy
Reboot to system after flashing is done completely. Do the required initial setup and enjoy the Android 8.1 Oreo ROM for Zuk Z2 Pro. If you face any problem following this guide or post installation then just login and leave a comment to get an instant reply.
There is no inbuilt ROOT functionality available on this ROM.
To root this Zuk Z2 Pro Oreo AOSPExtended ROM, flash the SuperSU and then Profit !!!

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If you have found any issues or any BUGs on this ROM then here is the xda link where you can place your concerns.
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