Sony may not be releasing a Marshmallow update for its Xperia Z1, but you can still install it on your Xperia Z1 using a custom ROM. We’ve provided some ROMs below that will upgrade your Xperia Z1 to Android 6.0 right away.

Because these are not official updates from Sony, the ROMs may have some bug here or there. But because they are based on latest Android OS, 6.0, they are worth a try.

Let’s check out the various custom ROMs which will update your device to Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

Sony Xperia Z1 Marshmallow Update

Supported devices

  • Xperia Z1 , codename Honami
  • Don’t try this on any other device whose codename is different than the one specified above.

1. Official CrDroid

→ Download Link | Development Page

2. AOSP

→ Download Link | Development Page

3. AOKP

→ Download Link | Development Page

4. Uber CM

→ Download Link | Development Page

How to Install

Well, download the ROM of your choice from above first. Then check the link below to guide on installing a custom ROM.

Be sure to also download and install Marshmallow Gapps linked below as these contain Google Apps like Play Store, Maps, etc. that are missing in the ROMs by default.

How to Install custom ROM | Marshmallow Gapps

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