Install CynogenMod 12 bootanimation on Xperia devices

Looking for a custom bootanimation for your Xperia device, well if yes, you might want to try this CynogenMod 12 bootanimation on your Xperia devices ( for mdpi and hdpi screens only ).

You need rooted Xperia handset or with custom recovery installed running Android 4.2+ to install this bootanimation. Do not forget to backup your original stock bootanimation before installing this, in case you want to go back later on.

CynogenMod 12 bootanimation

Download the required file from below. Do remember it is best suited for mdpi and hdpi screens.

Download bootanimation.zip file and put it manually in system/media folder and set permissions as rw- r– r– and reboot.

OR

Download bootanimation_cm12_official-signed.zip file and flash via recovery.

Below you can see the preview screens of CynogenMod 12 bootanimation.

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Official CyanogenMod 12 for Xperia Z2, Z1, Z Ultra, Z1 Compact, Z2 Tablet released – Nightly Lollipop builds

Sony promised to release Android 5.0 Lollipop update for Xperia “Z3” and “Z2” series in February 2015 at CES 2015 event and then whole Xperia “Z” series will be updated. Meanwhile CyanogenMod Team officially released Android 5.0 Lollipop CyanogenMod 12 ( CM 12 ) nightly builds for Xperia Z2, Z1, Z Ultra, Z1 Compact and Z2 Tablet today.

CyanogenMod has released CM 12 Lollipop nightly builds ( not very stable ) for the time being. To install it on your concerned device you must have unlocked bootloader ( which voids warranty ). To unlock bootloader on your device, check the official steps by Sony here. Nightly builds will be having some bugs so install if you don’t want to wait for Lollipop update.

Official CyanogenMod 12 Lollipop for Xperia Z2

Download the files mentioned below for Xperia Z2 ( code name – Sirius ).

Note : All the direct download links and steps are served officially by CyanogenMod Team.

Download cm-12-20150118-NIGHTLY-sirius.zip
md5sum: 28004be8b938f8a2f9cc24b1b60203fa
[ Official CM 12 Download Page ]

Follow these steps to install CM 12 on Xperia Z2.

Official CyanogenMod 12 Lollipop for Xperia Z2

Official CyanogenMod 12 Lollipop for Xperia Z2 Tablet

Download the files mentioned below for Xperia Z2 Tablet LTE ( code name – Castor )

Download cm-12-20150118-NIGHTLY-castor.zip
md5sum: 397ccc3f4e59f7214f6d07b63de24bf6
[ Official CM 12 Download Page ]

Follow these steps to install CM 12 on Xperia Z2 Tablet LTE.

Download the files mentioned below for Xperia Z2 Tablet Wi-Fi ( code name – Castor_windy )

Download cm-12-20150118-NIGHTLY-castor_windy.zip
md5sum: b6cb4b2691ba9ee3c0bad2e1dbb2a70c
[ Official CM 12 Download Page ]

Follow these steps to install CM 12 on Xperia Z2 Tablet Wi-Fi.

Official CyanogenMod 12 Lollipop for Xperia Z1

Download the files mentioned below for Xperia Z1 ( code name – Honami )

Download cm-12-20150118-NIGHTLY-honami.zip
md5sum: 85af01b024c3a45ab23d6bcc54a897f8
[ Official CM 12 Download Page ]

Follow these steps to install CM 12 on Xperia Z1.

Official CyanogenMod 12 Lollipop for Xperia Z1 Compact

Download the files mentioned below for Xperia Z1 Compact ( code name – Amami )

Download cm-12-20150118-NIGHTLY-amami.zip
md5sum: 4812aa050e86d653f92f6a7fe86c2114
[ Official CM 12 Download Page ]

Follow these steps to install CM 12 on Xperia Z1 Compact.

Official CyanogenMod 12 Lollipop for Xperia Z Ultra

Download the files mentioned below for Xperia Z Ultra ( code name – Togari )

Download cm-12-20150118-NIGHTLY-togari.zip
md5sum: 23a87c369a0ecd55ca5f4670492451d3
[ Official CM 12 Download Page ]

Follow these steps to install CM 12 on Xperia Z Ultra.

Download the files mentioned below for Xperia Z Ultra ( code name – Togari_gpe )

Download cm-12-20150118-NIGHTLY-togari_gpe.zip
md5sum: b79b85fc21cc4f977866749ce26db8a4
[ Official CM 12 Download Page ]

Follow these steps to install CM 12 on Xperia Z Ultra Google Play Edition.

Share you views if you have tried official CM 12 on your device. Drop your comments below.

Source – CyanogenMod