Sony Xperia XZ (F8331 & F8332)

Device with data State: Inactive

Features & Usability

Automated Usability (beta)

Basic functionalities are not working yet. If you have the skills to continue the porting process, this could be your next device.

Actors:
Manual brightness
Notification LED
Torchlight
Vibration

Camera:
Flashlight
Photo
Video
Switching between cameras

Cellular:
Carrier info, signal strength
Data connection
Incoming, outgoing calls
MMS in, out
PIN unlock
SMS in, out
Change audio routings
Voice in calls

Endurance:
24+ hours battery lifetime
7+ days stability

GPU:
Boot into UI
Hardware video playback

Misc:
Anbox patches (deprecated)
AppArmor patches
Battery percentage
Offline charging
Online charging
Recovery image
Reset to factory defaults
RTC time
Shutdown / Reboot
Wireless External monitor
Waydroid

Network:
Bluetooth
Flight mode
Hotspot
NFC
WiFi

Sensors:
Automatic brightness
Fingerprint reader
GPS
Proximity
Rotation
Touchscreen

Sound:
Earphones
Loudspeaker
Microphone
Volume control

USB:
MTP access
ADB access

Working

Confirmed, depending on the maintenance

Not Working

If there is a link here, follow it to learn more''

Partial

Working to some extent but with issues

Global Issue

Issue is not specific to this device

Untested

Subject to port development

Release channels

This device gets updates through these channels, learn more about OTA updates

Ubuntu Release	Channel	Version	Release Date	Description
Xenial	edge	2022-08-30	25-08-2022	Here be dragons
Xenial	devel	2022-08-30	25-08-2022	Daily built development releases
Xenial	rc	2022-W30/2	26-07-2022	Testing before the next stable release
Xenial	stable	OTA-23	21-06-2022	Stability over newer features (recommended)

Sony Xperia XZ (F8331 & F8332)

Specifications

CPU	2x2.15 GHz Kryo, 2x1.6 GHz Kryo
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996
GPU	Qualcomm Adreno 530
Storage	32/64GB
Memory	3GB
Android Version	7.1 AOSP
Battery	2900 mAh
Display	1080x1920 pixels, 5.2 in
Rear Camera	23MP
Front Camera	13MP

Port Resources

Maintainers

How to install Ubuntu Touch OS

You can install Ubuntu Touch on this device using the UBports Installer on your computer.
Unless device specific instructions are provided by the porter, please follow these general steps:

Unlock the bootloader, please search the internet for instructions
Install the required Android/stock rom version ¹
Select the appropriate installer package for your computer
Plug in your device and follow the on-screen instructions
The installer will take it from there

¹ Devices generally require a specific version of Android/stock rom to be installed. This depends on the halium version the port is build on. For example, if the port is based on halium 9, make sure you have Android version 9 installed before running the installer.

Linux

snap (try me first)

Debian

deb

AppImage

x86

Windows & Mac

Windows

exe x86

Mac

dmg x64

Failed to install?

The world hasn't come to its end yet. Try our troubleshooting channel on telegram group or try older versions of the installer if the problem keeps occurring. Lastly, you can guide throught the problem with our support team. Good luck!