Update Nexus 5 to Android 5.1.1 OptiPop Lollipop Custom ROM

Nexus 5 recently got updated to Android 5.1.1 and here is a custom rom for this device that supports Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. OptiPop is based on official LMY48B factory image. With this custom firmware you get pure AOSP experience with some custom aftermarket features like Statusbar Brightness Control and Double-Tap to Sleep. A lot of under-the-hood optimisations have also been made to make sure that the firmware stays stable, fast and smooth. If interested in Android 5.1.1 for other phones, check out our new Custom ROMs section. Stock and official firmware are always good, but custom ROMs make them better with new features and lots of system tweaks that are not otherwise possible.

This is clearly one of the advantages of rooting your Android phone (read: Benefits of Rooting an Android Device). You can update Nexus 5 to Android 5.1.1 OptiPop Lollipop custom firmware using the tutorial below. This is not an official release by LG/Google, but just a custom ROM which would require a custom recovery like ClockworkMod and your phone to be rooted in order to flash the ROM zip and Google Apps zip files on your phone.

In this tutorial, we will tell you how to install Android 5.1.1 OptiPop Lollipop ROM on Nexus 5 with complete steps and instructions. We also have a set of important tips that you have to keep in mind before proceeding to the tutorial on the next page. Don’t forget to backup your phone as you will have to wipe all your data during the installation process. The following tips are important as they will help the installation procedure to go smooth without any issues. Let’s get on with the tutorial now.

Disclaimer: All the official firmwares, custom ROMs, software updates, themes, mods, tools, apps, or anything provided in our blog belongs to their respective developers. Most of the custom ROMs we are providing here are from XDA Developers. We (iDroid Horizon) or the respective developers are not responsible if any of our tutorial damage or brick your device. However if you follow our instruction properly, we hope it would not bring you in trouble. If you face any problems with our tutorials, please comment below. We are sure that we can bring your device in original position.

Android 5.1.1 OptiPop Lollipop ROM Details :

This amazing OptiPop custom ROM comes with tons of new features and is based on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. A quick list of the main features in OptiPop is given below and we are sure you’d love to use this on your Nexus 5:

• Lollipop 5.1.1 LMY48B
• AOSP sources based
• Dark Material or White Layers/RRO Builds
• Deodexed for Customizability (still user builds though for less debugging and greater battery)
• ROM built with UBERTC 4.9.3 (for speed and performance)
• Faster Animations (fling velocity, window animations, faster rotation, etc.)
• Opticharging to reduce apk size using pngquant which gives up to 70% compression
• Smoother scrolling code mod for better scrolling
• Advanced Reboot menu including Soft Reboot option
• Strict Aliasing
• Graphite Optimizations
• O3 Optimizations
• Built with other optimized compiler flags
• Art & Bionic optimizations
• Busybox included
• Disable Search Bar in Recents
• Quick pulldown settings
• Display rotate settings
• Power notification sound preference
• Status bar clock and date customizations
• Statusbar Brightness Control
• Statusbar Double-tap to Sleep
• Statusbar Network Traffic Options
• Statusbar Weather
• Extended power menu with configuration options
• Clear all button on recent apps
• Preference for custom clear all recents button position
• Volume rocker wake
• Volume music control
• Volume adjust preference
• Volume panel style preference
• Safe headset volume preference
• LED control settings
• Incall vibration
• Navbar DPI settings
• Navbar ring target customization
• Navbar button/layout configuration options
• Navbar Show arrow keys while typing
• Nofication drawer tile customization options
• Nofication drawer show brightness slider
• Nofication drawer option to have toggles vibrate on touch
• Privacy Guard
• Immersive Mode
• Quick Unlock
• Kill app longpress back
• Option to use volume keys to control media volume anytime
• National data roaming
• Increasing ring feature
• Volume panel timeout and option to extend volume panel and control all volumes
• Dialer lookup settings
• Pin Keypad Shuffler
• Statusbar ticker
• Volume button longpress seeks Music track on screen off
• SMS Rate Limiting
• Blacklist Support
• Wakeup on Charger Enabled/Disable Option
• SystemUI Restart Option
• CM Battery Style Options
• Custom APNs (Updated Regularly) 
• GPS switched to GLONASS (Russian Alternative to GPS) which locks faster for me.
• Speed Tweaks
• Added Custom Carrier Label (with color)
• Added Custom OTG Storage Notification
• Heads Up Notification Control
• DPI Custom Changer
• Dotted Circle Battery
• Wakelock Blocker
• F2FS support for all partitions but system (keep system ext4 this ROM comes with an enforcing kernel)

There are tons of useful articles and how-to guides on iDroid Horizon for the LG Nexus 5, but we think you might be interested in the following posts :

• Update Nexus 5 to Android 5.1.1 LMY48B Lollipop Official Factory Image
• Root Nexus 5 on Android 5.1.1 LMY48B Lollipop and Install CWM Recovery
• Install OmniROM on Google Nexus 5 — Hammerhead (Android 4.4.4)
• Install LiquidSmooth v3.1 on Google Nexus 5 - Hammerhead
• Update Nexus 5 to Android 5.0 LPX13D Lollipop Developer Preview

Like this OptiPop ROM based on the latest Android 5.1.1? We love it too and we know you are looking forward to install it on your phone now. Now please read below for important tips on how to make sure your installation goes smooth and you do not end up with any problems.

LG Nexus 5 USB Drivers :

You will need to connect your Android phone with the computer. For that, please make sure you have installed the USB drivers for LG Nexus 5 properly. If not, you can download the latest official drivers from our Android USB Drivers section here:

• Download LG Nexus 5 USB drivers!

Backup and some important tips

Backup your all important data and apps because during any installation of a new custom ROM or Official Firmware , your device will be wiped and cleaned with new operating system. Make a backup for just in case, you never know when anything might go wrong. Read below for some important tips on how to backup Android data in a easy process:

• Backup your Android Apps : How to Backup Android Apps.
• Backup your SMS messages : Read How to Backup/Restore SMS Messages.
• Backup Contacts, Gmail and Google Data with Google Sync.
• Backup Call History on Android : How to Backup Call History.
• Backup WhatsApp Messages : How to Backup/Restore WhatsApp Messages on Android.
• Backup APN Settings: GPRS, 3G, MMS Settings. How? Note down everything from: Settings > Wireless & Networks (More…) > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.

Few more important things that you must remember before installing any custom ROMs or Official Firmwares:

• You might face some problems in connecting your Android device to the computer. How to fix? You need to enable USB debugging mode. See here: How to Enable USB Debugging — for Gingerbread, Ice Cream Sandwich and KitKat.

•  Make sure your Android device is charged up to 80-85% battery level. This might help you: How to Check Battery Percentage.  Why? Because, if your phone goes off suddenly while installing a custom ROM, flashing an official firmware update or installing mods etc. — your phone might get bricked or go dead permanently. No one wants that, right?

• Most of the tutorials and how-to guides on iDroid Horizon are for factory unlocked Android phones and tablets. We recommend NOT to try our guides if your phone is locked to a carrier, unless we have specified the carrier name or device model. And also make sure you have an unlocked bootloader (except Samsung).

If you find the above tips useful and they were helpful to you, please consider giving us a +1 or LIKE to thank us!

All set and ready? Good. Now, let’s proceed with the tutorial below and update Nexus 5 to Android 5.1.1 OptiPop Lollipop custom firmware.

How to Install Android 5.1.1 OptiPop Lollipop Custom ROM

We have put together a detailed step-by-step instructions guide on how to install Android 5.1.1 OptiPop Lollipop custom firmware on Nexus 5. If you are used to installing custom ROMs on your Nexus 5, then this should not be any different for you.

However, for beginners, you need to root your LG Nexus 5 and install a custom recovery. Please Google that up if you are unsure and make sure you read the tutorial once before actually performing it on your device.

Please make sure your phone fulfills all the requirements and you read the entire tutorial once before actually performing it on your device.

Try this on your own risk. We are not responsible if you mess up with your Nexus 5.

To Remember:

• This Android 5.1.1 OptiPop ROM tutorial is only for Nexus 5 (hammerhead) and I am not sure if it will work on the other variants of the Nexus 5 on other carriers.
• Make sure your phone is rooted and has a custom recovery like ClockworkMod installed.
• Make a Nandroid backup of your previous phone set up before proceeding – for just in case anything goes wrong.
• Install the Google Apps package if you want the usual Google apps (Gmail, Maps, Play Store, Calendar etc.) on your phone.

NOTE: Installing Android 5.1.1 OptiPop Lollipop Custom ROM will WIPE / DELETE / ERASE everything from your phone if your bootloader is not already unlocked. Please make sure you have a backup of all the data. Read: How to Backup Android Apps and Other Data.

Complete Step-By-Step Instructions:

Step 1 - Download Android 5.1.1 OptiPop ROM and Google Apps for Nexus 5 on your PC, if you haven’t already.

Step 2 - Connect your Nexus 5 to your computer using the USB cable and copy/paste the downloaded Android 5.1.1 ROM zip and Google Apps zip files to your SD card. Make sure the files are in the SD card root (not in any folder).

Step 3 - Please make sure Fastboot is configured and properly installed on your computer. How? See here: How to Set Up ADB and Fastboot with Android SDK.

Step 4 - Then turn OFF your phone and disconnect from the USB cable.

Step 5 - Get into the Fastboot/Bootloader Mode on your device. Turn ON the tablet while pressing and holding the Volume Up + Power buttons till you see the Fastboot menu and START on top.

Step 6 - Now to get in the Bootloader Mode. Turn ON the phone while pressing and holding the Volume Up + Volume Down and Power buttons.

Step 7 - Follow the navigation instructions on the screen. Select BOOTLOADER and then go to RECOVERY.

Step 8 - Once you are in ClockworkMod Recovery, select perform a full data wipe by selecting “wipe data/factory reset” . Use the Power button to select everything while in the Recovery Mode.

Step 9 - Then, perform a cache wipe by selecting “wipe cache partition” as you can see in the image below.

Step 10 - Now this is optional, but it is recommended to perform a wipe of your dalvik cache as well. You will not get into boot loops or any other errors. From CWM recovery, go to ‘advanced’ and then select “wipe dalvik cache”.

Step 11 - Then go back to the main recovery screen and select “install zip from SD card”.

Step 12 - Now select “choose zip from sdcard”. Using your volume keys, navigate to the Android 5.1.1 ROM zip file that you copied to your SD card and select it using the Power button. Confirm the installation on the next screen and the installation procedure should start now.

Google Apps: Repeat the above step for the Gapps zip file as well and install it on your phone.

Step 12 - After the installation completes, go to “+++++Go Back+++++” and reboot the phone by selecting “reboot system now” from the recovery menu.

Your Nexus 5 will boot now and it might take about 5 minutes to boot on your first time. So, please wait.

That’s it! Your Nexus 5 should now have Android 5.1.1 OptiPop Lollipop custom ROM installed on your phone! Go to Settings > About phone to verify.

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Update Nexus 5 to Android 5.1.1 LMY48B Lollipop Official Factory Image

Nexus 5 just received the official Android 5.1.1 LMY48B Lollipop factory image for downloading. Android 5.1.1 is a smaller bug fix update that was rolled out several weeks back, but only for the tablets. For some reason, none of the Nexus Android phones were given this new update. It is available now, and should be available over OTA as well. The exact Android 5.1.1 build is LMY48B for Nexus 5. You can manually update Nexus 5 to Android 5.1.1 LMY48B factory image from the tutorial below — and also root Nexus 5 on this software update. The only catch is that if this will be your first time playing around with a factory image, you might have to unlock your bootloader first before continuing – which means wiping all of your phone data.

If this is your very first time installing / flashing a factory image, we understand you would want to make sure your installation process go as smooth as possible. So before we actually jump to the installation process of Android 5.1.1 LMY48B image, let’s take a look below at how to backup all your data. When installing this Android 5.1.1 Lollipop factory image, your entire data will be wiped clean — like a brand new phone.

As a Nexus 5 user, you have several options to choose from depending on how you want to store your data. These are the some of the tips given below that we want you to keep in mind and then proceed.

Disclaimer: All the custom ROMs and firmwares, official software updates, tools, mods or anything mentioned in the tutorial belong to their respective owners/developers. We (iDroid Horizon) or the developers are not to be held responsible if you damage or brick your device. We don’t have you on gun point to try out this tutorial.

Nexus 5 Android 5.1.1 LMY48B Factory Image Details :

Android 5.1.1 Lollipop was released by Google a few weeks back, but only for the tablets. There has not been a proper changelog as always yet, but think this is a very minor bug fix update. This will be the third Lollipop update to be released. We first saw Android 5.0, then came Android 5.1 Lollipop and now we have the minor update — Android 5.1.1. We have written a complete step by step tutorial on how to get this new Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update installed and working on your phone.

There are tons of useful articles and how-to guides on iDroid Horizon for the Google Nexus 5, but we think you might be interested in the following posts:

• Root: Root Nexus 5 on Android 5.1.1 LMY48B Lollipop and Install CWM Recovery
• Update: Update Nexus 5 to Android 5.0 LPX13D Lollipop Developer Preview
• Install: Install LiquidSmooth v3.1 on Google Nexus 5 - Hammerhead
• Install: Install OmniROM on Google Nexus 5 — Hammerhead (Android 4.4.4)

LG Nexus 5 USB Drivers :

You will need to connect your Android phone with the computer. For that, please make sure you have installed the USB drivers for LG Nexus 5 properly. If not, you can download the latest official drivers from our Android USB Drivers section here:

• Download LG Nexus 5 USB drivers!

Backup and some important tips

Backup your all important data and apps because during any installation of a new custom ROM or Official Firmware , your device will be wiped and cleaned with new operating system. Make a backup for just in case, you never know when anything might go wrong. Read below for some important tips on how to backup Android data in a easy process:

• Backup your Android Apps : How to Backup Android Apps.
• Backup your SMS messages : Read How to Backup/Restore SMS Messages.
• Backup Contacts, Gmail and Google Data with Google Sync.
• Backup Call History on Android : How to Backup Call History.
• Backup WhatsApp Messages : How to Backup/Restore WhatsApp Messages on Android.
• Backup APN Settings: GPRS, 3G, MMS Settings. How? Note down everything from: Settings > Wireless & Networks (More…) > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.

Few more important things that you must remember before installing any custom ROMs or Official Firmwares:

• You might face some problems in connecting your Android device to the computer. How to fix? You need to enable USB debugging mode. See here: How to Enable USB Debugging — for Gingerbread, Ice Cream Sandwich and KitKat.

•  Make sure your Android device is charged up to 80-85% battery level. This might help you: How to Check Battery Percentage.  Why? Because, if your phone goes off suddenly while installing a custom ROM, flashing an official firmware update or installing mods etc. — your phone might get bricked or go dead permanently. No one wants that, right?

• Most of the tutorials and how-to guides on iDroid Horizon are for factory unlocked Android phones and tablets. We recommend NOT to try our guides if your phone is locked to a carrier, unless we have specified the carrier name or device model. And also make sure you have an unlocked bootloader (except Samsung).

If you find the above tips useful and they were helpful to you, please consider giving us a +1 or LIKE to thank us!

All set and ready? Good. You can now continue reading below and update your Nexus 5 to Android 5.1.1 factory image.

Install Android 5.1.1 LMY48B on Nexus 5 Using Official Factory Image

We have put together a detailed step-by-step instructions guide on how to install the official Android 5.1.1 Lollipop (LMY48B) on Nexus 5 using the factory image provided by Google. This tutorial is for beginners who are not used to playing around with official factory images by Google for their Nexus devices.

Please make sure your phone fulfills all the requirements and you read the entire tutorial once before actually performing it on your device.

Try this on your own risk. We are not responsible if you mess up with your Nexus 5.

To Remember:

• This tutorial is only for LG Nexus 5 and we are not sure if it will work on the other variants of the Nexus 5 on other carriers.
• Your phone can be on any previous Android version or even on a custom ROM. It doesn’t matter at all. This tutorial will still work for installing Android 5.1.1 Lollipop.
• Enjoy Android 5.1.1 on your device and let us know your review about it! 

NOTE: Installing Android 5.1.1 LMY48B Lollipop factory image will WIPE / DELETE / ERASE everything from your phone if your bootloader is not already unlocked. Please make sure you have a backup of all the data. Read: How to Backup Android Apps and Other Data.

Complete Step-By-Step Instructions:

Step 1 - Download Android 5.1.1 Factory Image (hammerhead-lmy48b-factory-596bb9c1.tgz) for Nexus 5 on your PC, from here:

• Android 5.1.1 LMY48B Lollipop Official Factory Image

Step 2 - Connect your Nexus 5 to your computer using the USB cable.

Step 3 - Please make sure Fastboot is configured and properly installed on your computer. How? See here: How to Set Up ADB and Fastboot with Android SDK.

Step 4 - Turn OFF your tablet.

Step 5 - Get into the Fastboot/Bootloader Mode on your device. Turn ON the tablet while pressing and holding the Volume Up + Power buttons till you see the Fastboot menu and START on top.

Step 6 - Now extract the downloaded file anywhere in your computer. Go to the folder hammerhead-LMY48B and then copy/paste all the files to your Fastboot directory.

Note: If you followed our tutorial on setting up Fastboot on your computer, there is a 99% chance your Fastboot directory will be the platform-tools folder in your Android SDK directory.

Step 7 - From the factory image files in your Fastboot directory, do the following depending which OS you are on:

• On Windows: Run the file “flash-all.bat”.
• On Mac: Run the file “flash-all.sh” using Terminal.
• On Linux: Run the file “flash-all.sh”.

Step 8 - That’s pretty much that you had to do for flashing the stock factory image on your Nexus 5. Now wait and watch as the process is completed — or follow the on-screen instructions on your tablet if in case you have to unlock the bootloader.

Step 9 - After the installation completes, your tablet will boot now and it might take about 5 minutes to boot on your first time. So, please wait with patience!

That’s it! Your Nexus 5 should now have the Official Android 5.1.1 LMY48B Lollipop Factory Image update installed on your phone! Go to Settings >About phone to verify.

ROOT TUTORIAL: How to Root Nexus 5 on Android 5.1.1 LMY48B Lollipop Official Update.

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Have fun playing with the new Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. All the instructions are clearly given above, but if you have any issues, please let us know.  

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Root Nexus 5 on Android 5.1.1 LMY48B Lollipop and Install CWM Recovery

We have a complete tutorial on How to Update Nexus 5 to Android 5.1.1 LMY48B Lollipop Official Factory Image. An official factory image is now available for manual installation on your phone, or you can always wait for the OTA (over-the-air) update to arrive on your phone. This Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update was first released for the Nexus tablets, but looks like Google has finally woken up to roll it out for the Nexus 5 phone as well.

You can easily root Nexus 5 on Android 5.1.1 LMY48B Lollipop using the tutorial below. You will need to have an unlocked bootloader first, or this tutorial will wipe off all your data. Don’t worry, we have everything covered in the detailed steps below – even a tutorial on how to install ClockworkMod 6 Recovery. Why should you root? Read: Benefits of rooting an Android device.

As you read further, we will guide you how to backup your important data, some other important tips and then tell you how to root Android 5.1.1 LMY48B on Nexus 5 with complete steps and how to flash ClockworkMod recovery on your phone. We will use ClockworkMod recovery as our custom recovery and SuperSU as our rooting package. For more details, continue reading. Let’s get on with the tutorial now.

Disclaimer: All the custom ROMs and firmwares, official software updates, tools, mods or anything mentioned in the tutorial belong to their respective owners/developers. We (iDroid Horizon) or the developers are not to be held responsible if you damage or brick your device. We don’t have you on gun point to try out this tutorial.

Root Nexus 5 Android 5.1.1 LMY48B Details:

Android 5.1.1 Lollipop was released by Google a few weeks back, but only for the tablets. There has not been a proper changelog as always yet, but think this is a very minor bug fix update. This will be the third Lollipop update to be released. We first saw Android 5.0, then came Android 5.1 Lollipop and now we have the minor update — Android 5.1.1. We have written a complete step by step tutorial on how to get this new Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update installed and working on your phone.

There are tons of useful articles and how-to guides on iDroid Horizon for the Google Nexus 5, but we think you might be interested in the following posts:

• Update: Update Nexus 5 to Android 5.0 LPX13D Lollipop Developer Preview
• Install: Install LiquidSmooth v3.1 on Google Nexus 5 - Hammerhead
• Install: Install OmniROM on Google Nexus 5 — Hammerhead (Android 4.4.4)

The method to root Nexus 5 Android 5.1.1 has been explained with instructions below. In case you have problems connecting your phone with the computer, make sure USB drivers are properly installed and read the tips below.

LG Nexus 5 USB Drivers:

You will need to connect your Android phone with the computer. For that, please make sure you have installed the USB drivers for LG Nexus 5 properly. If not, you can download the latest official drivers from our Android USB Drivers section here:

• Download LG Nexus 5 USB drivers!

Backup and some important tips

Backup your all important data and apps because during any installation of a new custom ROM or Official Firmware , your device will be wiped and cleaned with new operating system. Make a backup for just in case, you never know when anything might go wrong. Read below for some important tips on how to backup Android data in a easy process:

• Backup your Android Apps : How to Backup Android Apps.
• Backup your SMS messages : Read How to Backup/Restore SMS Messages.
• Backup Contacts, Gmail and Google Data with Google Sync.
• Backup Call History on Android : How to Backup Call History.
• Backup WhatsApp Messages : How to Backup/Restore WhatsApp Messages on Android.
• Backup APN Settings: GPRS, 3G, MMS Settings. How? Note down everything from: Settings > Wireless & Networks (More…) > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.

Few more important things that you must remember before installing any custom ROMs or Official Firmwares:

• You might face some problems in connecting your Android device to the computer. How to fix? You need to enable USB debugging mode. See here: How to Enable USB Debugging — for Gingerbread, Ice Cream Sandwich and KitKat.

•  Make sure your Android device is charged up to 80-85% battery level. This might help you: How to Check Battery Percentage.  Why? Because, if your phone goes off suddenly while installing a custom ROM, flashing an official firmware update or installing mods etc. — your phone might get bricked or go dead permanently. No one wants that, right?

• Most of the tutorials and how-to guides on iDroid Horizon are for factory unlocked Android phones and tablets. We recommend NOT to try our guides if your phone is locked to a carrier, unless we have specified the carrier name or device model. And also make sure you have an unlocked bootloader (except Samsung).

If you find the above tips useful and they were helpful to you, please consider giving us a +1 or LIKE to thank us!

All set and ready? Good. You can read the tutorial below and root Android 5.1.1 LMY48B on Nexus 5 + install ClokworkMod recovery with the given step-by-step tutorial.

How to Root Android 5.1.1 LMY48B on Nexus 5 Lollipop Factory Image :

We have put together a detailed step-by-step instructions guide on how to root Android 5.1.1 LMY48B Lollipop on Nexus 5. Please read the complete tutorial once before actually performing it.

To Remember:

• This root method is only for Android 5.1.1 (LMY48B) installed on Nexus 5 and I am not sure if it will work on the other variants of the Nexus 5 on other carriers.
• Your Nexus 5 bootloader should be unlocked.
• Nexus 5 should be on Android 5.1.1 LMY48B software version.
• Make a Nandroid backup of your previous phone set up before proceeding – for just in case anything goes wrong.

Complete Step-By-Step Instructions:

Step 1 - Download Android SDK from the Android Developers website and install. Also set it up with downloading platform-tools and USB drivers package in SDK. See: How to Set up ADB and Fastboot on Windows.

Also See: 15 seconds ADB, Fastboot and Driver Installer [PC tools for Android]

Step 2 - Enable USB Debugging mode in your Nexus 5.

Step 3 - Download Fastboot from the following links depending on your OS and extract it in android-sdk-windows\platform-tools directory. Create directory if not already there.

• Windows: Download here!
• Mac: Download here!
• Linux: Download here!

NOTE: Skip Steps 1, 2, 3 if you already have them.

Step 4 - Download SuperSU v2.46 (UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip) for Nexus 5 on your PC, if you haven’t already.

Step 5 - Connect and mount your Nexus 5 USB memory on your computer using the USB cable.

Step 6 - Now copy/paste the UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip file to your SD card. Make sure the file is in the SD card root (not in any folder).

Step 7 - Then turn OFF your phone.

Step 8 - Download CWM 6.0.4.5 and save it to your android-sdk-windows\platform-tools directory on your computer.

NOTE: You can use any of the two custom recoveries – CWM or TWRP. If one fails to work, try installing the other one and use that.

Step 9 - Now go into Fastboot/Bootloader Mode on Nexus 5. How? Press Volume Down + Power keys for a few seconds till you see some text on the screen. This is Bootloader Mode.

Step 10 - Navigate to android-sdk-windows\platform-tools directory and open Command Prompt (Shift + Right-click > Open Command Prompt).

Step 11 - Type in the following command and press Enter.

fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.4.5-hammerhead.img

Step 12 - Once completed, choose RECOVERY from the Fastboot menu and enter Recovery Mode.

Step 13 - In ClockworkMod recovery, scroll down to “flash zip from SD card” and press the power button to select it.

Step 14 - Press the Power button again and select “choose zip from sdcard”.

Step 15 - Now using your volume keys, navigate to UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip and select it using the Power button. Confirm the installation on the next screen and the installation procedure should start now.

Step 16 - After the installation completes, go to “+++++Go Back+++++” and reboot the phone by selecting “reboot system now” from the Recovery menu. The phone will boot now and it might take about 5 minutes to boot on your first time. So, please wait.

That’s it! Your Nexus 5 is now rooted on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop firmware on your phone! Check for the SuperSU app in your apps list to verify.

To make sure you have correctly installed the above root method and it’s working, verify with Root Checker as given in the link.

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Have fun playing with it! If you have any issues, please fire them up in the comments below! 

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Install OmniROM on Google Nexus 5 — Hammerhead (Android 4.4.4)

OmniROM  for Google Nexus 5 is an awesome ROM unbelievably stable and snappy. The features are stock plus a few extra but getting added in every day. Love the fact that this is the only ROM I have found that has almost the same battery life as the stock ROM did. I used to have 2 days at least of battery life and now its right at about 2 days. Every other ROM I have tried has failed in this aspect and that is why I will not use them. There are Lots of pros and only one con of this OmniROM i.e.  not as many features as other ROMs but more than stock. I am very happy now that OmniROM Android 4.4.4 has come out. As you read further, we will guide you how to install Android 4.4.4 OmniROM on Nexus 5 with complete steps and instructions, how to backup your important data, some other important tips.

Disclaimer: All the official firmwares, custom ROMs, software updates, themes, mods, tools, apps, or anything provided in our blog belongs to their respective developers. Most of the custom ROMs we are providing here are from XDA Developers. We (iDroid Horizon) or the respective developers are not responsible if any of our tutorial damage or brick your device. However if you follow our instruction properly, we hope it would not bring you in trouble. If you face any problems with our tutorials, please comment below. We are sure that we can bring your device in original position.

Backup and some important tips

Done with USB Driver? Good. Now here we go for some work that you must do before installing this firmware. Please follow the important points that you need to take care of, as we don’t want anyone losing their personal data or apps:
Backup your all important data and apps because during any installation of a new custom ROM or Official Firmware , your device will be wiped and cleaned with new operating system. Make a backup for just in case, you never know when anything might go wrong. Read below for some important tips on how to backup Android data in a easy process:

• Backup your Android Apps : How to Backup Android Apps.
• Backup your SMS messages : Read How to Backup/Restore SMS Messages.
• Backup Contacts, Gmail and Google Data with Google Sync.
• Backup Call History on Android : How to Backup Call History.
• Backup WhatsApp Messages : How to Backup/Restore WhatsApp Messages on Android.
• Backup APN Settings: GPRS, 3G, MMS Settings. How? Note down everything from: Settings > Wireless & Networks (More…) > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.

Samsung user can also backup data by using Official Sumsang Kies. If you backup data manually, you will get more options for what to choose from. You can also move your data to other Android devices from different manufacturers, i.e moving Samsung Galaxy S5 backup data to Google Nexus 10. If you already have a custom recovery (ClockworkMod, TWRP etc.) installed on your phone, we strongly recommend a backup using that as it creates a complete image of your existing phone set up.

If you find the above tips useful and they were helpful to you, please consider giving us a +1 or LIKE on facebook to thank us!

There are tons of useful articles and how-to guides on iDroid Horizon for the Google Nexus 5, but we think you might be interested in the following posts:

• Update: Update Nexus 5 to Android 5.1.1 LMY48B Lollipop Official Factory Image
• Update: Update Nexus 5 to Android 5.0 LPX13D Lollipop Developer Preview
• Root: Root Nexus 5 on Android 5.1.1 LMY48B Lollipop and Install CWM Recovery
• Install: Install LiquidSmooth v3.1 on Google Nexus 5 - Hammerhead

All set and ready? Good. You can now continue reading below and update your Nexus 5 to Android 4.4.4 OmniROM Custom Firmware.

How to Install Android 4.4.4 OmniROM on Nexus 5

We have put together a detailed step-by-step instructions guide on how to install Android 4.4.4 OmniROM on Nexus 5 using the preview image provided by Google. This tutorial is for beginners who are not used to playing around with official factory images by Google for their Nexus devices.

Please make sure your phone fulfills all the requirements and you read the entire tutorial once before actually performing it on your device.

Just To Remember:

• This tutorial is only for Lg Nexus 5 and I am not sure if it will work on the other variants of this tablet.
• Your tablet can be on any previous Android version or even on a custom ROM. It doesn’t matter at all. This tutorial will still work for installing Android 4.4.4 OmniROM.
• Enjoy Android 4.4.4 OmniROM on your device and let us know your review about it!

NOTE: Installing Android 4.4.4 OmniROM Custom Firmware will WIPE / DELETE / ERASE everything from your tablet if your bootloader is not already unlocked. Please make sure you have a backup of all the data. Read: How to Backup Android Apps and Other Data.

Complete Step-By-Step Instructions:

Step 1 - Download Android 4.4.4 OmniROM (hammerhead-NIGHTLY.zip.md5sum) for Nexus 5 on your PC.

Step 2 - Connect your Nexus 5 to your computer using the USB cable.

Step 3 - Please make sure Fastboot is configured and properly installed on your computer. How? See here: How to Set Up ADB and Fastboot with Android SDK.

Step 4 - Turn OFF your tablet.

Step 5 - Get into the Fastboot/Bootloader Mode on your device. Turn ON the tablet while pressing and holding the Volume Up + Power buttons till you see the Fastboot menu and START on top.

Step 6 - Now extract the downloaded file anywhere in your computer. Go to the folder hammerhead-LPX13D and then copy/paste all the files to your Fastboot directory.

Note: If you followed our tutorial on setting up Fastboot on your computer, there is a 99% chance your Fastboot directory will be the platform-tools folder in your Android SDK directory.

Step 7 - From the factory image files in your Fastboot directory, do the following depending which OS you are on:

• On Windows: Run the file “flash-all.bat”.
• On Mac: Run the file “flash-all.sh” using Terminal.
• On Linux: Run the file “flash-all.sh”.

Step 8 - That’s pretty much that you had to do for flashing the stock factory image on your Nexus 5. Now wait and watch as the process is completed — or follow the on-screen instructions on your tablet if in case you have to unlock the bootloader.

Step 9 - After the installation completes, your tablet will boot now and it might take about 5 minutes to boot on your first time. So, please wait with patience!

That’s it! Your Nexus 5 should now have the Nightly Build Android 4.4.4 OmniROM update installed on your phone! Go to Settings >About phone to verify.

Hit +1 or LIKE to thank us!

Have fun playing with the new Android 4.4.4 OmniROM. All the instructions are clearly given above, but if you have any issues, please let us know.

XDA:DevDB Information

[ROM] [4.4] Omni (hammerhead), a ROM for the Google Nexus 5

Contributors:
mithun46, XpLoDWilD

ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
Based On: Omni
Version Information Status: Alpha

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Install LiquidSmooth v3.1 on Google Nexus 5 - Hammerhead

LiquidSmooth is an aftermarket firmware based on AOSP and SlimROM. Dedicated to providing users with smooth, stable and fast ROMs. A Lightweight modified AOSP and SlimROM base, and then add the features you crave! While we make every effort to test these builds as much as possible, we are not responsible for anything that may happen to your device. We ask that you do your part to know your device and know how to recover from problems before you flash! You can update Google Nexus 5 to LiquidSmooth v3.1 using the tutorial below.

As you read further, we will guide you how to install LiquidSmooth v3.1 Hammerhead software update on Nexus 5 with complete steps and instructions, how to backup your important data, some other important tips. In case you have problems connecting your phone with the computer, make sure USB drivers are properly installed and read the tips below. Your Nexus 5 can be on any Android version for this tutorial to work. Remember, this is not an official release by Google, but just a custom ROM by deadman96385 (XDA Senior Member) which would require a custom recovery in order to flash the ROM zip file on your phone.

Disclaimer: All the official firmwares, custom ROMs, software updates, themes, mods, tools, apps, or anything provided in our blog belongs to their respective developers. Most of the custom ROMs we are providing here are from XDA Developers. We (iDroid Horizon) or the respective developers are not responsible if any of our tutorial damage or brick your device. However if you follow our instruction properly, we hope it would not bring you in trouble. If you face any problems with our tutorials, please comment below. We are sure that we can bring your device in original position.

Features of LiquidSmooth v3.1 - Hammerhead

• SlimPIE
• Quiet Hours
• Slim Recents
• Lock screen Style
• Notification Reminder
• Hardware key rebinding
• Custom Carrier label
• Smart Pulldown
• ADB over network
• Glowpad Torch
• Advanced Reboot
• Listview Animations
• Liquid Dungeon
• National Roaming
• Custom Tiles
• flip to Mute/Reject Call
• Incoming call in background
• Hide USB debugging notification
• Stylus Support
• Stylus Gestures
• Notification Drawer Style
• Lock screen pin shuffler
• Quick Unlock
• Status bar Brightness control
• Volume rocker wake
• Safe headset volume
• Privacy Guard
• Status bar clock style
• Status bar date style
• And many more...

Like this LiquidSmooth v3.1 based on the Google Android? We love it too and we know you are looking forward to install it on your phone now. Now please read below for important tips on how to make sure your installation goes smooth and you do not end up with any problems.

There are tons of useful articles and how-to guides on iDroid Horizon for the Google Nexus 5, but we think you might be interested in the following posts:

• OptiPop: Update Nexus 5 to Android 5.1.1 OptiPop Lollipop Custom ROM (New!)
• Update: Update Nexus 5 to Android 5.1.1 LMY48B Lollipop Official Factory Image
• Update: Update Nexus 5 to Android 5.0 LPX13D Lollipop Developer Preview
• Root: Root Nexus 5 on Android 5.1.1 LMY48B Lollipop and Install CWM Recovery
• Install: Install OmniROM on Google Nexus 5 — Hammerhead (Android 4.4.4)

Google Nexus 5 USB Drivers

You will need to connect your Android phone with the computer. For that, please make sure you have installed the USB drivers for LG Nexus 5 properly. If not, you can download the latest official drivers from our Android USB Drivers section here:
Download Nexus 5 USB drivers!

Backup and some important tips

Done with USB Driver? Good. Now here we go for some work that you must do before installing this firmware. Please follow the important points that you need to take care of, as we don’t want anyone losing their personal data or apps:
Backup your all important data and apps because during any installation of a new custom ROM or Official Firmware , your device will be wiped and cleaned with new operating system. Make a backup for just in case, you never know when anything might go wrong. Read below for some important tips on how to backup Android data in a easy process:

• Backup your Android Apps : How to Backup Android Apps.
• Backup your SMS messages : Read How to Backup/Restore SMS Messages.
• Backup Contacts, Gmail and Google Data with Google Sync.
• Backup Call History on Android : How to Backup Call History.
• Backup WhatsApp Messages : How to Backup/Restore WhatsApp Messages on Android.
• Backup APN Settings: GPRS, 3G, MMS Settings. How? Note down everything from: Settings > Wireless & Networks (More…) > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.

Samsung user can also backup data by using Official Sumsang Kies. If you backup data manually, you will get more options for what to choose from. You can also move your data to other Android devices from different manufacturers, i.e moving Samsung Galaxy S5 backup data to Google Nexus 10. If you already have a custom recovery (ClockworkMod, TWRP etc.) installed on your phone, we strongly recommend a backup using that as it creates a complete image of your existing phone set up.

Few more important things that you must remember before installing any custom ROMs or Official Firmwares:

• You might face some problems in connecting your Android device to the computer. How to fix? You need to enable USB debugging mode. See here: How to Enable USB Debugging — for Gingerbread, Ice Cream Sandwich and KitKat.

•  Make sure your Android device is charged up to 80-85% battery level. This might help you: How to Check Battery Percentage.  Why? Because, if your phone goes off suddenly while installing a custom ROM, flashing an official firmware update or installing mods etc. — your phone might get bricked or go dead permanently. No one wants that, right?

• Most of the tutorials and how-to guides on iDroid Horizon are for factory unlocked Android devices. We recommend NOT to try our guides if your device is locked to a carrier, unless we have specified the device model or carrier name.

If you find the above tips useful and they were helpful to you, please consider giving us a +1 or LIKE on facebook to thank us!

Also see:  Android 5.0 Lollipop Screenshots — Developer Preview on Nexus 5

All set and ready? Good. You can now continue reading below and update your Nexus 5 to LiquidSmooth v3.1 Hammerhead factory image.

How to Install LiquidSmooth v3.1 Hammerhead on Nexus 5

We have put together a detailed step-by-step instructions guide on how to install LiquidSmooth v3.1 Hammerhead on Nexus 5 .If you are used to installing custom ROMs on your Google Nexus 5, then this should not be any different for you.

Please make sure your phone fulfills all the requirements and you read the entire tutorial once before actually performing it on your device.

Just To Remember:

• This tutorial is only for Google Nexus 5 and I am not sure if it will work on the other variants of this tablet.
• Your tablet/phone can be on any previous Android version or even on a custom ROM. It doesn’t matter at all. This tutorial will still work for installing LiquidSmooth v3.1.
• Enjoy LiquidSmooth v3.1 on your device and let us know your review about it!

NOTE: Installing LiquidSmooth v3.1 Hammerhead will WIPE / DELETE / ERASE everything from your tablet if your bootloader is not already unlocked. Please make sure you have a backup of all the data. Read: How to Backup Android Apps and Other Data.

Complete Step-By-Step Instructions:

Step 1 - Download LiquidSmooth v3.1 Hammerhead and GApps for Nexus 5 on your PC, if you haven’t already.

Step 2 - Connect your Nexus 5 to your computer using the USB cable.

Step 3 - Please make sure Fastboot is configured and properly installed on your computer. How? See here: How to Set Up ADB and Fastboot with Android SDK.

Step 4 - Turn OFF your tablet.

Step 5 - Get into the Fastboot/Bootloader Mode on your device. Turn ON the tablet while pressing and holding the Volume Up + Power buttons till you see the Fastboot menu and START on top.

Step 6 - Now extract the downloaded file anywhere in your computer. Go to the folder LS-KK-v3.2-2014-10-19-hammerhead.zip and then copy/paste all the files to your Fastboot directory.

Note: If you followed our tutorial on setting up Fastboot on your computer, there is a 99% chance your Fastboot directory will be the platform-tools folder in your Android SDK directory.

Step 7 - From the factory image files in your Fastboot directory, do the following depending which OS you are on:

• On Windows: Run the file “flash-all.bat”.
• On Mac: Run the file “flash-all.sh” using Terminal.
• On Linux: Run the file “flash-all.sh”.

Step 8 - That’s pretty much that you had to do for flashing the stock factory image on your Nexus 5. Now wait and watch as the process is completed — or follow the on-screen instructions on your tablet if in case you have to unlock the bootloader.

Step 9 - After the installation completes, your tablet will boot now and it might take about 5 minutes to boot on your first time. So, please wait with patience!

That’s it! Your Nexus 5 should now have the official LiquidSmooth v3.1 Hammerhead update installed on your phone! Go to Settings >About phone to verify.

Hit +1 or LIKE to thank us!

Have fun playing with the new LiquidSmooth v3.1 Hammerhead. All the instructions are clearly given above, but if you have any issues, please let us know. 

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Update Nexus 5 to Android 5.0 LPX13D Lollipop Developer Preview

You can now download Android 5.0 Lollipop (Developer Preview) build LPX13D for the Nexus 5 and Nexus 7. After the initial preview build, LPv79, this is now the second and final developer preview before the official update will be released next month. This Preview Image of Android 5.0 Lollipop contains many of the major enhancements that were teased at Google I/O held previously this year. LPX13D will be bringing the final transformed stock applications and will also be completing the design overhaul. This is a greater update than the initial preview build, LPv79. There is one thing to note, Google is still not regarding this as a complete final upgrade for the masses but it is targeting it towards the developers so that they can test out their apps. You can manually update Nexus 5 to Android 5.0 LPX13D developer preview factory image from the tutorial below. The only catch is that if this will be your first time playing around with a factory image, you might have to unlock your bootloader first before continuing – which means wiping all of your phone data.

As you read further, we will guide you how to install Android 5.0 LPX13D Lollipop software update (preview image) on Nexus 5 with complete steps and instructions, how to backup your important data, some other important tips. In case you have problems connecting your phone with the computer, make sure USB drivers are properly installed and read the tips below. Your Nexus 5 can be on any Android version for this tutorial to work. Remember, this is an official factory image of Android 5.0 by Google, not a custom ROM. Let’s get on with the tutorial now.

Disclaimer: All the official firmwares, custom ROMs, software updates, themes, mods, tools, apps, or anything provided in our blog belongs to their respective developers. Most of the custom ROMs we are providing here are from XDA Developers. We (iDroid Horizon) or the respective developers are not responsible if any of our tutorial damage or brick your device. However if you follow our instruction properly, we hope it would not bring you in trouble. If you face any problems with our tutorials, please comment below. We are sure that we can bring your device in original position.

Nexus 5 Android 5.0 LPX13D Factory Image Details:

Android 5.0 Developer Preview was released earlier today for the Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 (2013). Lots of new changes have been made in this latest update to the preview and they all will make their way first to the Nexus 6 and Nexus 9. We will be posting more details as we near the official OTA for Nexus family of devices.

Also Read: 

• Update Nexus 5 to Android 5.1.1 LMY48B Lollipop Official Factory Image
• Some Awesome Features in Android 5.0 Lollipop
• Install OmniROM on Google Nexus 5 — Hammerhead (Android 4.4.4)

LG Nexus 5 USB Drivers

You will need to connect your Android phone with the computer. For that, please make sure you have installed the USB drivers for LG Nexus 5 properly. If not, you can download the latest official drivers from our Android USB Drivers section here:

• Download LG Nexus 5 USB drivers!

Backup and some important tips

Done with USB Driver? Good. Now here we go for some work that you must do before installing this firmware. Please follow the important points that you need to take care of, as we don’t want anyone losing their personal data or apps:
Backup your all important data and apps because during any installation of a new custom ROM or Official Firmware , your device will be wiped and cleaned with new operating system. Make a backup for just in case, you never know when anything might go wrong. Read below for some important tips on how to backup Android data in a easy process:

• Backup your Android Apps : How to Backup Android Apps.
• Backup your SMS messages : Read How to Backup/Restore SMS Messages.
• Backup Contacts, Gmail and Google Data with Google Sync.
• Backup Call History on Android : How to Backup Call History.
• Backup WhatsApp Messages : How to Backup/Restore WhatsApp Messages on Android.
• Backup APN Settings: GPRS, 3G, MMS Settings. How? Note down everything from: Settings > Wireless & Networks (More…) > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.

Samsung user can also backup data by using Official Sumsang Kies. If you backup data manually, you will get more options for what to choose from. You can also move your data to other Android devices from different manufacturers, i.e moving Samsung Galaxy S5 backup data to Google Nexus 10. If you already have a custom recovery (ClockworkMod, TWRP etc.) installed on your phone, we strongly recommend a backup using that as it creates a complete image of your existing phone set up.

Few more important things that you must remember before installing any custom ROMs or Official Firmwares:

• You might face some problems in connecting your Android device to the computer. How to fix? You need to enable USB debugging mode. See here: How to Enable USB Debugging — for Gingerbread, Ice Cream Sandwich and KitKat.

•  Make sure your Android device is charged up to 80-85% battery level. This might help you: How to Check Battery Percentage.  Why? Because, if your phone goes off suddenly while installing a custom ROM, flashing an official firmware update or installing mods etc. — your phone might get bricked or go dead permanently. No one wants that, right?

• Most of the tutorials and how-to guides on iDroid Horizon are for factory unlocked Android devices. We recommend NOT to try our guides if your device is locked to a carrier, unless we have specified the device model or carrier name.

If you find the above tips useful and they were helpful to you, please consider giving us a +1 or LIKE on facebook to thank us!

All set and ready? Good. You can now continue reading below and update your Nexus 5 to Android 5.0 factory image.

How to Install Android 5.0 LPX13D Preview on Nexus 5

We have put together a detailed step-by-step instructions guide on how to install Android 5.0 Lollipop (LPX13D) Developer Preview on Nexus 5 using the preview image provided by Google. This tutorial is for beginners who are not used to playing around with official factory images by Google for their Nexus devices.

Please make sure your phone fulfills all the requirements and you read the entire tutorial once before actually performing it on your device.

Just To Remember:

• This tutorial is only for Lg Nexus 5 and I am not sure if it will work on the other variants of this tablet.
• Your tablet can be on any previous Android version or even on a custom ROM. It doesn’t matter at all. This tutorial will still work for installing Android 5.0 Lollipop.
• Enjoy Android 5.0 on your device and let us know your review about it!

NOTE: Installing Android 5.0 LPX13D Lollipop Developer Preview will WIPE / DELETE / ERASE everything from your tablet if your bootloader is not already unlocked. Please make sure you have a backup of all the data. Read: How to Backup Android Apps and Other Data.

Complete Step-By-Step Instructions:

Step 1 - Download Android 5.0 Preview Image (hammerhead-lpx13d-preview-f7596f51) for Nexus 5 on your PC from here:

• Android 5.0 Preview Image (hammerhead-lpx13d-preview-f7596f51)

Step 2 - Connect your Nexus 5 to your computer using the USB cable.

Step 3 - Please make sure Fastboot is configured and properly installed on your computer. How? See here: How to Set Up ADB and Fastboot with Android SDK.

Step 4 - Turn OFF your tablet.

Step 5 - Get into the Fastboot/Bootloader Mode on your device. Turn ON the tablet while pressing and holding the Volume Up + Power buttons till you see the Fastboot menu and START on top.

Step 6 - Now extract the downloaded file anywhere in your computer. Go to the folder hammerhead-LPX13D and then copy/paste all the files to your Fastboot directory.

Note: If you followed our tutorial on setting up Fastboot on your computer, there is a 99% chance your Fastboot directory will be the platform-tools folder in your Android SDK directory.

Step 7 - From the factory image files in your Fastboot directory, do the following depending which OS you are on:

• On Windows: Run the file “flash-all.bat”.
• On Mac: Run the file “flash-all.sh” using Terminal.
• On Linux: Run the file “flash-all.sh”.

Step 8 - That’s pretty much that you had to do for flashing the stock factory image on your Nexus 5. Now wait and watch as the process is completed — or follow the on-screen instructions on your tablet if in case you have to unlock the bootloader.

Step 9 - After the installation completes, your tablet will boot now and it might take about 5 minutes to boot on your first time. So, please wait with patience!

That’s it! Your Nexus 5 should now have the official Android 5.0 LPX13D Lollipop Developer Preview update installed on your phone! Go to Settings >About phone to verify.

Hit +1 or LIKE to thank us!

Have fun playing with the new Android 5.0 Lollipop. All the instructions are clearly given above, but if you have any issues, please let us know. 

Read More