Install Google Nexus 5 crDroid 5 OS Android Pie 9.0 Official ROM

If you bought Google Nexus 5, this would be your Secondary device, or If you use this for basic tasks, It can be your Primary device also. The problem is Old OS. The device with specific specs and New OS can Perform well compare with the Old OS. RAM Management and Optimization will be better. Even If you are a regular user, I advise you to Root your mobile and flash this Pie 9.0 based crDroid Custom ROM. I can say you can still use this mobile for 1-2 years for basic tasks. Battery backup is better to compare with the Marshmallow version. You need Custom Recovery like TWRP to flash the ROM.

When you compare this with other ROMs, crDroid is better. If you are a Developer or Regular Root apps user, follow below steps to flash Pie based Custom ROM. There are plenty of features like Digital Wellbeing, Full device Encryption that is added in this version. It always a wise decision to choose Official versions. Unofficial ROMs may contain Major bugs. Updates can be done using regular OTA like Manufacturer Official versions.

Why should you flash Official crDroid OS 5 on Google Nexus 5?

We are thanks for the Hard Work of the crDroid team and the XDA Developer- hhrokarvi. Without this team, this method is not possible. Your mobile has 2 GB of RAM. It is more than enough for normal usage. But, the problem is Google stopped the security patch and Major upgrades; It has a Mid-level Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 processor. Yes, When It is released, It is considered as Flagship level processor, But Now, We can only compare it with the mid-range level.

But coming to OS, You have Old Stock OS. The OS is old, and You know how much it suffered to stay in the Marshmallow version. Most of the users use crDroid ROM for the Stock Android Experience. This OS is added on Lineage OS based. If you love extra Lineage OS features, you can use this official crDroid OS. It is near the Stock Android with a lot of features.

If we optimize correctly with correct crDroid OS after rooting, we can see some Improvements. So, after rooting, I can expect a Lag-free experience? Probably. Also, if we hibernate and eliminate a lot of unwanted apps and optimize some apps, your device is hardware limited. But, within these limits, we can enhance the performance by 30-40% compared with your old usage. If you use crDroid Custom ROMs, you can expect a 50-80% improvement in performance.

How to Install Google Nexus 5 crDroid 5 OS Android Pie 9.0 Official ROM

Google Nexus 5 comes with a flexible bootloader other than Verizon devices. Verizon devices come with locked Bootloader. This means that different smartphone variants can be easily rooted. Also, the device can accept to install TWRP recovery or any other custom recovery file/app alike.

TWRP recovery is a custom recovery file that must be installed on your devices because you can root them successfully. In this article, we explained the easiest method to follow and install TWRP recovery on Google Nexus 5. However, the tool required for rooting this device is the Magisk and TWRP App.

With the help of TWRP Recovery, we are going to flash the crDroid OS into your Nexus 5. Does it seem complicated? Relax, everything will be explained succinctly in bullets. If you didn’t root your mobile, Refer- Root Google Nexus 5.

Things to check out for;

• Check your device model number.

• We should have TWRP installed on your mobile.

• Make sure your device battery is charged above 50%

• Backup your current files and data, just in case (save them on external storage using TWRP Backup).

Pre-Requirement Steps

• Enable USB Debugging Mode and OEM Unlock on your mobile. To do this; go to settings >>> about >>> Tap on the “Build Number” 7-10 times consistently to enable “Developer Options,” then go to the “Developer Options” and enable USB Debugging Mode and OEM Unlock. There is no complicated process in Google Nexus 5.

• Download Google Nexus 5 crDroid and copy it in your Pendrive OTG Cable. There are plenty of works that can be done with OTG Cable.

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Flash crDroid OS using TWRP

• Switch off your device. Then, enter into Recovery mode. To do this, press and hold down the Volume Down button + Power Button and connect your USB Cable. While holding Volume Up, release Power Button. Choose recovery in Fastboot.

• Press the Volume Up button to continue when you see the warning message.

• Now it Will Boot into TWRP Recovery Mode.

• Select Wipe->Advance Wipe->Select Cache, Dalvik, System Data. System Data will delete all files, including your Current OS.

• Return to Home of TWRP select Install.

• Select crDroid OS.Zip.

• After the Installation Reboot Your Mobile.

• We have successfully Installed crDroid OS on our mobile.

crDroid Pie Features

There are a lot of features added in based on the Lineage OS 16.0. Here I mentioned some Important features.

• Android Pie 9.0 Stock Android ROM with System-Wide Color options available. Dark, Grey themes are also available.

• We have optimized Recent apps Switcher.

• Volume Rocker contains Silent/Vibrate/Mute Options with Easy adjustable navigation.

• Notification enhanced. Instead of replying to a single message, now you can reply to the whole conversation.

• Lock Screen Visualizer for music.

• New Set of Emoji.

• Notification light can be configured with a lot of colors.

• Reading is configured with greyscale. You can select this option from Quick settings.

• Full device encryption supported.

• Adaptive Battery- Better Battery optimization.

• Digital Wellbeing- Optimize your time with Social Network interaction.

Status Bar

• You can Customize Clock and Date UI.

• Network Traffic Monetization

• BT Battery toggle added

Buttons

• Accidental Touch Prevention

• Hardware Buttons Remapping feature- You can End the call with Power Button.

Misc

• Pocket Detection- It can detect your mobile is in your pocket and prevent accidental touch.

• Three fingerprint swipe to take a screenshot.

Additional Features

• Burn-in Protection- AMOLED Display Users can utilize this feature and Minimize the visibility.

• Privacy guard works from the Native Super User Control. So, none of the apps can’t run with non-allowed permissions. Refer More Features.

Selva Ganesh

Selva Ganesh is the Chief Editor of this Blog. He is a Computer Science Engineer, An experienced Android Developer, Professional Blogger with 8+ years in the field. He completed courses about Google News Initiative. He runs Android Infotech which offers Problem Solving Articles around the globe.