Install LG/Google Nexus 5X Android 10 Pixel Experience Official ROM

Always buy Flagship phones, If you can. Remember, Google Nexus 5X is a Five-year-Old Device. But, It is a Flagship phone. It still getting updates with the help of Developers. Yes, Google stopped updates after the Oreo version. But, Due to the Nexus 5X is a Global general version, It still getting support from the Custom ROM developers. It received Android 10 based Pixel Experience ROM. This is a ROM that is the same on the Pixel devices. If you have Mid-Range phones, after Manufacturers stopped updates, the chance of support from developers is a question. Even If you are a regular user, I advise you to try with this Android 10 version. Because when you use recent versions, RAM Management, Response, and Battery management will be excellent. If you are a Developer or regular root apps user, you can follow the below guide to achieve root on your mobile.

Why should you flash Official Pixel Experience Android 10 on Google Nexus 5X?

We are thanks for the Hard Work of the Pixel Experience OS team and Maintainer Lakshay Garg (lakshay18). Without this team, this method is not possible. Your mobile has 2 GB of RAM. It is more than enough for normal usage and heavy usage too. When We consider Security patch updates, It will not receive regular patch updates from Google. They Stopped updates after the Oreo version. It has a High-level Qualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808 Processor. Coming to OS, You already have well-optimized Stock Android. But, Some users want to use the latest version with some new features. If you are a one, you can use this official Pixel Experience ROM. It is near the Stock Android with a lot of features.

If we optimize correctly with correct 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 Pixel Experience Custom ROMs, you can expect a 50-80% improvement in performance.

How to Install LG/Google Nexus 5X Android 10 Official ROM

Google Nexus 5X 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 5X. However, the tool required for rooting this device is the Magisk App.

With the help of TWRP Recovery, you can quickly flash the latest version of Pixel Experience ROM into your Nexus 5X. Before sharing the tutorial, you may want to know that, with the TWRP recovery present on your device, you can easily install any custom ROM or firmware. Does it seem complicated? Relax, everything will be explained succinctly in bullets. If you didn’t root your mobile, Refer- Root Google Nexus 5X.

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 5X.

• Download below Pixel Experience Pie 9.0 and copy it in your Mobile SD Card.

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Flash Pixel Experience ROM using TWRP

• Switch off your device. Then, enter into Recovery mode. To do this, press and hold down the Volume Down+ Power buttons at the same time for some time. You will see Android Logo Appears, Release Volume Up while holding Power Button.

• 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 Pixel Experience ROM.Zip.

• After the Installation Reboot Your Mobile.

• We have successfully Installed Pixel Experience ROM on our mobile.

Considerable Pixel Experience ROM Android 10 Features

There are a lot of features added to this Custom ROM. Here I mentioned some Important features. I will list the Pixel Experience features first and then regular Android 10 features.

• Android 10 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.

• Google Camera app, All Banking apps, and Payment apps will work without any issues.

• Digital Wellbeing- Optimize your time with Social Network interaction. Also, the new flip to shhh features added.

• Adaptive Battery- Better Battery optimization.

Live Caption

• You know this already, If you turn on Subtitles in the Youtube, It will auto-generate the captions. The Same functionality can be work on all over your device videos. It Doesn’t require Wi-Fi/ Data. This feature not yet available. But, It will be rolling out soon.

• Languages are limited as per Google Data.

Smart Reply

• It is already available in the Pie version. But it is limited. Now you can explore more actions when you get the messages. You can Open Links, Open Apps based on the messages.

Sound Amplifier

• We always do this using Third-party apps. Now we can adjust the Volume and Tune, Equalize using the in-built feature. You can do a lot of things like Reduce noise, Enhance the Tune like that.

Enhanced Gesture Navigation

• The True Gesture Navigation has finally arrived. It may not be best compare with OnePlus devices, But It is way better than the Pie 9.0 version. If you swipe From Left to Right, It goes forward. Right to Left goes Backward. Home button work as usual. Recently used apps can be accessed By Swiping Quarter Screen to the Top. Simple Navigation to avoid confusion.

Dark Mode

• It is not like Night Mode. It didn’t add a filter in the Display. If you have OLED Display, It will surely save your battery power from 5-30% based on your usage.

Privacy

• Google always added enhanced Privacy features in every Android version. In the 10th version, You can handle your Privacy lot better. It will always tell you when your installed apps access your location in the Background. So, that you can manage whether you need that permission on Always or During the app usage.

Direct System Updates

• Unlike regular OTA updates from your Manufacturers, the regular patch updates will be handled by Google After you updated to Android 10 version. It can be done using your Google Play App. If you have Custom Skin OS from your Manufacturer, Google will not change the UI. They will handle only Patch updates. This is one of the most critical steps taken from their side. It will help all the users who are tired of their Manufacturer Late updates. Due to we are in Custom ROM, we have to update our OS manually.

Focus Mode

• It can be an additional function of Digital Wellbeing. Now you can Pause some apps to avoid the Notifications For a short time or a Long time. Some mobiles are made based on this scenario. To avoid distractions and get focused on what you are doing. Think you are Studying, and Single Whatsapp message can redirect you. With the help of this feature, you can use only Study apps during your Study time.

Family Link

• It is like Parental Control. You can control the App Timings within your Added Google Accounts.

Other improvements and changes

• HEIF Image, Monochrome Camera Support.

• New Set of Emoji.

• Enhanced Adaptive Battery Improvements compare with the Pie version.

• Contaminant Detection- If any moistures are in your USB Ports, your mobile will alert you.

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.