Experience the Android 7.1 Nougat through a new technique on Nexus 5 via Google Pixel custom ROM. Android 7.0 Nougat is at peak in the tech market and all the tech giants are preparing to feed-in the new operating system from Google. Android 7.0 Nougat is the main development right now for the tech giants to boom the sales in the tech market.
Android 7.1 Nougat is already included in the Google's new smartphones, Pixel and Pixel XL. Rather than experiencing the Android 7.0 Nougat update on the Nexus 5 device, why not experience the Android 7.1 Nougat update via Google Pixel Custom ROM.
According to Tech Times, developers have released the Euclidean ROM, which is based on the Android 7.1 Nougat features found in the Google Pixel devices. The report mentions the detailed steps of download and installation technique for the Nexus 5 smartphone as mentioned below,
Download USB drivers for the Nexus 5 on the user's personal computer.
Go to Menu > Settings > Applications and activate USB debugging.
User's device Nexus 5 shall be rooted (as mentioned in the report).
Install a TWRP or CWM recovery tool, in case something goes wrong.
User shall backup the Nexus 5 software with the tools mentioned above.
Installing the Euclidean ROM
After securing the backup, connect the Nexus 5 to a PC using a USB cable.
According to WCCFTECH, copy the downloaded ROM files to the SD card.
Disconnect the Nexus 5 from the computer and power it off.
Boot into recovery mode; in-order to carry out recovery mode booting, Press and hold the
1) Volume Up
2) Home and
3) Power buttons all at the same time.
Reset the device by going to TWRP/CWM menu. Go to Wipe > Factory Reset, and user is all set to move on.
Return to the recovery menu and hit the Install button.
The next step is to search for the Euclidean ROM from the SD card where the firmware was copied. Confirm to kick start the installation and watch as Android 7.1 Nougat begins to power the Nexus 5.
After the installation is complete, restart the device and have fun using Android 7.1 Nougat.
It is advised, however, that users have to proceed with caution from any potential damages or crashes in the Nexus 5 smartphones. Nexus 5 users shall perform the above steps on their own risks.
