Nexus 5 Android Lollipop 5.0.2 Update Guide with AOSP Grogg's Way ROM

By Staff Writer

Feb 11, 2015 01:25 AM EST

Nexus 5 owners can now update their smartphones as a developer brings a new Android 5.0.2 Lollipop custom software called AOSP Grogg's Way in just a click away.

Lollipop's software version LRX22G's physical dimensions suggests the update has some new interface improvements, convenient feature shortcuts and a selection of customization.

According to XDA, Android Lollipop 5.0.2 update has been first made available to Nexus 10 and the Nexus 7 2012 and 2013 versions and some other devices because it was reported that the update drains the device's battery swifter than the usual.

In a report from AndroidPit, Nexus 5 owners with the Android L preview build reported the issue on Google's tracker service, while Google was fixing it.

Android reminds users to slow down high expectations from the update since it deals only with minor changes. Named after its contributor Grogg88, AOSP Grogg's Way ROM features the following: 

  • SuperSU built in
  • Recovery patch disabled
  • Gapps built in
  • Google GPS patched
  • Camera lib patched (for green line on hammerhead video)
  • Gesture typing patched (for AOSP keyboard)
  • Model number patched (Nexus 5 and Nexus 7)
  • AOSP Dialer icon patched (material)
  • Battery percent enabled
  • Stock DRM added
  • Default wallpaper changed (material)
  • USB-OTG FAT storage added (no exFAT, NTFS, or ext4)
  • Advanced power menu w/ Screenshot and ScreenRecord
  • Screenshot quick delete action
  • Remove AOSP calendar, mms, music, and voice dial patch.
  • Ambient display
  • SuperSU access in Settings
  • System unmount during install
  • CM busybox
  • Clear all recent apps
  • Kernel compiling in build
  • Update system disabled            
  • Unaccounted/Overcounted batt stats disabled by default
  • Wallpaper rotation patched
  • Telephony homescreen rotation enabled
  • DT2W patch built into kernel (disabled by default)
  • AdAway built in
  • SoundRecorder modified and visible
  • Eleven music player built in
  • AOSP terminal modified and built in
  • MusicFX standalone
  • DocumentsUI standalone

Nexus 5 users who cannot wait for the official update can give a new Android Lollipop custom firmware a test with the following reminders:

  • Bugs are highly likely to occur.
  • Backup phone data since tutorial could possibly remove them.
  • Enable USB debugging mode on the phone to connect it with a computer and use Android SDK with it.
  • Charge battery life at least 80%.

Grogg's Way ROM works with Nexus 5 hammerhead only.

To install the Android Lollipop 5.0.2 to your Nexus 5:

  • Reset factory settings
  • Download hammerhead
  • Download Flash for DT2W (optional)
  • Reboot the device

Disclaimer: Users can update at their own risk. 

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