Google Nexus i9505 can now be updated to Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow using AOSP ROM. This pure Android is vowed fast, smooth and stable.
AOSP now supports Google Nexus i9505, bringing along with it unique features and enhancements. However, AOSP is still in beta stage which means some features might not work according to what is expected. Official version shall come in the coming weeks.
Before downloading and installing it, it is important to take note of the following reminders first:
- Root phone first.
- Install custom recovery like ClockWorkMod.
- Back up current setting using Nandroid.
To begin installing AOSP custom firmware on Google Nexus i9505, here is a detailed guide to follow:
1. Download Android 6.0.1 AOSP ROM and Google Apps on PC.
2. Connect device to PC using USB cable.
3. Copy downloaded zip files from PC then paste to phone's SD card. Place it in the SD card root.
4. Switch off device and plug it out from PC.
5. Go to Bootloader Mode by press holding volume up and down and power buttons.
6. Follow on screen instructions. Switch on device by press holding volume up and down and power buttons.
7. Follow on screen instructions. Choose "Bootloader" then go back to Recovery.
8. Once in ClockWorkMod (CWM) Recovery, select "wipe data/factory reset" using the power button to navigate.
9. Select "wipe cache partition."
10. From CWM Recovery, go to "advanced" and choose "wipe dalvik cache."
11. Go back to main recovery menu then choose "install zip from SD card."
12. Tap "choose zip from SD card" using the volume keys to navigate.
13. Confirm installation and wait until completed.
14. Repeat steps for Google Apps.
15. Once installation is completed, go back to +++++Go Back+++++.
16. Click "reboot system now."
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