Google Nexus 5 is the latest device to be supported by TWRP 3.0 custom recovery for Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. Nexus 5 units across the globe have already been updated with Marshmallow, but device owners have the option to get the custom version for flexibility and more options.
TWRP 3.0 custom recovery for Google Nexus 5 will bring in unlimited access to thousands of custom packages. These include themes, full-fledged system ROMs, root and outline to multiply functionality and customizability.
Below is the full list of TWRP 3.0 features and tweaks:
- Home - Main Menu
- Menu - Advanced Menu
- Back - Up a Menu Level
- Search - Select Current Selection
- Zip SignatureVerification
- Zip md5 Verification (looks for file with zipname.zip.md5)
- Default zip folder location
- Default color themes
- Default Time Zone (for more accurate time stamps)
- Default partitions to back up
- Ability to flash multiple zips in one go
- Ability to auto reboot after successful flashes
- Ability to select which individual partitions to backup, and restore
- Ability to auto restore GAPPS on zip flash (for CM-based ROMS)
- Ability to savecustomrecoverysettings
- Ability to choose compression or no compression backups
- Battery Level and Timestamp
- Compression takes longer
- Some devices utilize their capacitive buttons in recovery
It is important to take note of the following reminders and prerequisites before installing the ROM:
1. Unlock Nexus 5's bootloader.
2. Install a working ADB and Fastboot tool.
3. Do not use TWR 3.0 to devices not prescribed.
4. Back up all necessary data here, including apps, SMS messages, contacts, call history, APN settings and more.
5. Download a driver here.
6. Installing the any custom ROM induces risk of damaging device. Neither this site nor developers will be held responsible for such damage.
To begin with the installation on Nexus 5, here's a step-by-step guide:
1. Configure ADB and Fastboot in the PC here.
2. Connect phone to PC using the USB cable.
3. Copy then paste downloaded ROM files to phone's memory or SD card.
4. Download TWRP (twrp-3.0.0-2-hima.img) here and copy/paste it in the android-sdk-windowsplatform-tools directory.
5. Go to Fastboot/Bootloader mode.
6. Type in: adb reboot bootloader.
7. Press Enter.
8. Wait for the driver to be installed.
9. Type in: fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.0.0-2-hima.img.
10. Press enter.
11. Once completed, select Recovery and enter Recovery mode.
12. Select "reboot system now" from the recovery menu.
13. Wait for TWRP to be installed.
To verify the update, go to Settings > About phone.
