Samsung Galaxy Nexus I9205

Samsung Galaxy Nexus users were disappointed with the news that they will not be getting the new Android 5.0 Lollipop because the drivers are not supported by the OS. Luckily, developers have found a way to provide Android 5.0 Lollipop for he device through FML AOSP 5.0 ROM. Since this is not an official version, the OS is not stable at first, but through updates, it slowly gets better.

 

This article provides a step by step guide for users to install the zip file for Android 5.0 Lollipop on Samsung Galaxy Nexus. Here are some things you need to know about this OS version:

• The Stock Camera app does not work so you need to install a third part Camera app.
• Users should Unmount /System from TWRP Recovery’s Mount menu so that the zip files will properly flash

 

Before beginning the installation process, here are some notes that you have to consider:

• This step by step guide will only work for Samsung Galaxy Nexus I9205 GSM. If you are not sure about your device model, you may check it by going to your Settings menu and clicking ‘About Device’. Using this guide for another device model may cause bricking, so if you are not a Galaxy Nexus user, do not proceed.
• Your remaining battery percentage should not be less than 60 percent. This will prevent you from having power issues while the installation is ongoing, and therefore will prevent soft bricking of your device.
• Backup all of your data and files to avoid losing them, including your contacts, messages, call logs, and media files. This will ensure that you will always have a copy of your data and files. If your device is already rooted, you may use Titanium Backup. If you already have an installed TWRP or CWM custom recovery, you may use Nandroid Backup.
• Also backup your mobile’s EFS
• Your Samsung Galaxy Nexus should be rooted
• You need to flash TWRP or CWM custom recovery
• Download FML-AOSP-5.0
• Download Google Apps

 

Note: The methods needed to flash custom recoveries, roms and to root your phone can result in bricking your device. Rooting your device will also void the warranty and it will no longer be eligible for free device services from manufacturers or warranty providers. Be responsible and keep these in mind before you decide to proceed on your own responsibility. In case a mishap occurs, we or the device manufacturers should never be held responsible.

 

Step by Step Installation Guide:

1. Connect your Samsung Galaxy Nexus to your computer or laptop
2. Copy the downloaded zip files to the root of your device’s SD card
3. Remove your phone’s connection from your computer or laptop by disconnecting your cable
4. Shut down your Galaxy Nexus
5. Open Bootloader Mode by simultaneously pressing and holding the power and volume down buttons until a text appears on the screen.
6. Select ‘Recovery’ in Bootloader Mode

 

For CyanogenMod Recovery Users:

1. Through Recovery, back up your phone’s ROM
2. Go to ‘Back-up and Restore’ then click ‘Back-up’
3. Return to the Main Screen as soon as the ROM has been backed up successfully
4. Go to ‘Advance’
5. Click ‘Wipe Dalvik Cache’
6. Choose ‘Wipe Data / Factory Reset’
7. Go to ‘Install zip from SD card’ and wait for the pop up window to appear
8. Go to ‘Options’ and click ‘Choose zip from SD card’
9. Look for the zip file ‘FML-AOSP-5.0’ and allow the installation to continue
10. Return and flash the zip file for Google Apps
11. Select ‘Go Back’ as soon as the installation has been completed.
12. Restart your device by clicking ‘Reboot Now’

 

For TWRP Users:

1. Click ‘Back-Up’
2. Choose ‘System and Data’, then swipe the confirmation slider
3. Go to mount and unmount the System
4. Press the Wipe Button and click ‘Cache, System, Data’ then swipe the confirmation slider
5. Return to the main menu and click ‘Install’
6. Look for the zip files ‘FML-AOSP-5.0’ and ‘Gapps’, then swipe the confirmation slider to start the installation
7. Press ‘Reboot Now’ to restart your device

 

In case of Signature Verification Error, here’s how you can solve it:

1. Open your Recovery
2. Go to ‘Install zip from SD card’
3. Go to ‘Toggle Signature Verification’. Click the power button to check if it is enabled or disabled. Make sure that it is disabled.
4. Install the zip

 

That’s it! If you have additional questions regarding the installation process, do not hesitate to ask through the comments section. Note that you must let your Samsung Galaxy Nexus to rest for at least five minutes before you try out the features.

 

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