[Nexus 5 General] FirstEver:
[IMG="FirstEver Android 8.1 for Nexus 5"]https://i.imgur.com/AiY8Hhm.jpg[/IMG]

FirstEver Android 8.1 for Nexus 5 (10-01-2018)

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This is my new project dedicated to all Nexus 5 users!

It is based on unofficial Unlegacy Android Project 8.1 Beta.

I’m not a great programmer, but I know how to achieve my goals.

The goal is to reproduce the Google Pixel 2 system.

This ROM contains some useful tools that can be easily uninstalled.

Before we start:

Please ignore all posts from #1 to #93 because they concern an earlier unfinished Android 8.0 Project.

From now on, the first post is #94. If the moderator can clear this thread, I would be very grateful.

What does UBR stand for?

The letters UBR stand for Update By Recovery.

This is a very non conventional way of flashing - a bit crazy/extreme like me :silly:

This backup does not contain the EFS partition which holds your personal IMEI number,

that's why you can use it on any Nexus 5 phone!

Why you should install this ROM?

+ Really easy flash by swiping only one button in TWRP!

+ Quick Installation (it usually takes 3 minutes)

+ It works instantly after reboot

+ If the phone is not damaged it will always work

+ It looks like Google Pixel 2 from the box (in 99%)

+ It has extra functions that can be uninstalled (Magisk etc)

– It has a 4 times larger installation file than standard flashable ROM

– Other applications from your Google account will need to be installed manually​

What's under the hood?

Super Smooth Android 8.1 based on AOSP

Flash Friendly File System (F2FS)

Google Apps 8.1 Installed

[*]Magisk 15.2 Installed

SafetyNet Check Passed

WakeBlock Installed

Google Lens

Google Adaptive Icons

Unlimited Google Drive storage (before 16 Jan 2021)*

True Stereo Sound (Left/Right channel)

Google Pixel 2 Live Wallpapers**

Rounded Screen Corner ;)

Boot time only 20 sec (Power Button to Home Screen)

* Free for Pixel devices - Google can block it in the future.

** Some live wallpapers from Pixel 2 won't work.

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The size of the project is 1.31GB - why it is so BIG?

This contains: ROM (298 MB) + OpenGApps Nano (141 MB) + Other Modules/Mods+ Other Google apps.

After installation you can remove all unwanted apps including Magisk (Unroot).

Please

DO NOT

uninstall Google Gboard App, unless you have other keyboard app installed !!!

In case you need only ROM (298 MB), please visit this thread Unlegacy Android Project 8.1 Beta.

Here's a list of pre-installed apps:

System apps

Open GApps Nano 20180109

Google apps

Android Messages 2.8.040

Android Pay 1.36.177845727

Chrome Browser 63.0.3239.111

Find My Device 2.1.005

Gboard 6.8.8.178714143

Gmail 7.12.17.180216423

Google Allo 25.0.023_RC04

Google App 7.18.46.21

Google Calculator 7.4.1-4452929

Google Calendar 5.8.9-179025103

Google Camera 5.1.0.11.170395186

Google Clock 5.2-4471843

Google Contacts 2.4.4.178663410

Google Docs 1.7.502.01

Google Drive 2.7.462.09.30

Google Duo 25.0.179835608.DR25.0_RC16

Google File Go 1.0.178175053

Google Fit 1.76.03-130

Google Keep 4.0.501.04.30

Google Maps 9.69.1

Google Phone 15.0.179075669

Google Photos 3.11.0.178912478

Google Play Games 5.4.39

Google Play Music 8.6.6626-1.Z

Google Play Store 8.6.22

Google Wallpapers 1.3.169416333

Pixel Launcher 8.1.0-4429924

Pixel Wallpapers 2017 8.1.0-27

YouTube 12.49.55

Other apps

AdAway Build 3.2-60

BusyBox 1.27.2

Files App 8.1.0

Magisk Manager 5.5.3

Pixel+Theme 8.0

QR Barcode Scanner 1.1.0/L

Rounded Corner v1.18

Stock+Theme 8/0

Trimmer (fstrim) 1.34

WakeBlock 0.2.0

WallpapersUsTwo 7.0+

[IMG="Pixel 2 Experience"]https://i.imgur.com/NzgjvD2.jpg[/IMG]

What works:

Almost everything.

What doesn't work:

If you encrypt phone, you may not be able to unlock it!

Trusted face (inside Smart Lock)

Fast (Quick) Charging

Things to improve:

Add Pixel Navbar

WakeBlock (wait for the new version)

Requirements:

All you need is Google Nexus 5 16/32GB smartphone with TWRP 3.2.1-1 (Team Win Recovery Project) installed.

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[IMG="LOL"]https://i.imgur.com/lMVtvKz.jpg[/IMG]

THANK YOU FOR USING THIS ROM!​

Now I have to finish this project: DO NOT CLICK HERE!​