What operating systems are compatible with the Nexus 5? - Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi, what operating systems are compatible with the Nexus 5?
I'm interested in trying them all.

535iu said:
Hi, what operating systems are compatible with the Nexus 5?
I'm interested in trying them all.
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4.4, 5.1, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0 and pie

Mangeudinis said:
4.4, 5.1, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0 and pie
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Hello mate. I mean other operating systems, not Android versions.

535iu said:
Hello mate. I mean other operating systems, not Android versions.
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Sailfish OS (I have made Aliendalvik work on older version, latest CM13 base is a problem to run android apps, on older version 95% android apps work. On nexus 4 ALL 100% android apps work on sailfish OS with older CM11 base 2.0.5.6 version of sailfish. I have those packages if you'll need them), Ubuntu touch, Postmarket OS (Looks great uses much newer kernel version, but is unusable as daily driver and as phone at all), LuneOS, Firefox OS (This is dead for some years now)

matusala said:
Sailfish OS (I have made Aliendalvik work on older version, latest CM13 base is a problem to run android apps, on older version 95% android apps work. On nexus 4 ALL 100% android apps work on sailfish OS with older CM11 base 2.0.5.6 version of sailfish. I have those packages if you'll need them), Ubuntu touch, Postmarket OS (Looks great uses much newer kernel version, but is unusable as daily driver and as phone at all), LuneOS, Firefox OS (This is dead for some years now)
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will you please share cm, sailfish file where android apps work on nexus 5.
Thank you

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[Completed] Choosing between firmwares

I have Wileyfox Swift and its latest official firmware is Cyanogen OS 13.1.2 (6.0.1) and it's arm64.
This smartphone has clone, which is General Mobile 4G. The hardware is absolutely the same. Not so long time ago it updated to Android 7.0, but this firmware is just arm.
The question is - is it worth it to flash newest Android if my phone has arm64 processor?
aacprime said:
I have Wileyfox Swift and its latest official firmware is Cyanogen OS 13.1.2 (6.0.1) and it's arm64.
This smartphone has clone, which is General Mobile 4G. The hardware is absolutely the same. Not so long time ago it updated to Android 7.0, but this firmware is just arm.
The question is - is it worth it to flash newest Android if my phone has arm64 processor?
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Hello,
We would not recommend flashing other device firmware into yours. It may lead to unknown consequences.
-Vatsal

Installing custom ROMs on phones with older android version

Hey! My Huawei Y5 II is operating using Android 5.1. Is it possible to install, say, LineageOS or one of the newest Cyanogen mods on it (based off 6-7 version android)?
Too10 said:
Hey! My Huawei Y5 II is operating using Android 5.1. Is it possible to install, say, LineageOS or one of the newest Cyanogen mods on it (based off 6-7 version android)?
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Yes. If it made for your android then you can update.
Ashwinrg said:
Yes. If it made for your android then you can update.
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What do you exactly mean? Both LineageOS and Cyanogen 13&14 are made basing on higher android versions than 5.1. My device isn't officialy in the supported devices lists either.

Fastest android version

Based on your personal experience, what is the fastest android version for this tablet?
4.4.4, 6, 7 or other?
franave said:
Based on your personal experience, what is the fastest android version for this tablet?
4.4.4, 6, 7 or other?
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try, LineageOS 13 (Android 6.0.1)
https://download.lineageos.org/espressowifi (Wifi only)
https://download.lineageos.org/espresso3g (if your tablet uses a sim card and has a phone app, use this link)
Also try Slimkat (4.4.4) by Andi
...and may be useful (to have much speed) flashing a modded kernel?
Thanks in advance
franave said:
...and may be useful (to have much speed) flashing a modded kernel?
Thanks in advance
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The only working kernel is Andi's Anykernel but it does not support overclock so you will not have any difference in speed.
I had the last CM13 build on my Tab 2 (7") and it worked perfectly nice and smoothly. LineageOS 14.1 was terribly slow, barely usable in my opinion. Besides, it uses up much more of the internal storage than CM 13. Then I flashed LineageOS 13 and it works as nicely as CM13. So, unless one really needs any of the Android 7.1 features, I would recommend LOS 13 to Tab 2 users. (Android 4.4.4 I didn't try.)
franave said:
Based on your personal experience, what is the fastest android version for this tablet?
4.4.4, 6, 7 or other?
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In my experience. KitKat ROMs are best for overall usage

Running Newer Android Apps on lower version of Android?

Hey, all so just for some context I have on me a Samsung Tab 4 - SM-T230NU
That I been trying to find a ROM for so that I can upgrade the Android OS on it.
Unfortunately, I am finding that is a no go, there are no ROMs at least that I can find for it that newer then Kitkat
So now I am asking
Is it possible on a rooted Android Device to run apps strictly made for newer versions of Android?
Thank you for your time

Condeco V2 - Android

Hello.
I am trying to install android on a Condeco V2 tablet. Does anyone know how to do this?
Thanks in advance.
Device runs WinCE 7 OS, has probably a 32-bit SoC: modern Android OS versions require 64-bit SoC.
jwoegerbauer said:
Device runs WinCE 7 OS, has probably a 32-bit SoC: modern Android OS versions require 64-bit SoC.
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It is not WinCE 7, but it is android. Yes there are two versions of Windows and Android. I have one with android. The problem is that when I turn it on it immediately starts the base program and I want to have the usual android.
What is meant with base program ?

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