Nexus 5 doesn't get theofficial Android 7.0 Nougatupdate, but we keep bringing you some of the stable custom ROM choices. Another addition to the list, NitrogenOS Android 7 custom ROM for Nexus 5 promises stability along with all of those popular Nougat features. Follow this guide to flash NitrogenOS Android 7.0 custom ROM on LG Nexus 5.

Prerequisites to flashNitrogenOSAndroid 7 custom ROM on LG Nexus 5

Downloadand installUSB driversfor Nexus 5 in your computer.Enable USB debugging option by pressingMenu>Settings>Applications. Navigateand tap onDeveloper Optionsto ensure thatUSB Debuggingis enabled.YourNexus 5 should berooted:follow thisguide to root Nexus 5 and install custom recovery.Make sure that TWRP or CWM is installed.Ensure that your Nexus 5 carries more than 70% of charge.

How to update Nexus 5 to NitrogenOS Android 7 custom ROM

Required files:DownloadNitrogenOSforNexus5on your computer.

Connect your Nexus 5 to your PC using USB cable and copy the downloaded files to the SD card of yourdevice.Disconnect your Nexus 5 and power it off.Nowbootitintothe recovery mode: press and holdVolume Up, Homeand thePowerbuttons simultaneously. UseVolumekeys to highlight andPowerbutton to select.In theTWRP/CWM settings menu, clear phone memory: go toWipe>Factory Reset.Return to TWRP settings and tapInstalland locate the NitrogenOSfirmware zip file from the phone memory.In the menu, confirm the installation process by tappingSwipe to Confirm Flash.Your phone will now install the Android 7.0 Nougat custom ROM.When you receive theSuccessfulmessage, you can restart your device.

First boot takes a little while so please don't get alarmed. Enjoy the all new features that Android 7.0 Nougatbrings to yourNexus 5and don't forget to share your experience with us.

Note:If you get stuck in abootloop,go to TWRP main menu and clearWipe cache/dalvik.