Based onAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow, XOSP custom ROM is a new addition to anincreasing list of popular Marshmallow customROMs. The firmware brings you all the official Marshmallow features and some more features from Sony's latest flagship smartphone Xperia Z5. XOSP is an Xperia Open Source Project, which means you will be able to experience all the latest features and exclusive apps like Music, Album and the user favorite Camera app 2.0 on your non-Xperia devices.

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Bringing Xperia themes and smooth and fast experience, you can now flash this beautiful and feature-rich Marshmallow custom ROM on your Nexus 5. But, before going ahead, don't forget to check out the super long list of features!

XOSP Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow features:

Based on CyanogenMod 13.0Removed many unnecessary apps and stuff as well as CM onesStock KernelSnap CameraViPER Audio EngineTheme ChooserXperia based BootanimationXperia Z5soundsXperia Z5Custom WallpapersROM provided with a white Indigo ThemeStock Browser is custom themedStatus bar logoNavigation Bar ON/OFFNavBar dimensionsSlimDimHW Keys ON/OFFSlimSeek BarStatus bar Network Traffic indicatorRAM Bar in recents optionsToast AnimationsLong Press back to kill in Development SettingsAbility to hide the Super SU status bar iconDashboard ColumnsDashboard double lines toggleDouble Tap to sleep anywhere on the lockscreenXperia AppsXperiaZ5HomeClockWidgetWalkmanAlbumPhotoEditorCalendarXperia KeyboardClock AppSketchVideoWeather AppWeather WidgetSmart ConnectAudio Recorder

You can learn more about this Nexus 5 Marshmallow custom ROM at thisXDA threadwhere you willfind all the new updates and fixes to any bugs or issues you may face.

Prerequisites to flash XOSP Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow custom ROM on Nexus 5

Downloadand install USB drivers forLGNexus 5in your computer.Enable USB debugging option by pressingMenu>Settings>Applications. Navigateand tap onDeveloper Optionsto ensure thatUSB Debuggingis enabled.YourNexus 5 should be rooted.Make sure that ClockworkMod recovery is installed.Ensure that your Nexus 5carries more than 70% of charge.

XOSPAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow custom ROM for Nexus 5

Required files: DownloadXOSPAndroid 6.0.1Marshmallow custom ROMon your computer. Also, download GApps package fromhere.

Connect your LG Nexus 5to your PC using USB cable and copy the downloaded files to the SD card of yourdevice.Disconnect your Nexus 5and power it off.Now boot it into recovery mode: press and holdVolume Up, Homeand thePowerbuttons simultaneously. UseVolumekeys to highlight andPowerbutton to select.Data wipe operations: go towipe data/factory resetand confirm the operation. Alsowipe cache partitionand finally go forwipe dalvik cachetoclean it up too.Now, selectinstall zip from sdcardand thenchoose zip from Sdcard. Locatethe XOSPAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallowfile and confirm its installation.When the ROM installation completes successfully, repeat the above step for installing the GApps package.Once done, go back to main recovery menu and selectreboot system now.

First boot takes a little while so please don't get alarmed. Enjoyall the new features and customization choices of this new Nexus 5 ROM.