About Project:
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 also contains some useful tools.
Features:
- One-click Upgrade Process
- Super Smooth Android 8.1
- Based on AOSP 8.1
- Flash Friendly File System (F2FS)
- Google Pixel 2 Experience
- Unlimited Google Drive storage
- Google Lens and Adaptive Icons
- Magisk Manager 16.3 (ROOT)
- True Stereo Sound Mod
- Rounded Screen Corner
Latest Version:
First Ever Android 8.1 26-03-2018
for Google Nexus 5 Hammerhead
What works
- Almost everything
What doesn't work
- Bluetooth HFP speaker (mono/SCO) output is garbled?
- Trusted face (inside Smart Lock)
- Fast (Quick) Charging
- WakeBlock (wait for the update)
Things to improve
- Xposed Framework (with Pixel NavBar module) break the SafetyNet. If you want to use apps that require the SafetyNet be passed, disable or uninstall Xposed (the navigation bar will return to the AOSP version).
Change Log:
Changes to the previous version
Critical
- Android security patch level 5 march 2018
- Call speaker volume fix?
Updates
- Updated Pixel 2 Launcher
- Updating Magisk to version 16.3
- Google Camera (NX)
- Updating Google GApps 8.1 to version 20180326
- Some apps are newer than in the Play Store
Other
- It does pass the SafetyNet check
- Xposed Framework disabled
Disclaimer
This Guide is only for Google Nexus 5 (Hammerhead) D820/D821 16/32GB devices!
I am not responsible for any damage caused to your phone.
You are installing a custom ROM at your own risk.
Make sure to take a complete backup of your data before starting up the processes.
Make sure you follow all the instructions carefully, without skipping any steps!
Step-by-step Installation Guide: PDF File
Step 1 - Before you start
Step 2 - Downloads
If you do not have a TWRP Recovery v3.2.1-1 installed on your Nexus 5, please download all files. Otherwise, you can download only First Ever Android 8.1 for N5 file and go to Step 5.
- Download WinRAR v5.50 – Link (2.1MB)
- Download 15 seconds ADB Installer v1.4.3 – Link / Mirror (9.18MB)
- Download TWRP Recovery for Hammerhead v3.2.1-1 – Link / Mirror (13.1MB)
- Download First Ever Android 8.1 for Nexus 5 – 26-03-2018 – Download (1.36GB)
Step 3 - Enable USB debugging
If you can’t see the ‘Developer Options‘ in the ‘Settings‘ menu, please follow this steps:
- Launch the ‘Settings‘ app from the app drawer or the notifications shade.
- Swipe all the way down and tap on ‘About phone.’
- Scroll down in this menu as well and you should see an option called ‘Build number.’
- Constantly tap on this option till you see a message: ‘You are now a developer.’
- Go back to ‘Settings‘ and try to enable ‘USB debugging‘ again.
Step 4 - Install TWRP Recovery via ADB
- Install 15 seconds ADB Installer v1.4.3 on your PC – Instructions
- Copy your TWRP Recovery twrp-3.2.1-1-hammerhead.img file to C:\TWRP folder.
- Open a CMD window and type: cd c:\TWRP\
- Connect your Nexus 5 device to the PC.
- Type the following into CMD window: adb reboot bootloader
- If your asks for permission to “Allow USB debugging”, tap OK.
- Your device will boot into bootloader mode.
- Type this into the CMD: fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.2.1-1-hammerhead.img
- Now the TWRP Recovery will be installing on your Nexus 5 device.
- Type this final command into the CMD to reboot your device: fastboot reboot
Step 5 - Current ROM Backup
Step 6 - Installation
Download First Ever Android 8.1 dla Nexus 5 (Hammerhead) – Version: 26-03-2018 – Size: 1.36 GB
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is UBR and why did you use a RAR archive, not ZIP?
I will soon translate this page into English, but now you can use Google Translate: https://goo.gl/F3EJgM
Where can I copy the unpacked UBR folder?
I will soon translate this page into English, but now you can use Google Translate: https://goo.gl/F3EJgM
Why does the TWRP Recovery not see UBR?
I will soon translate this page into English, but now you can use Google Translate: https://goo.gl/F3EJgM
Why do I get an error when installing UBR in TWRP Recovery?
I will soon translate this page into English, but now you can use Google Translate: https://goo.gl/F3EJgM
Will I lose all my files after upgrading to Android 8.1?
I will soon translate this page into English, but now you can use Google Translate: https://goo.gl/F3EJgM
Can I restore my previous system?
I will soon translate this page into English, but now you can use Google Translate: https://goo.gl/F3EJgM
Instead of Stereo sound I prefer Mono, how can I change it?
I will soon translate this page into English, but now you can use Google Translate: https://goo.gl/F3EJgM
It seems that the phone is too quiet, how can I increase the volume?
I will soon translate this page into English, but now you can use Google Translate: https://goo.gl/F3EJgM
The battery discharges very quickly, is it normal?
I will soon translate this page into English, but now you can use Google Translate: https://goo.gl/F3EJgM
Why does my phone display an incorrect time?
I will soon translate this page into English, but now you can use Google Translate: https://goo.gl/F3EJgM
Why does my phone not pass the SafetyNet check?
I will soon translate this page into English, but now you can use Google Translate: https://goo.gl/F3EJgM
Can I change the Bootloader Logo?
I will soon translate this page into English, but now you can use Google Translate: https://goo.gl/F3EJgM
Is it possible to update UBR and keep apps and settings?
I will soon translate this page into English, but now you can use Google Translate: https://goo.gl/F3EJgM
Can I upgrade the official Android 6.0.1 OTA?
I will soon translate this page into English, but now you can use Google Translate: https://goo.gl/F3EJgM
Summary
The project was created to prolong the life of the Nexus 5 smartphone. Over 4-year-old flagship from Google is still a very efficient device and allows you to launch the latest games from 2018 years. After upgrading to Android 8.1, Nexus 5 is one of the more interesting phone on the aftermarket, and in the price range from £90 for a 16GB model is unmatched among other devices.
Completing this project and building a site absorbed a lot of my time. I plan to share updates on a regular basis until August 2019, then Google will end support for ARM apps and force the transition to ARM64, which Nexus 5 doesn’t support. In this way, after almost 6 years on the market, the Nexus 5 will go into well-deserved retirement.
Support
Support this project by sending a donation to the PayPal account below – thank you!
“The First Ever Android ROM gets the crown for the best custom ROM for the Nexus 5 so far in 2018.” – KDCloudy
Please read the FAQ section before you ask a question in the comments below.
Repeated questions will be deleted!
Hello everyone!
First Ever Android 8.1 for Nexus 5 is ready and available!
I’m working on user guide in English, but now you can use Google Translate link.
I hope you like it!
Marcin
Hi sir it’s a very good ROM but it has some issues the first and for most issue is if we start loading other app it slow down and the second one is Bluetooth issue if u connect Bluetooth headset it starts to miss behave in short words it starts connect and disconnect automatically and call we take for Bluetooth headset is not clear at all one more thing I found in this ROM is battery drains very fast it can last only 2 hours if we use continuesly and the last issue I found in this rom is if we take call from this rom we can’t hear the person voice clearly or in other words it very low voice other than this it’s a very better ROM and if u address this problems it would be a great rom Nexus 5 😊😊😊😊😊😊
Where is the sownload link?
Where’s the download link?
First I like the project, but still a lot of problems. Send me a mail
wifi won’t turn on
???
What is your TWRP Recovery version?
TWRP3.0.2-0,I can not turn the wifi on，too！
Did you even read the description?
The latest TWRP Recovery version is 3.2.1-1 and it is required !!!
All new comments about “not working WiFi” will be removed!
Thank you it all worked very well. Instructions were clear and easy to follow. I love the new UI on my old Nexus 5.
I installed this rom last week, and it was very slow performance. Overall very sluggish and unstable experience. Lock screen wallpaper did not work. Any idea why? I have a Nexus 5 D821 32GB Phone (red model)
Hi, you have to wait a few minutes after the first installation, after that time it will run smoothly.
Black lock screen is normal – you can change the wallpaper to other and choose to both (if you want to have the same wallpaper on lock screen).
Hi! Can you please unlock the XDA thread? Thanks 👍
I sent a message to XDA Moderator.
Why has the XDA thread been blocked again? 🙁
No, it is not blocked – I am waiting until they remove the old thread.
I can’t find the link sir
You can download it directly from First Ever or mirrors: Mega, Google Drive, OneDrive, Magnet & Torrent.
Thanks!
Thanks you. Fantastik work!
what does it mean by efs partition not present hence can be usd on any nexus 5.Could you please elaborate?
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! Never use your own EFS partition for restoring other phone because it will damage IMEI on this phone!
Invalid file format show in twrp
Are you using the latest TWRP v3.2.1-1 ?
followed all the instructions in the step-by-step guide.
Under Step5, while doing the below:
“Click the Restore button
Select First Ever Android 8.1 for Nexus 5 – 10-01-2018”
I am not seeing the folder I copied.
File uploaded here is not working ‘can not open’ now trying mega link.
What app are you guys using to extract it, 7zip not extracting it, downloaded twice, once from firstever.eu and then mega, same result.
Please use the latest WinRAR!
OK, got it working using WinRAR, actually I’m using 7zip for long and it always works, so never used any other archive manager, but this one cannot be extracted with 7zip, thanks FirstEver 🙂
Sir Does That Means that Our IMEI Number File Would Be Safe and We Wouldn’t Face Any Issues After ROM Installation ???? Awesomest Work by you Sir By The Way .
It says that the archieve is either in unknwown format or damaged
Used WinRar and it worked like a charm.
Installed Oreo on Nexus 5 successfully.
Excellent work.. Thank You.
Can I just wipe the phone in the recovery and then just flash the whole zip file as a normal rom?
Yes
Please give me proper solution as always show invalid file format in twrp 3.2.1.1 even extract zip using latest winrar
Thank you
Will it cause any issues with the phone? So you mean I can freely just install it like a normal rom?
Is there a YouTube video for the ROM review ??
I am working on it! 🙂
I am facing problem to sign in as it stuck to checking info…what to do
hey FirstEver, fist thanks so much for your great job to bring Android 8.1 for our Nexus 5. But i want ask you stupid question, how to install this rom? download file type .rar , how to change to .zip because .rar file not detected on TWRP. thanks for answer
Sir, i really love your works. i have already use it on my nexus 5 and its work. but can you put Allow Peek notification settings, because heads up notification of some apps really annoys me.
man, after 30 minutes trying, finally i successful install your rom! GREAT JOB ^_^
Sir the rom is awesome no doubt about it but sir the notification light is not working
Why has the XDA thread been locked?
How to turn off the stereo
时间不能同步
While restoring Getting error :255 in twrp 3.2.1.1
battery drains fastly 🙁
thanks for the awesome rom..just to know, there are some phone numbers from UK in the recent calls..
Does the phone name change to Google Pixel 2 in this ROM?
Would like to know this as well…
yes i also use TWRp version 3.2.1-1 , same error on my device ???? why
The new ROM (15/01/2018) will be released today! 😀
Where to download the new version?
While installing Zip file by Twrm 3.2.1.1 say error. Invalid file format! ..
Plz anyone guide to us.. what will be do.
I m try many time issue still not solve..
Sorry for my English..
Hii guys.. i m tried to install this rom many times but every time i face the error of TWRP. invalid Zip File Format!!!
I m using TWRP v3.2.1.1
Please anyone help me for this error
Good job, but the file is in rar which cant be recognised on twrp so can u explain more about that point ?
Great, new release, waiting for it. Please also share change log.
@Hussein Gbr, you need to be on latest TWRP, then copy ‘First Ever Android 8.1 for Nexus 5 – 10-01-2018’ folder to TWRP/BACKUPS/16 digit phone id/ *this 16 digit alpha numeric phone id is important part.
unfortunately i cant update my twrp to latest version. i tried too much using the official twrp then i installed the latest twrp image for nexus 5 but still not working for me ?????
Cant install this ROM, Whenever I click on restore < FE-Android-8.1-N5-10-01-2018 < Swipe to restore, I get the Error no partition is selected :/
Hii guys thanks for amazing rom finally i m done it,
One issue for this rom is only navigation bar.so please ad to next update with pixel nav bar
Please improve Nav bar like pixel animated nav bar or quick app settings ( LOS Dark rom ) otherwise Rom is awesome.. fantastic..
Cool, will you provide a changelog?
Yes, I will provide a Change Log! 🙂
Can’t wait!
Hello, I’m using the first version (10-01-2018), and I’ve done a beckup with twrp to get it ready for any problem. Now I downloaded the new FirstEver, I’m going to copy it to the TWRP folder of TWRP but in the phase of “Restoring” I find only my Beckup, not the FirstEver … I’m sorry I’m using Google translator!
Please download the latest version 15-01-2018.
wifi is not working and google account adding issue….
I get an error that “no partition is selected for restore” after i swipe to select “FirstEver Android 8.1”
Please select all partitions from my UBR.
Hey Marcin!
I managed to rectify my problem and tried out the ROM! Its damn amazing! Thanks for such an excellent opportunity 🙂 Also, just a few things I found out –
– Xposed Framework (SDK 27 isn’t working)
– Viper4Android is working (after a bit of tweaking with the audio files)
– Substratum should have been in this ROM by default, however i still downloaded and tried it out, its working fine with most of the themes!
– Battery Consumption is an issue, battery seems to drain a bit fast in this ROM although its still bearable
– Nice job cloning the google pixel! Now I can also store infinitely many photos (HI -res) on my G Drive!
– O.S Boot time is fast however it sometimes lags for a few minutes post boot…
I hope that this project continues! Looking forward to more updates 🙂
ROM runs well and boot time is very fast but battery life is poor, it’s draining MUCH faster than what I was using previously (AOSP Nougat). Android System and Kernel are the two biggest battery consumers in GSam by a large margin, it would be good to see this addressed.
I can’t tell about battery life, but the whole GUI is a bit laggy (compared to liquid remix).
Am I the only one?
wifi bug not working google account not adding issue ….
I have two Nexus 5 phones and I had no problems with WiFI and Google account.
ohk let me install again thkz and i more thing VoLTE is working or not in nexus 5?
Did reinstallation work for you?
I have the same issue. Even though I haven’t ever had problems with Wi-Fi before
May it be because of certificates?
The issue was because of an old version of TWRP. Sorry for my fault )
Same problem…wifi not working and cannot add Google account
I am too having same issue with wifi and adding google account. I also feel battery drain is much faster and I think it slightly heats up the phone and hence faster drain
Thanks for your hard work, im running android 8.1 in my device, works fine from first boot.
Gracias.
I see that the xda thread is closed. Is this not developed anymore ?
This project is still active! 🙂
I need to update the download links on the XDA – that’s all.
How to install first ever rom without re-install app agian.
I’m working on a solution…
VoLTE is working or not in nexus 5?
There is a bug，after rebooting, system time will be reset to year 1970 and I have to set the time every time.
I mean the time can’t sync network time.
I found a solution to this problem on XDA.
The solution make the original time closer, but still not help. You can the find the issue by doing: set the time to your local time, reboot and check the time. The time will be back to the original time but not your local time, so you will need to set the time every time after rebooting.
I also faced the same issue but I kept the date/time to sync with my network date/time. With this option enabled, allow 1-2 minutes for your mobile to sync the date/time. This works perfect. No need of the XDA solution.
TWRP Data Fix:
1. Download TWRP-Time-Fix.rar – extract and copy ats_1 & ats_2 files to your phone.
2. Install FX Explorer (activate ROOT module) or other ROOT file manager app.
3. Copy ats_1 & ats_2 files to: /DATA/system/time/
4. Restart your phone – done!
how to activate VoLTE ?
I tried your method, My time is 17:43, 20th January, 2018. After reboot the time is 3:40, 3rd March, 2018. Seems only the year work.
unfortunately i Still cant install it, i will waiting for the you-tube video and the PDF file for more clarification
Hey man, just unzip with the win rar is given in download section, copy the first ever… blal bla bla folder to your phone\TWRP\BACKUP\{YOUR PHONES ID} and paste the folder here…now boot to the twrp 3.2.1.1 (only this version can install it) go to restore and select firsteverblablabla folder and restore it…for me it says “this rom is f2fs change file system to boot” but dont care about it, when done simply reboot your phone and good to go 😀 !
but first make a backup with twrp 3.2.1.1 in your phone, this option is first, and now you can remplace this files, with firstever extracted files, only files not folder.
pc unrar/folder/files
phone twrp/backup/folder-firstbackup-name/replace-files
Great, but hotspot not running.
Thanks Marcos but still not able to update to twrp latest version and root checker says my phone is not rooted properly despite I using lots of ROM all the time
Guys, I did it but there is less than 2GB free on my 16Gb hammerhead unfortunately but so far its amazing rom, Thanks Marcos and thanks Firstever Developer
hi plz someone help me sound is too slow why and how can i fix plz
Hii first ever. One more issue. On this rom. I don’t know someone feel this issue. But i feel it. Issue is Sound incoming call sound is very poor. I try with phone speaker and also use headphones.. both of same issue incoming call voice quality is very poor… So please resolve
Sound quality is not good I agree with that even the speaker is too low need some updates bro.
plz resolve sound in call and in speaker
Hii first ever…
This rom is awesome full on feature like pixel phone..
I glad to use nexus 5, last 4 year. I m use atleast every rom.
Then this rom is absolutely fantastic..
Some issue in this Rom.
1. Navigation Bar.
2. Battery Drain very Fastly
3. Speaker sound is too low for incoming calls.
4. Some tiles missing in quick setting bar.
5. If possible to add personalization option in setting.
6. Please anable delta uodate with option in system update..
Please fixed it for next update..
This is only my opinion..
Hello FirstEver….. First of all, Thanks for such a wonderful work… I just took the latest build.. Its awesome.. It has few bugs(may be more… I found these as of now)….. In-call volume is very low which which is like basic feature……. LED Notification light is not working……. One of the OREO’s new feature Picture In Picture (PIP) mode is also not working. I tried with Youtube and Chrome……
And one more thing, I was kind of curious, when u release next build, are we going to get update an or just like what we did now or again clean flash (like setting the device from scratch)….?
Hi! First of all, thanks for the great work! i only have one question, why the sound in-call is so low, i barely hear.
Sir file is not available why ???
can’t download any more!!
Download the latest version (21-01-2018) from Page in Polish (use Google Translator)!
where the link to download the new version?
Is the time after reboot issue sovled??
what is the new updates in the last version we need to start over i mean download the whole thing
I use the translator!
sorry.
Too bad that at every update you have to reinstall all the app and various settings … you could not leave the DATA partition unchanged?
Hello! I’ve read your xda post and I have to admit that I really like it and I would like to flash it, but when I press download link it says that there was no file found. I’m woundernig if someone could help me with this.
thank you.
How you changed the first screen (when turning on device) to a white one? I have the black one with an old logo on it =(
Hi FirstEver,
I saw your thread on XDA that is now closed, but I followed over to here, and just installed your ROM. Nice work! I haven’t explored everything, but the install went perfectly. Love the look and feel. Thanks for sharing, and extending the life of my Nexus 5.
The rom is very good. Excellent work boss! try to include Camera NX (Google camera mod) 7.3 in the rom. And make all the additional settings and apps as system included, as we can gett all the feature event after a factory reset!
Cool ROM but ElementalX Kernel doesn’t work with it =(
Write at least one ROM that is compatible with ElementalX 9.01 – I did not find it.
Hi Marcin. Thank you very much for the ROM. It’s just great. I have successfully installed it but there are few bugs. My wifi, data n hotspot are not working. Kindly do the needful.
Hey Marcin, Just Volume rocker wake, Bluetooth in-call audio fix needs to be added to this and I am hooked on this Rom.😄
#Nexus5Forever
I installed this rom and its look great but wifi dont work and searchbar in settings is ugly. Im from poland so you can reaply in polish ;D
baterry icon is not stock like in pixel or any other rom and im not able to sign in to google account so its not usable rom right now
Sorry baterry and searchbar are stock just like in pixel so please repair network issues and rom will be the best
and please try to set circle icon shape to default oposite to scuare. there are no way to set circle icon shape
What is your Bootloader and Baseband version (check Fastboot Mode) – is it HHZ20h and M8974A-2.0.50.2.30?
I have two Nexus 5 phones – D821(H) 32GB and D821(EJ) 16GB and on both WiFi works.
I have d821(E) and bootloader and baseband are the same ;/ i tryed downloading from another site and the same problem
Maybe this is becouse i dont have a latest twrp?
yea, i have now latest twrp and wifi start working. Great rom. it have home button bug and its not really super smooth but this is to work. Please change system icon shape to circles please
To change the icon shape, go to:
1. Settings
2. Apps & notifications
3. See all apps
4. Find and open Pixel Launcher
5. Press the Gear Icon
6. Change icon shape
why download link is only in polish version of this site?
Because I am a very busy man, I will try to translate it today 🙂
hi, i installed Version: 21-01-2018.thanks for your work.my issues is whith time and google allo and dou.
i cant login to dou and allo.I uninstall both of app and reinstall again,reboot phone,but not success.
i sync my time and time zone but after reboot,my time is not correct till i change one of time setting button.
I now how to chcange icon shape but this is only in launcher and if you change icons to defoult they are square and its no way to set it to circles icons like in pixel phone. in system settings the icons are ugly squares :/ i hope you understand now. Really great rom
Pls let us know the fix for IN CALL VOLUME is given
To fix this problem we have to wait for new custom Kernel.
can i only flash the system???
You can try to flash the system partition on my previous version (but not other ROM).
Thanks a lot for this Rom firstever! I love my nexus 5 again!!
Couple of problems that is bugging me
1. Phone calls over Bluetooth doesn’t work
2. Mobile hotspot doesn’t work.
Please let me know if you’ve any thoughts to get around this.
Pls we have a problem in notifications delay and not working in whatsapp and many app ,, please fix notification problem , i try to put app in background active but got the same issue ! , and i got problem lag and booring when record video , please fix these issue in next update , and please we like to donate you and your hard work ! please put paypal donation , we support you and keep forward first ever ! many thanks
wifi not turning on on my nexus 5. :/
WiFi does not work because you did not updated TWRP to version 3.2.1-1!
Update the TWRP Recovery and flash it again.
First ever , WHEN NEXT VERSION RELEASED ??? i have bug in recording video , it has some unstable picture in video recording ! , please fix this , please tell us when next version released ??
Hey, i would like to request to you please make windows 10 rom for Nexus 5 users as you are great developer to make rom like android 8.1 rom
Thank you
What are changes made in latest build…….? can we get to see the change log ?????
So i used this rom for two days and i terms of look and feel it’s best rom i’ve used. But it have many problems. First baterry life is very bad, performance is bad becouse rom lags a lot and display offs sometimes. i noticed that if brightnes are on minimum, on bright background i see dark streak. i thought it is display problem but on another rom i dont have that. I hope my review is helpfull and i’m waiting for updates ;D
And i miss notification problems. They not sync well
Me too .. i have notification problem and big delay in whatsapp !! Please fix this issue
please we are waiting next update ….soon ??
Hey Man! What about the next update???
first impression, I LOVE IT! Great work First Ever
Now i’m enjoying it while awaiting for next update with further improvement
Can we have notification from you when the next update is release?
why i can’t download anything from play store??????
Please in Next Update Fix These Issues :
1- notification Delay and some app does not get notification at all ! .
2- lag in video recording and it come boring picture and unstable in left side when recording video .
3-low performance when unlock screen or go to app.
4- sound issue in microphone and speaker are too low .
5- Google Two-Step Verification Not Work from this Rom ! , the Notification Not Come at all to approve Two Step Verification from google account ! please fix this issue .
6- many app use notification not work like notification from Kids Control app (GPS Tracking) , its not work at all ! .
Great job! Very easy to install and great rom. Still, battery drains out, even without facebook/instagram. But system partitions appears to be almost full. I intend to remove google assistant (velvet.apk). May I? What else can I remove or move to user partition without problem?
That is true, the system partition is full. You can uninstall some system apps by using System App Remover [ROOT] or read this tutorial to resize your system partition (it can brick your phone)!
How to installation plz information already twrp installation how to install
The new version from February 8, 2018 is available for download!
It is possible to update the UBR from an earlier version – please check the FAQ section soon!
ChangeLog….? where can I get that ??
Hi,
Can you give the guide to update the UBR from an earlier version?
Installation Guide is the same 🙂
Now you can update your UBR from previous version – in TWRP Recovery select the SYSTEM and BOOT partition only!
Sorry sir, is it possible to upgrade to the latest version of the ROM by performing a dirty flash? I would like to upgrade but I would like also to keep all the actual data and configurations…
Upgrade (Dirty Flash): download the latest UBR and in TWRP Recovery choose only System & Boot partitions (do not select Data & Cache).
Thanks a lot, sir!!!👍👍
Hi bro. How to update the new version? Why is it that its not updating from setting system update?
Thanks a lot Marcin.
You saved my Nexus to last for few more years.
I have updated my Nexus5 with your latest UBR within minutes without loosing all my apps and configurations.
Such a nice and smooth Pixel experience on Nexus5 which was not thought without your great work.
Thanks again.
You’re welcome! 🙂
i found a better way to round corners becouse your app is not that good. install substratu plus app “curve”. It works as system overlay and in any aspect of system. No RAM usage and it’s great. Try it Marcin. In my opinion this method is better then your app and if you implement that everyone will have substratum in stock! Super ROM!
Wifi is not working, i am unable to turn the wifi on HELP!!!
What is your TWRP Recovery version?
I am using twrp-3.0.3-0-hammerhead
Installation Step 2: Install TWRP Recovery v3.2.1-1!
perfect done, works great thanks
I am now trying with TWRP latest version.
Excellent update sir…First Ever is becoming more smoother & faster. Thanks for this project !
nice work!!! plz can u port portrait mod for gcamera?
Latest build (8/02/2018) is great. Unfortunately, there’s a huge battery drain (in a night battery often goes down by 20-30% without doing nothing)
Whats new updated and added in Latest build (8/02/2018) ??????????
Hi, I’m clean (format my cache and data to F2FS) installed the latest version and after I uninstalled the xpoosed navigation module and uninstalled xpoosed (reboot) still don’t pass the safety net test. Help me pls!
My phone passes the SafetyNet check, I’m not sure what is the problem.
CtsProfile and BasicIntegrity false…
I used your zip file when I uninstalled xpoosed…pls help me.
Please solve the fast charging issue in the next version
I am trying to flash it but i cant find the file on twrp after i unzip it on my phone ?
Unzip it in the TWRP folder present in ur Home directory
I did but it shows as a folder and no file to flash cant open it
check whether you are using required version of winrar and TWRP….. If not, then make sure you use latest one….
You have to backup first with twrp and then paste the first ever folder inside the backups folders in order to work
I love the ROM v much but the volume is tooooooo low ,can’t hear anything properly and drains a lot of battery, hope u would fix it asap:)
Great job!!
Thank god! I thought it was only me who was facing volume issue
Using latest First Ever Android 8.1 (08-02-18) and TWRP Recovery 3.2.1-1 while i go to flash a zip in recovery mode then my phone doesn’t boot up i’ve returned back to recovery mode to see what’s going on and i saw data and internal storage.
I have no idea what you’re talking about. This is not a standard ROM with flashable zip archive! This is UBR and you have to use Restore option in TWRP.
You probably did not understand what i meant…
I have unrar and restored your latest rom BUT when i have flash viper4android zip file and reboot my phone,rom is missing.
It has something to do with viper4android – they not telling anything about Android 8/8.1 support!
Try opening magisk download..there is a viper4 that will be downloaded and flashed also..
All is working fine in my N5..just missing the picture in picture feature…
Fantastic Room for me..
Pls someone upload for me the camera apk file?
I want to try it other roms…thanks!
You can download it here.
Perfect!! 😎
Google Two-Step Verification Not Work !!!!!!
Google Allo Not work !!!!
PLEASE FIX THESE ISSUE
I’m testing it on my Nexus 5: Google Authenticator and Authy works fine for me. You can use this website to test it.
Google Allo and Duo installed but I can’t get a verification code by text message.
When recording video , the video become unstable and booring and lag from left side of screen ! You see it when you replay the video recording ! Please fix this issue ..
i am getting extractTarFork() ended with error code=255 after reaching 1034mb 0f restoring process..any solution?
just changed my file system from ext4 to f2fs and it worked..btw awesome rom kudos to you!!
Try to unpack the archive on you PC, move it to your phone and flash.
This is important – you have to use the latest TWRP Recovery version!
I’d like to know what to do to have the same battery life as you have. Recently I bought a new original battery and my Nexus is still able to live only about 8-10 hours. Are those 5-6 days on battery in normal use or in idle state?
I got 6 days in idle – I turn on the screen only once a day to check the battery level.
after taking the latest, battery backup is reduced
Something new is coming – First Ever Microsoft for Nexus 5!
It is like Windows Phone – but much better and no Google apps and services!
Coming soon on First Ever!
Thanks a lot sir..we are waiting…and what about windows 10 sir?
And what do you put instead of Google services? I don’t think there’s a good alternative to Google. GApps are so comfortable…
Can u please increase the volume of the speaker it’s very low:(
Can you please add change logs for new releases? What is new with the latest build? Is it possible to retain all my settings and update with yours?
FirstEver , Do you fix the video recording lag problem in left side of screen when try to record video ???? and when play back the recording get problem in left side of screen !!!! Do you fix this issue ???????
PLEASE FIX THIS ISSUE !!
Guys, you won’t gonna believe this. I think this pixel rom also turned our speakers into stereo! There’s a loud sound coming through the earpiece also acting as the left stereo!
I’m using well, thanks.
I compared my another N5(marshmallow) with your Firstever, there are some differences in audio quality. Can you tell me how did you do that? I tried flashing Surround-Mod but it isn’t same.
Thanks for a great, and different, rom
I am having an issue where Whatsapp and email notifications only come when the app is opened so there is a delay in receiving messages and emails. How can I overcome this? I have disabled battery optimization but still no improvement. Any suggestions anybody?
Thanks
me too , i have the same problem , cant fix this !
i cant do google lense with pixel camera its only showing details,share,delete and edit please help me me to find out google lense
To use Google Lens open your photo in Google Photos app.
Any news about Bluetooth stability? It’s randomly turns off (sometimes back on, sometimes not).
It’s a pity, because I’m using mi band + sleep as Android (I have some problems with sleep) and because of Bluetooth problems I losing useful sleeping telemetry.
Can you tell us about the expected lunching of First Ever Microsoft???
Please check my website next week! 🙂
we are stil waiting sir!
Sorry developer ,and thanks for this great ROM,,,, but can I use any custom kernel for fast charging or over clocking.?
hi,
the ROM is cool and great but it has few bugs like the speaker volume and incall volume is low compared to Lineage os that I was using earlier and the nexus 5 phone heats up while working continuously thereby causing battery drain to be drastic.
hope these bugs are fixed in next update so we can switch to this ROM finally. BTW when is the next release?
Youtube notifications dont work ;c and another apps have problem with sync notification
me too whatsapp notification and youtube not work just when i open app !! , i try pass app from battery optimization but not work !! please fix NOTIFICATION PROBLEM IN MANY APP !
First Ever, can you make one click to update rom from setting like DarkRom ???? i think its easy for use to update to new version released by one click !!
you have the link for latest dark rom download?
great rom I would like to know how you do to change the font to this rom, since it is not the default one. could you tell me?
Any estimation when BT headsets will work?
Just installed and got everything running, great Rom. 🙂 So far I’ve been very impressed with the look and feel. I cant tell if the battery drain is because of my poor battery or not but I hope a new battery will fix that. The installation was rather strait forward and I’m really hopeful you can resolve this Bluetooth issue soon. Thanks for the great ROM
The Rom is great and I am loving it. I just have one issue about background apps. Even after granting permissions and turning battery optimization off, I can’t get my apps to stay active. Would you please look into it.
We are waiting for the release of First Ever Microsoft Dev…
I just have one issue about background apps. Even after granting permissions and turning battery optimization off, I can’t get my apps to stay active. Would you please look into it ,,,, please we are waiting next update , when ?????
When is the next update buddy ????
Waiting for some performance enhancement… After taking the 2nd update, battery performance is degraded…
looking forward for better performance
First of, thanks for all your work! love the rom! looking fwd to its future.
one slight issue i found was that the front camera wouldnt take a pic. I got a blank white screen.
I have uninstalled the camera and now using Google Camera 3.2.045 that seems to work fine.
The camera is working but I first time I also got a blank white screen.
You have to wait 10s and it will take a picture, then it starts to work normally.
My Dear,
Firstly, thank for good job… i think you can reach the Google Pixel 2 System rom also..
but FirstEver released rom almost working fine… in india JIO 4G LTE work fine. but call facility not directly with JIO App. LTE works fine not dropping als pl. fix the issue sir, almost of all lenovo vibe k5/k5 plus official and custom roms’ also work with without JIO app directly calling with dailer and no need to swith on 4G mode.
i hope pl. as soon as possible pl fix them.. February path already in the rom i am eagerly waiting and 2nd modified rom for FirstEver…
thanks,
regards
Satya
India
We are waiting next update … Thanks a lot … Please looking forward for all issues in comments up and background app problem , camera lags .. Thanks again and we support you
Release the next update sir..
When are you realeasing the next update ?
Just some constructive feedback, I do not mean to be rude anything (Good work on your rom btw)but there are a few things I would suggest about the rom. One: Adding more options to Ambient Display. On Dark Rom on the Nexus 5, it has functionality to wake the screen at pick up, a hand wave, or from pulling it out your pocket. Two: The Navbar is pretty buggy at the moment, sometimes it’ll randomly switch from the pixel navbar to the AOSP navbar in normal use. Three: Battery Life is… mediocre. In the future, if possible, maybe 4 hrs of screen time, what I get on nougat would be a good goal to try and optimize for, if possible. Good luck on the rom, and its a very nice rom!
Dear Sir, this is Satya
First of, thanks for all your work! love the rom…!
some D820 Nexus 5 Indian varients VoLTE is working fine… not at all problem..
but when i call directly thru dialer… that SIM is JIO (Reliance) when i download
Jio4GVoice and i can call thru that one… pl. next update solve this issue sir…
once again thanks that develop rom from your team FirstEver is a very smooth and fast booting… little bit issues… i think waiting for your next update….
PL. As soon as possible RELEASE NEXT UPDATE… for all blog members’ all very happpy to the update and use oldest phone has been newly and re-desigend Pixel Oero… for your making of thoughts…
once again good luck…
regards,
Satyam
It seems there is LTE issue after restored this version. I am using Rogers in Canada. We/email works but some applications such as WeChat doesn’t work through the LTE. The Play Store sometimes doesn’t work either. How do I change APN which seems builtin and read only.
The phone entered boot loop (staying on the screen with four round cycles) after restoring the previous backup (stock firmware version 6), ideas?
Hello, Marcin!
This is the greatest ROM, I had used, but how about update?
Thank You very much!!!
We are waiting next update sir ….
excellent rom!!
I have a problem whit a dialer, in practice I do not appear the screen to close the call, help me please!!
When we can expect a update with Fixed bug???
Snapchat is no longer working,I can’t login in it. How can I fix this?
Hello,
My Snapchat ain’t working, I can’t login it displays an error. How can I fix that? So far everything else is working fine.
Un-root your device:
https://support.snapchat.com/en-US/article/account-questions
firstever hope to release next update soon .. keep forward …we are waiting next update bug fixes ….
Sir when can we expect an spectacular update of this rom, I would request you. Please put some of features of dark rom 8.1 which was recently released more than 2 weeks ago and it has some awesome features and if you put those features in your Rom your Rom, will be a unbeatable Rom.
Hey man! Been using your ROM for a day now. Its working good. Kudos for working on N5. No issues at all as of now. Just wanted to ask. Will the future updates be OTA? As I didn’t see anything about it here. Plus I’m really bummed about the fact Pixel wallpapers 2017doesnt work. Anyways I hope you can get it to work someday. And please make it more snappier. Not that it’s not right now. But I believe we can squeeze out a little bit more performance. Thanks allot and never abandon this project. Cheers mate!
New version from March 2018 coming soon! 🙂
Ha that’s so good to hear my man! Keep up the good work. Can we ask what will the new update for? Will you add features? Or work out the current bugs. Either way it’s win win for us I guess. Cheers Mate.
Sir…it is nearly about to finish up the march month and when can we expect a new updated oreo Rom
Hey,
I can not verify my signal telephone number. The error is something like “can not connect to service”. Looking around online it has to do with google play services.
When i check if google cloud messaging is working I get the error “TOO_MANY_REGISTRATIONS”.
Are we all virtually using the same device? Because this would mean we are exceeding the 100 apps threshold: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/5641511/too-many-registrations-error-code-in-android-c2dm
Might also explain why snapchat is not working.
Cool Rom, but not usable for me like this.
All the best
Snapchat is working for me (on rooted device)- I never used it before (on new build from 25 March 2018).
It’s probably logged in Martin’s own account, you have to change some user settings after installing this rom.
Is this open source?
It is based on Unlegacy Android Project 8.1 with my configuration and a few cosmetic changes.
Hi!
Do you have an oppotunity to make it open source? I mean with your configuration and fixes. It will be really appreciated.
It is based on open source AOSP 8.1 + Google/Microsoft Apps + settings.
It would be awesome if you’d release your modifications so everyone can see what it’s about. Like, creating a public repo on GitHub or similar. Everyone can contribute much easier that way too.
I agree with Thasmo. It is cool what you are doing, really, thank you, but you know, nowadays a lot of scams are on the Internet. It would be great have it opened for community.
Eagerly waiting for windows 10 on my nexus 5.please make windows 10 os for nexus 5
What good will windows 10 do? It’s a spyware from Microsoft. Let the man concentrate on Android.
Hello First! So like I said using your ROM for a day or 2 now. But the major thing I noticed is that. Not every app’s notification is shown at notification tray. Only selected few apps are able to push their notifications. Please look into this. And one more thing is that. Which I missed from Official MM. Is that when you turn your phone , in MM the navigation bar always stayed on the right side of the phone no matter the orientation. But in your ROM it always stays on the left side. Which can sometimes becomes ‘cumbersome’?. Anyways besides this nothing I found out of the place. Cheers!
The navbar stuff has been introduced in Android Nougat directly from Google, it’s not a change of this ROM in particular. For the notifications, are you sure you didn’t block the permissions for apps to display pop-ups?
Yeah my settings have not been changed. It’s set to default to show all notifications. Okay to be more precise. I get notifications from WhatsApp, messages. but not for Clash Of Clans, YouTube, formula 1. And some apps like that.
I just heard Google now blocks GApps on uncertified devices. 🤔 How will it affect us users of this ROM? Should we be worried?
Do not worries, only Amazon Fire devices :/
Hii please make windows 10 for the nexus 5
Let him working instead of asking useless requests. If he’s planning to do it, he will certainly let us know, otherwise don’t make these requests on this page please
New version of First Ever Android 8.1 is ready – I’m uploading it now! 🙂
In addition, I will upload a completely new ROM – First Ever Microsoft Phone!
What is new:
– Android 8.1 March 2018 Security Update
– Pixel 2 Launcher (a little bit different)
– Magisk Manager 16.3
– Fixes
Will it not he OTA my man? If not then what will be the update procedure? And thank you for the update. Cheers!
Could you please share the link to the new Android ROM?
did you upload yesterday the 08-02-2018 version?
Sir I am suggesting you a constructive/update feedback of your miraculous Oreo 8.1 Rom please add couple of functionalities of “Dark Rom” than there will not be ever a doubt about your Rom
Hey in windows 10 rom Google play services work or not
All Google apps/services are removed and replaced by Microsoft!
You can even install/update apps without Google Play Store 🙂
How much time it will take when first time boot. Mine was stucked at white Google Screen from last 15 minutes. Black google screen successfully loaded. PLease comment
Google drive show me 15 gb storage not unlimited.
Windows 10 rom file being uploaded by you in which site
Sir, can i know when the file being uploaded by you
I think First’s New wife killed him while he was uploading the new ROM😂. On 26 March he told us he is uploading the ROM. and now it’s the 28th. It’s the only explanation why we haven’t got the updated link yet. 🤣 Poor man killed by his wife. /S
Hello sir we know that you are so busy person due to your heavy efforts towards IT sectors but can we know that when windows 10 file being uploaded by you
Thanks for your wonderful support.
Sorry guys, I have found a bug and I have to re-upload all files again.
Okay but can you tell me when you file being uploaded particularly windows 10 rom file
Okay but when you file being uploaded particularly windows 10 rom file
Visit my website in about 2 hours 🙂
When will u upload the new version of 8.1 rom?
Yes! 🙂
Can u please give a proper ETA of the rom .
Thank you
Please 3 hours completed but file remain same and not uploaded of windows 10 rom file
Done (version 26-03-2018), you can use Official download link or Magnet/Torrent.
More sources will be added in the next hours…
Please let me know if you still have a problem with Bluetooth Calls.
You can flash this ZIP to change Bootloader Logo!
The zip for the new logo must be flashed after or before the ROM (dirty in my case) flash? Thank you for your great work 😀
It does not matter, it will change Bootloader picture (Google Pixel/Microsoft Logo).
Bootloader Animation comes with UBR.
Ok, thank you 😉
just installed (version 26-03-2018) in hopes of Bluetooth fix, sorry to say I didn’t have any luck. anyone else have working Bluetooth?
Hey waiting for windows 10 rom zip.
First of all this is NOT Windows 10 ROM!
Running Windows 10 on Android device is my different (unreleased) project.
The First Ever Microsoft Phone for Nexus 5 site isn’t ready…
But you can download it here (version 26-03-2018): Official, Magnet, Torrent.
You can flash (in TWRP Recovery) this ZIP to change Bootloader Logo!
Can I flash the window 10 zip via twrp? Please reply
The installation process is identical – also UBR (Update By Recovery)!
Thanks a lot for your quick reply, really a nice Android rom I ever try so I used your windows rom also
Hello, Did you face with some lags or slowness during device work?
My case: I made a hard reset of your ROM. I installed minimum of google apps like camera, calendar, youtube, inbox, translate, photos, maps. Installed couple taxi apps, couple social apps, financial apps. reading. I don’t think that it is too much but my phone is really slow. Searching content, openning apps, openning links – everything is slow… It’s really hard to work with device. I think it is memory issue, what do you think? 1.8 Gb is too few.
I suppose I couldn’t wait Android Go Edition to install it on my Nexus5. Producers still want us buying new devices.
This is a problem with 2GB of RAM memory and slow MMC card.
My advice is to uninstall unnecessary programs.
Thank you for the response, I thought so…
Have you ever heard maybe about RAM replacement on the phone?
when will the windows site be finished??
Buddy which one is the Latest… ? 2018-03-28 14:35 ….. This is one only right ???
The latest version is from 26 March 2018.
You can download the First Ever Microsoft Phone for Nexus 5 here:
https://www.firstever.eu/first-ever-microsoft-phone-for-nexus-5/
Thanks again for such a smooth Pixel experience on Nexus 5.
Great job Marcin.
Just the lag in video recording and unstable video on the left side when recording video is the issue I found. Request you to fix this in the next update.
Can anybody help me dirty flash this rom without getting effect on my recent all installed apps and data
During the system restore UBR (in TWRP Recovery), uncheck the DATA and CACHE partitions.
Thank you very much sir…
But why did you restore the previous/old boot animation…?
And Also in camera flash doesn’t turn on in picture mode
first Ever , (version 26-03-2018) DO YOU FIX NOTIFICATION PROBLEM ??? many app does not got notification in previous version , do you fix this issue???
so i can download this rom ! please reply ????????
I believe that app notification works fine now.
Hey Guys … Need a Help… I’m able to access my internal Storage when I connect using USB…I have tried as MTP as well… Still not able to access my Internal Storage in My Computer just like Old days….
Is there anything I need to install or something to Access my Internal storage in Explorer like earlier…. ??
Pls Help me Guys…
Thanks
Have you checked for the right drivers installed on your PC?
The Rom’s excellent ty for this , but the only problem is that ,
1). Audio output is v low.
2). In 📷 video doesn’t work.
will i lose all the apps i’ve installed if i flash the new version??
(the early version has been flashed)
and when will the windows 10 for nexus 5 be released i can’t wait to try it
Yes, but you can unselect DATA and CACHE partitions (in TWRP Recovery) to keep all apps.
Sir… will it be possible to repartition the system partition of nexus 5 expand it upto 2GB
That’s a good question. Unfortunately, the method for repartitioning /system up to 2GB of space is very difficult and RISKY. A secure method doesn’t exist nowaday. Anyway, if you want there’s a thread on XDA which explains how to do it.
failed because lockstate is locked (in fastboot menu)
first Ever , (version 26-03-2018) , NOTIFICATION PROBLEM !!! like previous version !! im disappointed , after two hours of installing this latest version and install my app , i cant get notification from (KIDS CONTROL App ) , this APP monitor my child and i get notification when leave or arrive home or school , so now i cant get any notification sound or message or SOS alert from my child ! , its work perfect in DARK ROM ! , so now im go back to DarkRom ! , just lost my time to install this rom and go back to dark rom ,, HOPE YOU FIX THE NOTIFICATION ISSUE IN FUTURE !!!!
When I try to restore from the updated file it doesn’t show me the partition list and it doesn’t complete the instalation
This is because you have to make a backup in TWRP first (it will create a folder only for your device), then you can copy my UBR files (to this folder) and it will be visible in TWRP.
I would like to you request that make 100% windows 10 rom for nexus 5 as we know that you have ability to make windows based rom
New build of Unlegacy Project ROM is out; FirstEver, you may consider to upload a new build of this great ROM 😀
I have a problem of screen blackout , screen blacks out during phone call and won’t turn on even after call is ended, until lock the phone with power button and unlock it again….plzzz help
I have found a bug where should i report?
Here… 🙂
can’t browse photos properly from camera app itself like when i use to capture any image and browse from camera app itself it use to lag over there i have to browse the picture by dragging them very slowly. (If you slide the image fast it will lag over there!)
2) also find my device is not working. it actually can’t detect the device. Is that due to custom ROM?
and the ROM is very smooth in using of ram etc.
thank you! You kept nexus alive 🙂 (Y)
hello , hope you release next version soon , and fix bugs notification problem in many app in this rom
I upgraded my Nexus 5 with first ever android 8.1.0. I dont see wolfsden in my settings? what should i do?
What is “wolfsden”?
hello, Marcin! You can install GPixel 2 navbar via Substratum theme: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.folgore95.pixel&hl=ru
Yes, but Substratum will brake the SafetyNet checks!
This is amazing! I have four Nexus 5 … I’ll install it on one of the devices … Thank you very much !!
FirstEver? do you update your version of android based on the Unlegacy Android Project 8.1 updates or is it more when you have time to incorporate them? I was reading there discussion board on the XDA Forum and it seams that they have some updates available for testing (they made some fixes for a video issue, amongst other updates) but have not been able to make headway on the BT (HFP) issue. It would appear that this is going to take some time to fix? have you made any headway with the next update for your version of 8.1?
by the way I was able to correct my battery drain issue with formatting and then doing a clean install. WOW what a difference. overall happy with the ROM. Thanks again.
What happens? There is no more activity on this site…
I’m currently working on many projects, so please be patient – thanks!
Dear Developer,I am facing a problem.The problem is,I downloaded the ROM and if I am going to extract the rar file it shows, two files are corrupt and wont extract fully.What should I do now?
1. Download it again
2. Use the latest WinRAR
**BUG**
while listening music plugin with earphone and simultaneously capturing images with camera app then music will be start to play on phone speaker as well on earphone this is something crazy going.
PLEASE look at that. Thank you!