TOKYO: The LG G2 is a week away from receiving the Android 5.0 Lollipop but it does not mean that G2 users have to wait until then to enjoy Google’s latest OS. Apparently, XDA’s Rashed97 has already launched a custom ROM containing the Lollipop for the LG G2 about a fortnight ago.
The custom ROM is compatible with the G2 D800, D801, D802, LS980, and VS980 models and it will give users a stock Lollipop experience. The downside to this is that the custom ROM is still in its early build and there are some issues with it.
Rashed97 was courteous enough to share that the issues with the Android 5.0 Lollipop is limited to the GPS and video playback functions. However, the LS/VS980 variants have and added issue and it involves the cellular network.
So, if you are an LG G2 user and wouldn’t the issue just for the sake of enjoying the Android 5.0 Lollipop, then you can refer to the installation instruction below.
Pre-requisite
- Make sure a backup is created and the device is already rooted with CWM. We recommend doing so with NANDROID.
- A minimum of 50% battery life to ensure no disruption when installation is taking place.
- CM12 ROM ZIP downloaded for the G2.
- Google Apps Package downloaded.
Flashing Instruction
- Transfer both the Custom ROM and Google Apps Package to your G2.
- Boot device into recovery mode and wipe cache, data and system partition.
- Flash the CM12 ROM.
- Then, Flash the Google Apps Package.
- The G2 should reboot and it will run on the Lollipop OS.
