Download and Install Pixel Experience Pie ROM On Lenovo Z5 (Android 9.0)

Download and Install Pixel Experience Pie ROM On Lenovo Z5 (GSI): The Lenovo Z5 was released in June 2018 with Android 8.1 Oreo and we are not sure about the official Pie update for the device so users have to install third-party custom ROMs to try Android 9.0 Pie on their device at least for now. Luckily the device has been getting great support from the developer’s community. We a great news for Lenovo Z5 users. Now there is an unofficial but fully functional PixelExperienceP ROM available for the device. So if you own a Lenovo Z5, then you can update it to Android 9.0 Pie.

Now, the Android 9.0 Pie version can be installed on the smartphone via the Pixel Experience ROM which is a custom ROM that is very close to stock and it is based on AOSP. Talking about the Android 9.0 Pie update for Android, this version has been released by Google and the final stable update has been rolled out by Google to the Pixel devices as well as some newer project treble supported devices.

We would like to thank EnesSastim, Senior Member over Xda for developing and sharing the Android 9.0 Pie-based Pixel Experience ROM For Lenovo Z5. According to the developer, the ROM is very stable and can be used as a daily driver. Now follow the guide to Install Pixel Experience Pie ROM On Lenovo Z5 (Android 9.0). If you want more information about the ROM, then visit the Official Xda thread here

Known issues

  • VoLTE is not working

Pre-Requirements

  • Make sure the bootloader on your device is unlocked and your device is rooted and you have a custom recovery installed.
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  • Make sure your device has more than 50% battery.
  • Make sure you have taken a backup of your important data. Now proceed To Install Pixel Experience Pie ROM On your Moto

Disclaimer

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Steps To Install Pixel Experience Pie ROM On Lenovo Z5 | Android 9.0 Pie Update (GSI)

Download and Install Pixel Experience Pie ROM On Lenovo Z5 (Android 9.0)

  • Make sure your device is rooted and have the latest TWRP recovery (Version 3.2.1 or Higher) installed. (Check the Pre-Requirement Section Above)
  • First, download the files from the above link and extract them
  • Now transfer the downloaded files to the internal storage of your device.
  • Now reboot to the TWRP recovery
  • Take a nandroid backup by selecting the option from the home screen and then your data and cache from the recovery menu.
  • Now return to the main menu of TWRP and wipe cache, data, and system before flashing the ROM

Wipe TWRP RMG

  • In order to Wipe data: Go to Wipe —> Advanced Wipe and select Dalvik/ART cache, cache, System, Vendor, and Data and then swipe to wipe. (Don’t select the internal storage)

TWRP Wipe Swipe

  • Now Return to the main menu of TWRP again and install the GSI ROM which is just a system image.
    • Go to Install -> Install Image -> select system.img

TWRP 3.0 RMG Install

Once the flashing process is completed, reboot your phone and you will be booted into Pixel Experience ROM Based on Android 9.0 Pie. If you have any doubts regarding this process, feel free to comment below.

Dibyashree Sharma
Dibyashree Sharma
Dibyashree Sharma graduated in Computer Science from NIT Rourkela. For the past eight years, she has been blogging about Android, which she is really passionate about. She has built a good reputation as a reliable source. Away from the digital sphere, Dibyashree enjoys playing tennis, a sport she is as passionate about as she is about technology.

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