PixelExperience is an AOSP based Android 8.1 Oreo custom ROM and its present status for Lenovo Vibe K5/K5 Plus is Beta. It means the ROM is unstable, and contains several bugs that are not yet identified. However, most things are working as expected (except video recording with stock camera app).

Thanks to the XDA developer [email protected], the PixelExperience ROM includes all Pixel stuffs, such as launcher, wallpapers, icons, fonts, boot animation, etc. so you can experience Google Pixel on your device via this ROM. – How to force download OTA update on your phone To get this build on your Lenovo K5/K5 Plus follow the steps below. Do not forget to create a backup of data you have on your phone before you jump to the guide. Prerequisites:

  1. This ROM is for Lenovo Vibe K5/K5 Plus (A6020a46), so do not try it on any other device
  2. At least 70% battery charge remaining on the phone
  3. Make Nandroid back up in TWRP recovery
  4. TWRP recovery and root access on the phone

How to Install the custom ROM on Lenovo K5/K5 Plus

  1. Download the PixelExperience ROM for Lenovo K5/K5 Plus (A6020) from here [development page] [the ROM does not require Gapps, as it included in the build]
  2. Transfer the ROM zip files to your phone’s storage
  3. Boot your device into TWRP Recovery mode (Switch off, press and hold Volume down & Power button together)
  4. In TWRP recovery, select ‘Backup’ and make a Nandroid backup (recommended)
  5. Now, select ‘Wipe’ and then go to Advanced Wipe > select wipe cache, dalvik cache, system, data and swipe right to confirm it.
  6. Now, go to main recovery menu, select ‘Install’, choose the ROM zip file and swipe to install it.
  7. Once again choose ‘Wipe’, wipe cache, dalvik cache, and then reboot your device. Your Lenovo Vibe K5/K5 Plus will boot into Android 8.1 Oreo. Setup and enjoy. Leave your views in the comment section below. (Source – [email protected])