Are you tired of seeing the same old custom ROMs getting updated to every new Android OS iteration? If you are up for something new that provides high level of customization, is a new addition and on top of that provides stable and fast performance, here is one of the best choices for you.

-Some of the best and stable Android 5.1.1 Custom ROMs

VividROM Android 5.1.1 for Nexus 5:

VividROM Android 5.1.1 is deodexed and a pre-rooted ROM. While it doesn't offer any new features, you will enjoy the smooth performance that it promises. It's also a good addition to the still small family of Android 5.1.1 custom ROMs. You can read some of the highlights of this Nexus 5 Android 5.1.1 custom ROM below; for more check out the XDA page of the developer shared at the end of this post.

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Follow this guide to flash Android 5.1.1 based VividROM custom firmware on your Nexus 5. Nexus 5 has already receivedofficial Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. But ifyou are looking for some custom ROMs, VividROM is a good choice according to reviews so far.

Prerequisites to flash VividROM 5.1.1 on Nexus 5:

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

Steps to update Nexus 5 toAndroid 5.1.1 VividROM:

Required files: Download VividROMAndroid 5.1.1custom firmware on your computer. Also, download GApps package fromhere.

1-Connect your LG Nexus 5to your PC using USB cable and copy the downloaded files to the SD card of your device.

2-Disconnect your Nexus 5and powerit off.

3-Now boot it in to the recovery mode: press and holdVolume Up, Homeand thePowerbuttons simultaneously. UseVolumekeys to highlight andPowerbutton to select once you are in the Recovery mode.

4-Perform data wipe operations: go towipe data/factory resetand confirm the task. Alsowipe cache partitionand finally go forwipe dalvik cache(optional but recommended)toclean it up too.

5-Next, selectinstall zip from sdcardand thenchoose zip from Sdcard. Locatethe VividROMAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop file and confirm its installation.

6-When the ROM installation completes successfully, repeat the above step for installing the GApps package.

7-Once done, go back to main recovery menu and selectreboot system now.

First boot takes quite a few minutesso sit back and don't get worried.Enjoy the sweetness of latestlollipop.

Developer's XDA