Recently I installed an unofficial lineage OS with android 12L on my OnePlus 2. As expected it's not a great experience but being able to do it is more than enough. Custom roms give old phones a new life and it's such a shame that many phones have such restrictions on unlocking the bootloader and custom roms. Big thumbs up to all the developers who still believe in these old devices and keep them from going obsolete.
Bro I flashed PX12l one my OP5t then I wanted to try Los 19.1 and it's a bug fest. Keeps popping up with Android intelligence keeps stopping or something, weird. Gonna go back to PX12.1 unless you know of to fix this? UPDATE. I found a way around a buggy Los19.1 experience. Just choose the core package for nikgapps build for the suited ROM. And you wont get any bugs because the bugs are caused by Google apps and services. The core build minimalises the chances of bugs. "Less to go wrong" hope this helps.
Friends, I'm a complete layman when it comes to installing roms on smartphones. I have a Oneplus 5t and until today I didn't have the courage to update it for fear of damaging it. I've never done anything, not even unlock the bootloader, which by the way I don't even know what it is. Can I get a step-by-step guide on how to make my dream come true to update my phone to Android 12?
@@sergiorj85 yes mate it's easy peasy to get a custom ROM on any smartphone, first enable Dev options, then enable usb debugging and OEM unlock, then turn off phone then boot Into recovery mode and choose unlock bootloader. This will restore the os like factory reset. Then setup device again this isn't an issue considering your gonna flash new ROM if your doing this. then turn off device and boot to bootloader and select fastboot mode. Plug into pc and run CMD and type Adb devices and yours should list. Then type flash recovery and select a twrp recovery specifically for your device. One flashed boot to recovery and wipe cache/dalvik cache, ART cache, data, vendor, system, leave internal storage and micro usb. After click install and select your ROM of choice, I'd strongly recommend Lineage os 19.1 and pick a gapps build of your choice for Android 12.1. once done format device and boot to system. And there you go a custom ROM. Don't follow my steps entirely I missed a few steps this is just rough guide.
I'm pretty sure that the 'Camera dotfix' @3:20 is a bugfix for the Google camera app which prevents images from getting a dot grid on the OP5. I tried to find a version of the Google camera app which runs on my OP5 about 1 year ago and the best version I could find was one which produced such a grid with small dots so it wasn't really useable.. Maybe they fixed it finally with this OS.
High memory usage is actually a very good thing. The 6gb you're seeing there isn't the system just sitting there idle, hogging ram, it's the system caching recently used apps so they load instantly, which you *want* it doing. If an app needs a bunch of memory for whatever reason the system will just clear the apps from memory, which happens instantly with no lag spikes FWIW I have the 6gb version of this phone and am at 4gb average usage.
Reminds me of back when there was CyanogenMod 9 (Android 4.0), SlimBean by SlimROMs (Android 4.1), and some unofficial CM ports (Android 4.2, 4.3, and 4.4) all on the LG Optimus S (and Optimus V)...also the likes of Oct-L (Android 5.0), Oct-M (Android 6.0), & CarbonROM (Android 7.0&7.1) for the Samsung Galaxy S3 & S3 Triband. Ahhh, as the TV show's theme goes, "thooose...werrre...thaaa...DAAAAAAYYYYYYS!!" Sucks that rooting and custom software is close to impossible on a lot of phones nowadays. (Ex.: Not sure about the midrange or low end stuff, but Snapdragon-toting Samsung flagships have generally been locked down tighter than...something...since the days of the Galaxy S7 family.)
You can use nova launcher and use double tap to lock. Or use FNG (fluid navigation gestures) and have a long swipe to lock it. Thats what i did in my 3t.
Still one of the best model in Oneplus series. 👌 I have it but unfortunately its screen is badly damaged and not getting on, and tbh I tried to find its screen and repair it but could not. 😔 It is still with me from last 1 n half year. 😢
Installed Pixel Experience on mine... It does give me the feeling of a better camera? Maybe placebo effect but idk, it's a good camera for it's age but it doesn't really keep up with today's new devices. Anyways it gave me the feeling of a new phone with this custom rom
@@elremodtb actually the glass covering the lens .. has come out and the lenses are exposed plus some dust also has collected over them that's why I m avoiding custom os ... Will upgrade next year
very good explanation, could you please confirm if the ota updates are given without any problem? I have a OnePlus5T and would like to switch to this ROM. Thank you very much for the Review
@@RealWorldReview I have flashed the latest twrp, but the problem is that it does not decrypt the internal storage, that problem still remains, still it works well ota?
@@RealWorldReview Yes, I mean that, update by ota or dirty flash (I think it's the same) now I'm on PE+, to update to the August build, do you do it by ota or clean flash every time?
Welcome tô Android 15 or 14, Derpfest is very good rom custom, I test Android 15 in lineage os, evolution X or cRdroid. Lets go update this monster bro
I'd say yes. I got 2 other phones after my OnePlus 5.. But they just don't feel worth it. I went back both times to my OnePlus 5. Currently texting on it now. Battery is still 6-8 hrs full day use and longer with light use. Works on international networks and most American networks still. ( Verizon's visible service was very restrictive)
still rocking my OnePlus 5t 💪💪💪
just bought it
@@rishav9769 is it smooth?
Still using mine too, been 5 years already. I have not upgraded since.
@@loshanparajuli too much
And I'm using 2nd OnePlus 🤟 still powerful 💪
Still using my 5T on Android 10. Still very fast and smooth, no studders etc. Mine is still in mint condition with no scratches, image burn, nothing.
Recently I installed an unofficial lineage OS with android 12L on my OnePlus 2. As expected it's not a great experience but being able to do it is more than enough. Custom roms give old phones a new life and it's such a shame that many phones have such restrictions on unlocking the bootloader and custom roms.
Big thumbs up to all the developers who still believe in these old devices and keep them from going obsolete.
Bro I flashed PX12l one my OP5t then I wanted to try Los 19.1 and it's a bug fest. Keeps popping up with Android intelligence keeps stopping or something, weird. Gonna go back to PX12.1 unless you know of to fix this? UPDATE. I found a way around a buggy Los19.1 experience. Just choose the core package for nikgapps build for the suited ROM. And you wont get any bugs because the bugs are caused by Google apps and services. The core build minimalises the chances of bugs. "Less to go wrong" hope this helps.
Friends, I'm a complete layman when it comes to installing roms on smartphones. I have a Oneplus 5t and until today I didn't have the courage to update it for fear of damaging it. I've never done anything, not even unlock the bootloader, which by the way I don't even know what it is. Can I get a step-by-step guide on how to make my dream come true to update my phone to Android 12?
@@sergiorj85 yes mate it's easy peasy to get a custom ROM on any smartphone, first enable Dev options, then enable usb debugging and OEM unlock, then turn off phone then boot Into recovery mode and choose unlock bootloader. This will restore the os like factory reset. Then setup device again this isn't an issue considering your gonna flash new ROM if your doing this. then turn off device and boot to bootloader and select fastboot mode. Plug into pc and run CMD and type Adb devices and yours should list. Then type flash recovery and select a twrp recovery specifically for your device. One flashed boot to recovery and wipe cache/dalvik cache, ART cache, data, vendor, system, leave internal storage and micro usb. After click install and select your ROM of choice, I'd strongly recommend Lineage os 19.1 and pick a gapps build of your choice for Android 12.1. once done format device and boot to system. And there you go a custom ROM. Don't follow my steps entirely I missed a few steps this is just rough guide.
I'm pretty sure that the 'Camera dotfix' @3:20 is a bugfix for the Google camera app which prevents images from getting a dot grid on the OP5. I tried to find a version of the Google camera app which runs on my OP5 about 1 year ago and the best version I could find was one which produced such a grid with small dots so it wasn't really useable.. Maybe they fixed it finally with this OS.
High memory usage is actually a very good thing. The 6gb you're seeing there isn't the system just sitting there idle, hogging ram, it's the system caching recently used apps so they load instantly, which you *want* it doing. If an app needs a bunch of memory for whatever reason the system will just clear the apps from memory, which happens instantly with no lag spikes
FWIW I have the 6gb version of this phone and am at 4gb average usage.
Thank you for the comment :) nobody said it but I was worried my new phone I just bought wouldn't let me add this !
Such an amazing video!
Reminds me of back when there was CyanogenMod 9 (Android 4.0), SlimBean by SlimROMs (Android 4.1), and some unofficial CM ports (Android 4.2, 4.3, and 4.4) all on the LG Optimus S (and Optimus V)...also the likes of Oct-L (Android 5.0), Oct-M (Android 6.0), & CarbonROM (Android 7.0&7.1) for the Samsung Galaxy S3 & S3 Triband. Ahhh, as the TV show's theme goes, "thooose...werrre...thaaa...DAAAAAAYYYYYYS!!"
Sucks that rooting and custom software is close to impossible on a lot of phones nowadays. (Ex.: Not sure about the midrange or low end stuff, but Snapdragon-toting Samsung flagships have generally been locked down tighter than...something...since the days of the Galaxy S7 family.)
You can use nova launcher and use double tap to lock.
Or use FNG (fluid navigation gestures) and have a long swipe to lock it. Thats what i did in my 3t.
Still one of the best model in Oneplus series. 👌
I have it but unfortunately its screen is badly damaged and not getting on, and tbh I tried to find its screen and repair it but could not. 😔 It is still with me from last 1 n half year. 😢
Believe it or not OnePlus 5t is a machine well built 👌👌👌👌👌
Are custom roms are safe to use sensetive apps like banking & social media apps?
We never worried about that for 10+ years
what about banking apps, compatible with this rom ? how is the sunlight legibility in general for that phone ? It looked quite dim to me
Does OP 5 Pixel Experience custom rom support dash charge?
Yes it supports.
Watching this video on my 6 yrs old OnePlus 5t ... everything is fine bt camera sucks 😭
Installed Pixel Experience on mine... It does give me the feeling of a better camera? Maybe placebo effect but idk, it's a good camera for it's age but it doesn't really keep up with today's new devices. Anyways it gave me the feeling of a new phone with this custom rom
@@elremodtb actually the glass covering the lens .. has come out and the lenses are exposed plus some dust also has collected over them that's why I m avoiding custom os ... Will upgrade next year
You mentioned about using the same battery. There are other options? 🤔 Larger?
Probably but wouldn’t trust them. I meant that was the original battery, never replaced it
very good explanation, could you please confirm if the ota updates are given without any problem? I have a OnePlus5T and would like to switch to this ROM. Thank you very much for the Review
Yes they are. Just make sure you have twrp flashed properly and the updates go through fine via settings app.
@@RealWorldReview I have flashed the latest twrp, but the problem is that it does not decrypt the internal storage, that problem still remains, still it works well ota?
You have to wipe data (format? Don’t have the phone with me right now). If you’re trying to dirty flash, I’m not sure if it’s possible
@@RealWorldReview Yes, I mean that, update by ota or dirty flash (I think it's the same) now I'm on PE+, to update to the August build, do you do it by ota or clean flash every time?
@@diegoespinozam.688 I do ota and it works fine.
My 5 t still on Android 9😢
Welcome tô Android 15 or 14, Derpfest is very good rom custom, I test Android 15 in lineage os, evolution X or cRdroid.
Lets go update this monster bro
Worth getting this phone in 2022 for under £100?
Definitely.
I'd say yes. I got 2 other phones after my OnePlus 5.. But they just don't feel worth it. I went back both times to my OnePlus 5. Currently texting on it now. Battery is still 6-8 hrs full day use and longer with light use. Works on international networks and most American networks still. ( Verizon's visible service was very restrictive)
may i know why ? I am looking to upgrade firmware on my oneplus 5t. Is there any way ? Please advise. thanks.
Runs Android 15 in 12/2024 😊😊😊
SOT only 2 hours really bro? Cause I'm planning to buy one but I'm undecided whether to buy this or pixel 2 xl
I have a one plus A5000 phone, with Android 10 ,I wish to install Android 12 is it possible & what benifit it to my phone...
How to install?
How can i update my one plus 5 t in india
Required Android 12
Is it safe
I've got the OnePlus 7 pro but I'm still on Android 10 .. why is that?