The Nexus device line-up is the first to receive Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean with buttery-like smoothness and intelligent search engine. But there is a new Android 4.2.2-based custom ROM not only buttery but also liquid smooth. If you have issues with battery life, this AOSP ROM will extend it more for you.

The Liquid Smooth ROM made its comeback and is now available with regular updates to come. The ROM is based from theb AOSP version of Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, containing all the most recent updates of Android OS. But Liquid Smooth adds something to the Jelly Bean goodness, including the extended battery life compared to other ROMs.

Some of features of Liquid Smooth ROM:

  • Customisable lock screen buttons and sliders
  • Chronus clock widget
  • Customisable hardware and software keys
  • Transparent navigation bar and status bar
  • Customisable navigation bar ring
  • Navigation bar widgets
  • Full Rotation
  • Theme Engine
  • Customisable Quick Settings

How to Install
In case you want to try Liquid Smooth ROM on your Nexus device, there is an easy-to-do it method.

Warning: Before proceeding to this guide, be sure to understand that this is a custom ROM which can harm your device if not flashed properly. Any warranty will also be voided if you install this custom ROM. Developers are not liable for any damages may occur on your Nexus device. Do this at your own risk.

Requirements:

  • Check this link for the list of supported devices. Do not flash this to other devices or you'll end up bricking it.
  • Your device must be rooted to install Liquid Smooth
  • Create a backup of all personal information, settings and data files on your device.
  • The battery level must be at least 50 per cent to avoid any power interruption.
  • Install a custom recovery app on your device.
  • Download Liquid Smooth ROM and the Google Apps package.
  • Enable USB debugging on your device.
  • Install the necessary USB drivers of your device on your computer.

Installation Guide

1. Connect your device to the computer using a USB cable and copy the Liquid Smooth ROM and Google apps package on the device's SD card.

2. Switch off the device and reboot it into Recover mode.

3. In the Recovery mode, select "install zip from SD card > choose zip from SD card" and choose the Liquid Smooth ROM. Confirm the installation.

4. Do the same with Google Apps package.

5. After installing the ROM and Google Apps, select "wipe data/factory reset" and "wipe cache partition."

6. Go back and select "reboot system now." Wait till the device boot which usually takes at the least 5 minutes on the first time.

Congratulations! You have installed Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean using Liquid Smooth custom ROM. You can customise almost every single area on your Android device.

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